Network Provisioning Engineer- DataCenter

Routing & Switching: Strong understanding of BGP, IS-IS, MPLS (Intermediate to Advanced)

Network Platforms: Experience with Juniper (JunOS), Arista (EOS), Cisco (IOS-XR), or Meta’s FBOSS (preferred)

Data Center Networking: Understanding of Clos/spine-leaf architectures, fabric networks, ToR switching

Optical Networking: Familiarity with DWDM, 800G optics (800ZR+), transponder provisioning

Automation/Scripting: Familiarity with Python based automation tools

Ticketing & Tooling: Experience with network management/ticketing systems

• Execute SOLO (Single-Operation Logical Onboarding) provisioning workflows for new rack deployments

• Provision network devices including fabric switches, backbone routers and general service equipment OOB devices and Circuits

• Configure devices using Client’s tools with appropriate network parameters

• Perform HPRv3 (High Power Rack) provisioning for AI compute racks

• Execute circuit provisioning for peering, backbone, and intra-DC connectivity

• Manage network software updates and upgrades per release schedules

• Support PON (Passive Optical Network) OLT provisioning and activation

2. Activation & Production Readiness

• Transition equipment from provisioned state to activation

• Execute undrain procedures to bring network into production.

• Complete Production Readiness checklist sign-off which includes:

◦ Logical checks validation

◦ Physical quality audit confirmation

• Coordinate with Network Operations for operational handoff

• Support partial activations and L1-zone-by-zone activation approaches during accelerated deployments

3. Quality Assurance & Troubleshooting

• Perform logical testing and performance validation post-provisioning

• Execute circuit QA/QC loopback testing in coordination with field teams

• Troubleshoot router/switches’ uplink failures, device provisioning issues, and circuit-level problems

• Identify and escalate design/BOM discrepancies

• Remediate provisioning fallout from pre-integrated rack workflows

• Document and report on deployment blockers via Client’s ticketing system

4. Documentation & Process

• Maintain deployment playbooks for assigned regions

• Update BOM’s with as-built configuration data

• Contribute to runbook development

• Track and report deployment progress via client’s internal dashboard

• Support post-deployment audits and remediation activities