Remote- Senior Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Engineer V
Location: Remote (Anywhere in the U.S.)
Duration: 12+ Months (possibility of extension)
Pay Rate: $85–$100/hr on W2

Job Description:

• Seeking a highly experienced Network Deployment and Operations Engineer to join the Network Deployment and Support team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in IP or Optical networking, proven program management expertise, and the ability to drive operational excellence at scale.

 
Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and operational oversight for IP or Optical network deployments, ensuring timely and high-quality project delivery.
• Lead cross-functional technical discussions to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and drive innovation.
• Build and manage comprehensive deployment program scope, schedules, and resources.
• Define, track, and analyze KPIs (deployment speed, quality, efficiency, SLAs) to measure program success.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships, ensuring contractual obligations and quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Data Center Engineers, Network Engineers, Operations teams) to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Provide regular reporting to senior management with insights on program performance, risks, and opportunities.

 
Must-Have Skills

• Strong network technology background.
• Technical program management experience.
• Proven record of operational excellence using metrics and KPIs.

 
Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience managing networks at scale (Amazon, Microsoft, Google).
• Background in data center and edge networking.
• Experience in network design and architecture.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IP or Optical network deployment, with emphasis on program management, process improvement, and technical leadership.
• Technical expertise in protocols such as BGP, TCP/IP, SNMP, GRE, and MPLS.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience with automation workflows and dashboards (working with engineers/data scientists).

 
Interview Process:
Rounds: 1 round
Format: Video interview
Duration: 1 hour
 
 
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.