Network Deployment Engineer

Cloudflare, Inc

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Hybrid

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Atlanta, GAAustin, TXDenver, CONew York, NY
Salary
$114,000–$157,000 / yr
Posted
81 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today

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Below market

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This role pays less than 71% of similar roles. Most pay $130,187–$187,200 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $136k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

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About Cloudflare, Inc

Cloudflare is a prominent cloud services and security company that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, and Zero Trust security services to millions of internet properties.

Cloudflare, Inc currently has 110 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $194,000–$266,000 across 56 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Deployment Engineer

The Network Deployment Engineer joins the global network infrastructure team to manage the buildout and expansion of over 700 datacenter locations. This role involves provisioning, configuring, and maintaining physical hardware and networking devices across greenfield and brownfield sites. Key responsibilities include performing remote server administration via IPMI/BMC, managing global vendors for rack-and-stack installations, and developing automation scripts to eliminate repetitive toil. The candidate will utilize Python, Bash, SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, while leveraging agentic AI tools for workflow efficiency. Technical requirements include expertise in Linux system administration, optical standards like CWDM/DWDM, and network protocols. The role solves the business problem of scaling a global physical footprint while ensuring operational consistency through standardized SOPs and MOPs in a mission-critical environment.

What you'll do

  • Provision, configure, monitor, and maintain physical hardware and networking devices in greenfield and brownfield environments.
  • Perform remote server administration using IPMI/BMC tools for provisioning, troubleshooting, and firmware updates.
  • Build Python scripts and develop agentic AI tools to automate repetitive operational tasks and reduce overhead.
  • Direct remote hands and field contractors on rack-and-stack installations, cabling, power, and cooling requirements.
  • Provide technical leadership and quality control to remote contractors and junior team members during on-site deployments.
  • Create and maintain standardized SOPs, MOPs, runbooks, and visibility metrics to ensure global operational consistency.

What we're looking for

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Data Center Operations, Network Engineering, Linux System Administration, SRE, or DevOps.
  • In-depth knowledge of physical power/cooling, optics (CWDM/DWDM), cable standards, and remote "lights-out" management (IPMI/BMC).
  • Strong grasp of network protocols, topologies, and design with experience troubleshooting physical and logical network connectivity.
  • Proficient in writing Python or Bash scripts to automate operational tasks.
  • Experience using or building agentic AI tools for workflow efficiency.
  • Hands-on experience with configuration management tools such as SaltStack, Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, MIS, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).
  • Export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations.

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