• Lead Network Engineer - Deployment and Integration

    Insight Global (New York, NY)


    Job Description

    About the Role

    Insight Global is hiring a Lead Network Engineer for our client, Fluidstack—a fast-growing AI infrastructure company building next-generation datacenter fabrics. This role will lead the Network Deployment & Integration pillar, combining hands-on technical execution with operational leadership. You’ll be responsible for building the first AI datacenter networks and creating a scalable deployment playbook for multi-region Gigawatt-level builds.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Deployment Execution: Configure and validate datacenter networks (front-end/back-end fabrics, BMS, management networks). Manage fiber/cabling remediation, hardware RMAs, and ensure production-ready handovers.

    • Playbook Development: Create repeatable deployment processes, checklists, validation gates, and operations manuals for large-scale builds.

    • Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with DC Operations, ICT, Hardware, and Network Engineering teams to keep deployments on schedule.

    • Field Leadership: Lead deployment teams onsite, provide technical guidance, and maintain quality standards.

    • Handover Excellence: Define and enforce exit criteria for production handovers, including physical validation, logical configuration, observability, and documentation.

     

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    Skills and Requirements

    • Experience: 8+ years in network engineering with significant datacenter deployment experience.

    • Technical Skills: EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, CLOS topologies, high-radix switching; ideally experience with AI/ML fabrics (RoCEv2, PFC, ECN).

    • Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams and mentor engineers while staying hands-on.

    • Operational Mindset: Comfortable in fast-paced, ambiguous environments; strong problem-solving and escalation skills.

    • Travel: Willingness to travel 50% for onsite deployments. • Hyperscale deployment experience (Meta, Google, AWS, Microsoft).

    • Familiarity with Arista, Juniper, NVIDIA platforms.

    • Exposure to automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) and DCIM systems (NetBox).

    • Startup experience and ability to thrive in high-growth environments.