IC Net Engineer, Deployment 

Location: Remote – Nationwide 

Our client is rolling out high-performance AI data-center fabrics at record speed and needs an engineer who can turn world-class designs into production-ready reality. If you thrive on hands-on execution, love the smell of new optic trays, and want a front-row seat to the next wave of distributed intelligence, this role is your launch pad. Join a mission-driven team that values excellence, ownership, and rapid iteration, all while keeping the company name under wraps until you are through the interview door. 

Key Objectives 

• Own the on-site build-out of modern leaf–spine networks that power large-scale AI clusters across multiple U.S. data-center locations. 
• Serve as the field authority who bridges Network Engineering, Data-Center Ops, and structured-cabling partners to bring greenfield sites on-line, on-budget, and on-time. 
• Drive continuous improvement of deployment playbooks so each new pod turns up faster and cleaner than the last. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Install, configure, and activate next-generation switching fabrics for AI workloads across greenfield and expansion sites. 
• Audit fiber paths, interpret OTDR traces, and coordinate remediation so every link meets strict loss budgets. 
• Track racks, optics, and line cards from purchase order through production, managing RMAs and maintaining up-to-date DCIM records. 
• Coordinate change windows, cutovers, and validation with cross-functional teams, escalating blockers decisively. 
• Capture lessons learned, refine runbooks, and mentor junior technicians in best-in-class deployment practices. 
• Provide tier-2 operational support during and after cutovers until a stable hand-off to NOC/Operations is complete. 

Qualifications 

• 3–7 years of hands-on data-center networking experience (EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, CLOS topologies). 
• Proficiency in CLI-based configuration and validation on Arista, Juniper, NVIDIA, or comparable platforms. 
• Demonstrated troubleshooting across physical and logical layers, including fiber inspection, power-budget analysis, and protocol debugging. 
• Clear communicator who can orchestrate multi-team initiatives and document outcomes for future scale-up. 
• Willingness to travel ~70 percent to U.S. data-centers; ability to manage remote work effectively between trips. 

Preferred Extras 

• Familiarity with AI/ML or HPC fabrics using RoCEv2, PFC, or ECN. 
• Scripting or automation exposure (Python, Ansible, or equivalent). 
• Experience with DCIM, asset-management, or inventory-tracking tools. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Competitive base salary, commensurate with experience, plus equity upside. 
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage. 
• 401(k) or regional retirement plan with match. 
• Generous PTO and company-wide recharge breaks. 
• Continuous-learning stipend and direct mentorship from senior fabric engineers. 

About Blue Signal:  

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