Network Engineer V
New Albany
**++Network Engineer V++** **Location:** 100% Onsite at New Albany, OH (Data Center Environment) **Duration:** 12-Month Contract **Pay Rate:**$135 - $140/hr on W2 **Schedule:** 12-hour shifts supporting 24/7 operations **Travel:** Occasional travel between data center locations may be required **Benefits:** Dental, Health, Vision, PTO, 401K **++About the Role++** Join a team building one of the largest AI infrastructure initiatives in the world. This role supports the deployment and operational readiness of next-generation data center networking environments powering large-scale AI systems. Rather than performing hands-on network implementation, you will operate at the program level---driving deployment execution, removing blockers, escalating risks, and ensuring cross-functional teams deliver against critical milestones. This position is ideal for senior network professionals who have evolved beyond traditional engineering responsibilities into technical leadership, deployment oversight, and large-scale infrastructure program execution. **++Responsibilities++** * Drive execution of network deployment programs across large-scale data center environments * Track deployment readiness, implementation milestones, validation activities, and turnover objectives * Partner with deployment engineering teams to identify risks, remove blockers, and accelerate delivery * Lead cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, infrastructure, and program stakeholders * Develop and improve deployment processes, operational workflows, and standard operating procedures * Utilize automation tools, scripting, and workflow improvements to increase operational efficiency * Monitor deployment progress and communicate status, risks, and escalations to leadership * Maintain clear documentation of deployment activities, issue resolution, and remediation efforts * Drive accountability across multiple teams to ensure successful delivery of critical infrastructure milestones * Identify systemic gaps and implement scalable solutions to improve deployment consistency and reliability **++Must Have Qualifications++** *Candidates who do not meet these requirements are unlikely to be considered.* **Required Experience** * **10+ years of overall networking, infrastructure, or deployment experience** * Deep experience with **network deployment programs** in large-scale enterprise or data center environments * Proven ability to provide **program-level leadership**, ownership, and execution of critical deliverables * Strong understanding of network infrastructure deployment lifecycles and operational readiness processes * Experience driving cross-functional execution, stakeholder alignment, and escalation management * Demonstrated success identifying operational gaps and implementing process improvements * Experience leveraging **automation, scripting, orchestration, or automation frameworks** to improve efficiency * Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals including: **Routing, Switching, Network redundancy** , **Troubleshooting methodologies** * Exceptional written and verbal communication skills * Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments with multiple competing priorities * Willingness to support a shift-based operational model with 24/7 coverage requirements **++Preferred Qualifications++** *Candidates with the following backgrounds will be highly competitive:* * Experience supporting **large-scale data center deployments** * Experience with hyperscale infrastructure environments * Background working at major technology organizations such as: * Google * Amazon * Microsoft * Oracle * Prior experience leading deployment programs or overseeing deployment engineering teams * Experience supporting Tier 2 providers building large-scale data centers * Experience within Fortune 100 organizations operating extensive network infrastructure * Strong understanding of network deployment automation frameworks and operational tooling #TMMT
