Network Engineer, Foundation & Support (DC Design)

Meta Platforms Inc

Papillion, NE

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Access Control, Antenna, Architectural Design, Automation, Bash Scripting, Best Practices, Business Growth, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Construction, Construction Administration, Construction Design, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing), Data Processing, Distributed Computing, Documentation, EDGE (Enhanced Data for GSM Evolution), Electricity, Establish Priorities, Facebook, Facilities Management, Fiber Optic Cable, Genetics, Hardware Administration, High Availability Hardware, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Industry Standards, Internet Technology, Lead Generation, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Machine Tool, Metadata Identification, Multitasking, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Connectivity, Network Design, Network Operations Center, Network Routing, Network Support, Network Switching, Optical Transceivers, Perl Programming Language, Physical Security, Physics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Production Support, Project/Program Management, Property Management, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Startup, Strategic Planning, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical/Engineering Design, Telecommunications, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Virtual Reality, Wi-Fi, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Papillion, NE
POSTED
30+ days ago

The Edge & Network Services (ENS) team at Meta is seeking individuals to help us tackle the unique challenges and opportunities we face while contributing to our mission of connecting the world. This global team offers a unique career opportunity to work with cutting-edge network infrastructure technologies and engineers solving complex problems in the industry. For this role, we are looking for a Network Infrastructure Design Engineer with demonstrated experience in developing and deploying network connectivity solutions at scale in a data center or similar mission-critical data processing environment.

Are you ready to shape the future of Metas data center designs? As a member of the ENS Foundation Design team, you will collaborate with technical teams across the organization to ensure that critical networks supporting seamless commissioning, provisioning, and ongoing operations of our global data centers have their cooling, space, power, and network connectivity needs met in new infrastructure design initiatives. Your mission is crucial - to guarantee that Metas new data center designs incorporate the network infrastructure needs of ENS and its stakeholders. Join us in this exciting endeavor and make a real impact on Metas future!

Leverage in-depth subject-matter knowledge to represent the network infrastructure design and deployment needs for Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and non-production networks, supporting the commissioning, provisioning, and ongoing operations of our global data centers

Collaborate across highly technical teams including network engineering, data center design and construction, and data center connectivity to develop, document, and incorporate network infrastructure cooling, space, power, and connectivity requirements into Meta data center designs and standards

Build and nurture business relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and vendors

Initiate and lead strategic initiatives driving efficiency, innovation, and standardization of network infrastructure within the data center environment

Influence future iterations of data center and network designs to ensure seamless integration of new infrastructure technologies

Drive improvements in technical references/standards, design processes, and training documentation

Support automation and tooling initiatives to drive consistency and efficiency in all aspects of infrastructure design, deployment, and operations

Perform construction administration site visits and work cross-functionally with construction, design architects/engineers, and contractors to validate cabling infrastructure and network builds according to Meta standards

Educate site design, construction, and operations teams on data center product design intent to minimize and proactively address site level design deviations

20% to 30% travel required based on project demand

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

7+ years of work experience with designing and deploying large-scale data center connectivity infrastructure

Thorough knowledge of structured cabling and fiber optic infrastructure including design and installation best practices, industry standards, application, and limitations

Working knowledge of fault tolerant cooling and electrical architectures used for supporting network and compute hardware in a high availability environment

General knowledge of the data center design, construction, and start up/commissioning processes

Experience leading cross-functional teams through partnership and driving large-scale data center or similar infrastructure design initiatives

Track record of solving problems, setting strategic direction, and executing tactically, and achieving measurable outcomes

Working knowledge of internet networking technologies (TCP/IP, routing, switching), optical transport technologies (DWDM and Optical transceivers), network redundancy concepts

Demonstrated experience to work effectively in an ambiguous environment and collaborate with global cross-functional teams to develop and execute plans that address evolving business needs

Experience with scoping, prioritization, multitasking, and clear communication is required Experience leading and managing matrixed technical teams

Experience working with on-site construction teams, and managing contractors, and vendor relationships

Working knowledge of data center facilities management practices and supporting industrial control system infrastructure (Building Management Systems, Distributed Antenna Systems, corporate WIFI, Precision Timing Protocol, fire protection, physical security access control systems)

Working knowledge of data center infrastructure management (DCIM)

Data center design or relevant telecommunications/Professional Engineering licensure

Proficiency with AutoDesk design tools (ACC/Revit/BIM 360)

Familiarity with the Linux based systems and experience with scripting and automation (Bash, Python, Perl)

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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