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Meta · 1 day ago

Network Engineer, Foundation and Support (Edge/Backbone Infrastructure Design)

Reston, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $191K/yr

7+ years exp

Meta is a technology company focused on connecting people and communities through innovative platforms. The company is seeking a Network Infrastructure Design Engineer to develop and deliver network infrastructure solutions, supporting the expansion of Meta’s global Edge/Backbone network and compute presence.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Designs, reviews, and optimizes ICT (Information and Communications Technology) infrastructure including structured cabling, network hardware, and integrated communications systems for large-scale network deployments

Develops and enforces Meta ICT design standards, best practices, and compliance with relevant industry standards (e.g., TIA/EIA, ISO/IEC, BICSI)

Manages global space, power, cooling, structured cabling, and other inside plant infrastructure delivery requirements to support Meta edge/backbone network deployments across owned and colocation facilities

Engages in system level facility sizing of utilities, switchgear, UPS/DC power plant, PDUs, mechanical cooling, and Low Voltage power distribution

Proactively engages with various data center colocation providers in evaluating their facilities and recommends corrective actions to meet Meta standard design requirements

Collaborates with internal and external design and planning engineers to execute projects related to cage and suite network/compute infrastructure build-outs

Leads weekly syncs with external colocation vendors and provides technical support and progress reporting on cage and suite build-outs and acceptance

Manages and tracks project timelines, risks, and successfully navigate projects to on-time completion

Leads site acceptance activities with various colocation providers as per Edge network facility acceptance standards

Coordinates multiple projects in parallel and efficiently executes work through vendors at scale

Develops optimized layouts of edge/backbone midpoint site floorplans, allocates space assigned to network functions, optical, backbone, IP, compute, etc

Delivers on time Engineering Design Packages related site infrastructure scope for sourcing and capacity planning teams

Collaborates closely with Meta business and technical teams to provide input on space/power delivery and associated deployment projects, as well as other major initiatives that may affect capacity delivery

Updates Meta’s internal tooling and data record keeping in support of edge/backbone midpoint cage and suite build-outs

Coordinates related Owner Furnished/Contractor Installed equipment delivery from Meta’s inventory to colocation facilities

Proactively works and aligns with network planning and investment teams on the roadmap and material forecasting needs for on-time delivery of projects

Applies lessons learned from projects to support continuous improvement initiatives

20% to 30% travel required based on project demand

Qualification

Network Infrastructure DesignData Center DesignElectrical/Mechanical KnowledgeProject ManagementFiber Optic ComponentsICT Design StandardsOptical Transport TechnologiesRevit/AutoCAD ProficiencyCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsProblem Solving

Required

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

7+ years of work experience with designing and constructing large scale data center or similar mission critical infrastructure including specifying suite level space, power, cooling, and structured cabling connectivity requirements for network and compute hardware

Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects

Working knowledge of reading and analyzing electrical/mechanical single line diagrams

Working knowledge of various regional data center electrical and cooling configurations, IEC, NEMA standards, AC/DC power concepts, power redundancy scenarios

Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic components, structured cabling, pathways, and interconnect products, technologies, and design concepts

Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles related to infrastructure architecture, including space line up, air flow, cooling, etc

General knowledge of data center, colocation, and isolated hut environments, including engineering principles related to power and infrastructure

Demonstrated experience with field-based work in POPs, carrier hotels, data centers, or Central Office environments

Experience with communication and directing tasks with carriers and colocation vendors

Demonstrate experience to work effectively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

Collaborate with global teams to drive business results. Must possess proven planning, prioritization, and communication skills, with the experience to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing business needs

Proven skill to analyze technical situations, troubleshoot issues, and solve problems with limited supervision

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

Working knowledge of Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam/BIM360/ACC/Procore etc