Senior Network Deployment and Operations Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Network Deployment and Operations Engineer with 10+ years of experience in IP or Optical networking. This role provides technical leadership and operational oversight for large-scale network infrastructure deployments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to high-quality standards.

The ideal candidate combines deep networking expertise with strong program management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

Network Deployment & Operations

• Provide technical and operational oversight for IP or Optical network deployments
• Ensure infrastructure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with high quality
• Develop and manage deployment schedules, scope, and resource allocation

Technical Leadership

• Facilitate technical discussions across engineering, operations, and data center teams
• Identify risks, propose solutions, and drive innovation in deployment processes
• Ensure adherence to networking standards, best practices, and SLAs

Performance & KPI Management

• Define and track KPIs including deployment speed, quality, efficiency, and SLA adherence
• Analyze performance data to improve processes and decision-making
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Manage relationships with vendors and external partners
• Ensure contractual obligations and quality standards are met
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across network engineering, data center engineering, and operations

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain structured reporting for senior leadership
• Communicate program status, risks, mitigation strategies, and opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of experience in IP or Optical network deployment
• Proven track record delivering large-scale network infrastructure projects
• Strong technical expertise in IP networking protocols, architectures, and technologies
• Experience with program management, operations, and process improvement
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities

Core Technical Competencies

• IP Networking (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, TCP/IP)
• Optical Networking Technologies
• Network Architecture & Infrastructure Deployment
• SLA & KPI Management
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Risk Mitigation & Process Optimization
• Cross-Functional Program Leadership

Work Environment

• Fully Remote (United States)
• Fast-paced, infrastructure-driven engineering environment
• High visibility with senior leadership stakeholders

Key skills/competency

• Network Deployment
• IP Networking
• Optical Networking
• Program Management
• Technical Leadership
• SLA Management
• Vendor Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Process Improvement
• Cross-functional Collaboration