Network Engineer- Deployment

Insight Global is seeking a Network Engineer to join the Deployment & Integration team supporting largescale AI datacenter buildouts. This is a handson, fieldexecution role focused on turning up, validating, and scaling hyperscale AI datacenter network infrastructure.
You'll deploy modern datacenter fabrics at scale-configuring switches, validating physicallayer connectivity, coordinating with crossfunctional teams, resolving blockers in real time, and ensuring clean, productionready handovers to operations.
This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in fastpaced, highgrowth environments and want deep exposure to hyperscale deployments, large fabrics, and AI/ML cluster turnups. You'll work closely with senior engineers for technical mentorship and structured onboarding while quickly developing expertise in AI fabric execution. Success in this role means independently owning pod deployments, becoming the goto field engineer, and growing into deployment leadership as the organization scales.

Key Responsibilities

Deployment Execution: Deploy and validate datacenter network infrastructure including frontend and backend fabrics, BMS networks, and management networks. Configure switches, install optics, coordinate fiber/cabling work, and drive pods from staging to production readiness.
Physical Layer Validation: Validate insertion loss, perform OTDR tests, troubleshoot optical issues, and ensure all physical connectivity meets production standards. Maintain accurate asbuilts and physical audit documentation.
Hardware Lifecycle Management: Oversee hardware logistics including staging, rack/stack coordination, RMAs, and inventory tracking for hyperscale deployments.
CrossFunctional Coordination: Partner with DC Operations, ICT teams, Hardware Engineering, and Network Engineering to keep build milestones on track.
Documentation & Process Improvement: Contribute to deployment playbooks, SOPs, and repeatable operational processes.
Operational Support: Provide backup operational support during and after deployments, including incident response, break/fix, and troubleshooting across physical and logical layers.

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Required Skills & Experience

3-7 years of network engineering experience including direct handson work in hyperscale datacenter environments (AI/ML clusters, large fabrics, multisite deployments, or cloudscale DCs).
Strong understanding of modern datacenter fabrics (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, CLOS architectures).
Handson experience configuring production network infrastructure and troubleshooting across physical and logical layers.
Ability to interpret OTDR traces, validate insertion loss, and debug optical and BGP issues.
Excellent coordination and communication skills for crossteam collaboration in highvolume build environments.
Comfortable with 70-80% travel for onsite deployment support.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience in AI/ML networking (RoCEv2, PFC, ECN).
Exposure to vendor platforms such as Arista, Juniper, and NVIDIA.
Strong understanding of structured cabling standards and fiber optics.
Familiarity with automation concepts and scripting (Python, Ansible).
Experience with DCIM tools, asset management systems, and deployment management workflows.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.