Network Engineer, Datacenter Deployment and Support

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Facebook is looking for a Network Engineer to join the Edge and Network Services team. This team is responsible for deploying and supporting one of the world's largest and complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to be involved in all aspects of networking at Facebook Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production and corporate network and server infrastructure in data centers and Point of Presence (POP) sites across many regions; Provide onsite network support and expertise on local data center campus while working with local vendor support staff as needed; Calculate and document equipment power requirements and work with Engineering, Facilities Operations, and/or collocation vendors to meet these requirements; Schedule and perform network maintenance, repair, and upgrade tasks as needed while limiting the impact on the production network; Manage project timelines to support network turn-up within expected completion intervals; Responsible for asset management of networking gear in datacenter and POP sites; Manage stock quantities and use logistics to prepare for installations in the near future; Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve; Document and follow RMA processes and procedures for all relevant vendors; Follow, improve, and implement data center and POP best practices; Provide necessary escalations to higher support tier; Assist Sales and Customer Support with technical operations, and work with internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction; Work closely with Network Engineering, Logistics, and equipment vendors as new equipment and technologies are integrated into the production network; Use internal tools and scripts to configure, monitor, and repair servers and network equipment; Participate in on call activities and follow escalation process to support the infrastructure 24/7.

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Requirements The ideal candidate will have 3+ years experience in data center deployment, building large-scale infrastructure, and providing support for Linux based servers and Network devices; Must have an understanding of datacenter network architecture and common issues related to datacenter networks; Knowledgeable in Data center practices (i.e. cable routing, calculating power usage and cooling); Experience with Enterprise and Service Provider network hardware platforms and architectures including Cisco and Juniper routers/switches and Nexus data center switching platforms; Experience with routing and switching technologies and protocols including TCP/IP, STP, VLAN, VRRP, CDP, LLDP, BGP, ISIS, OSPF, and MPLS; Certification such as CCNA, JNCIA, RHCT or equivalent experience preferred; Ability to capture and analyze traffic; Solid understanding of Queue Management for tasks and incidents, vendor engagement and escalation and participation in ongoing POPs deployment projects; Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem solving abilities under pressure; Solid understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies; Proficiency in Linux operating system; Experience with IPv6 and familiarity with scripting languages is strongly desired; Excellent communication skills, should be able to w