Job Description
Role: Lead Network Provisioning Engineer
Location: Albany, OH (Onsite)
Type: Full Time
No. of Positions: 13
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills
Skill Area
Requirement
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
Experience
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering, data center deployment, or network operations
• Experience provisioning enterprise/hyperscale network devices at scale
• Hands-on experience with at least one major vendor platform (Juniper/Arista/Cisco)
• Experience with large-scale network deployments (100+ device environments)
• Understanding of data center power/cooling constraints and physical infrastructure
Certifications
• CCNA/CCNP (Cisco) or JNCIA/JNCIS (Juniper) (Required)
• Vendor-specific certifications for optical platforms (Ciena, Infinera) (Preferred)
Soft Skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure deployment environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration with field technicians, operations teams, and engineering
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision after onboarding
• Problem-solving and escalation judgment
Preferred Qualifications
• BICSI certification (RCDD, Installer, Technician) or equivalent
• Experience in hyperscale data-center environments
• OSHA 10/30 certification
• Familiarity with DCIM tooling, intake/ticketing systems, and network management dashboards
• Foundational knowledge of network protocols and the OSI model (Layers 1–4)
Shift & Work Model
Location
On-site at New Albany, Ohio (Eastern Time). Remote work is not available for this role.
Coverage
24×7 across three 8-hour shifts. Assignment may include any of: Day
(07:00–15:00 ET) · Swing (15:00–23:00 ET) · Graveyard (23:00–07:00 ET).
Pattern
5 days on / 2 days off; 40 hrs / week.
Compensation
Shift differentials apply for Swing and Graveyard shifts per company policy.
Core Responsibilities
1. Network Provisioning
• 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