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Network Engineer, Deployment & Support

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Compensation
$107–159K/yr
Location
Sterling, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Meta’s Edge & Network Service team deploys and supports production networks—including edge, backbone, optical, and datacenter networks—and its content delivery network worldwide. The Network Engineer, Deployment & Support role focuses on regional network infrastructure, from deployment and maintenance to reliability and incident response. The position also contributes to scalable network solutions and supports integration of new hardware and software platforms.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network Deployment, requiredNetwork Configuration, requiredNetwork Management, requiredRouting and Switching, requiredTCP/UDP, requiredDHCP, requiredDNS, requiredNetwork Automation, requiredLinux, requiredBash, requiredPython, requiredPerl, requiredNetworking Hardware, requiredStructured Cabling, requiredFiber-Optic Cabling, requiredProject Prioritization, requiredProblem Solving, requiredNetwork Troubleshooting, requiredNetwork Incident Response, requiredNetwork Project Leadership, requiredVendor Management, requiredTime Management, requiredProject Management, requiredAI Skill Development, nice to havePrompt Engineering, nice to haveContext Engineering, nice to haveAgent Orchestration, nice to haveTechnical Leadership, nice to havePeople Management, nice to haveOTN, nice to haveCWDM, nice to haveDWDM, nice to haveOptical Transport, nice to haveData Center Operations, nice to haveColocation Facilities, nice to haveInternet Exchanges, nice to haveCentral Offices, nice to haveResponsible AI Practices, nice to haveAI Workflow Optimization, nice to haveData Center Power and Cooling, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Relevant Field or Equivalent, required4+ Years Networking Experience, required

Full job description

Summary:

Meta's Edge & Network Service (ENS) team is actively looking for skilled engineers to help us tackle the unique set of challenges and opportunities we face, while contributing to our company mission of connecting the world. Our team is the execution arm of the Meta network team and is responsible for the deployment and support of all production networks (Edge, Backbone, Optical, and Datacenter) as well as our content delivery network (CDN) across the globe. This truly global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with all of the latest network technologies and engineers solving complex networking problems at scale.

Required Skills:

Network Engineer, Deployment & Support Responsibilities:

  1. Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus

  2. Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network

  3. Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks

  4. Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear

  5. Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions

  6. Support the development, testing and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network

  7. Participate in an on-call rotation to support the regional network infrastructure 24x7

  8. 10% of travel required, up to 30% based on projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

  2. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

  3. 4+ years of networking experience with designing, deploying, and supporting service provider, data center, and/or enterprise network infrastructure

  4. Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols

  5. Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS)

  6. Working knowledge with tooling and automation support for network deployment & operations across infrastructure environments

  7. Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

  8. Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware

  9. Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling

  10. Proven experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs and delivering against mission-critical deadlines

  11. Proven experience working in a global team environment and working independently and proactively solving problems

  12. Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms

  13. Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices

  14. Experience analyzing situations and applying problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues during incidents or outages

  15. Proven experience leading and executing network deployment projects

  16. Experience working independently to drive tasks to completion

  17. Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion

  18. Time and project management experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

  1. Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies

  2. Technical leadership and people management experience

  3. Working knowledge of OTN CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies

  4. Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices

  5. Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)

  6. Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices

  7. Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

Public Compensation:

$106,995/year to $159,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].

How this job compares

Set against the 4,276 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$107–159K/yr
  • Virginia median$116–187K/yr338 salary ranges
  • US median$113–187K/yr3,413 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $133K, is 11% below the Virginia median midpoint ($150K) — in the middle half of Network Engineer salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 417 open Network Engineer jobs in Virginia and 4,276 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,631 postings).
Education
1,122 of the 4,276 open Network Engineer jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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