Network Engineer, Deployment & Support
Sterling, VAJob$107–159K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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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.
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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:
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Deployment, configuration, and management of all network infrastructure on our datacenter campus
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Work with partner teams and vendors to manage day-to-day operations and reliability of the regional network
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Schedule and perform maintenance including upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of production networks
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Create deployment packages and maintain as-built documentation and asset database for installed network gear
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Establish and implement global best practices and contribute to the design of new scalable network solutions
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Support the development, testing and integration of new hardware and software platforms into the network
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Participate in an on-call rotation to support the regional network infrastructure 24x7
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10% of travel required, up to 30% based on projects
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
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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
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience
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4+ years of networking experience with designing, deploying, and supporting service provider, data center, and/or enterprise network infrastructure
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Experience configuring and troubleshooting routing and switching protocols
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Working knowledge of network protocols (TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS)
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Working knowledge with tooling and automation support for network deployment & operations across infrastructure environments
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Familiarity with Linux-based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)
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Experience working in a multi-vendor environment with hands-on experience with networking hardware
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Working knowledge of physical infrastructure design including structured cabling and fiber-optic cabling
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Proven experience prioritizing competing projects based on impact, deadlines, and stakeholder needs and delivering against mission-critical deadlines
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Proven experience working in a global team environment and working independently and proactively solving problems
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Hands-on experience with enterprise and carrier class routing, switching, and optical transport platforms
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Knowledge of data center design and operational best practices
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Experience analyzing situations and applying problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve network issues during incidents or outages
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Proven experience leading and executing network deployment projects
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Experience working independently to drive tasks to completion
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Experience interacting with vendors and external parties to drive projects to completion
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Time and project management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
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Technical leadership and people management experience
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Working knowledge of OTN CWDM, DWDM and optical transport network technologies
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Experience with field-based work in Data Centers, Colocation Facilities, Internet Exchanges, or Central Offices
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Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
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Working knowledge of data center power and cooling infrastructure and critical facility operational best practices
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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
- Amazon34 open
- Leidos25 open
- General Dynamics Information Technology22 open
- 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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