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Network Deployment Engineer

Cloudflare runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and Internet properties, providing protection and acceleration without hardware or software installation.
DevOps
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Cybersecurity · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Network Deployment Engineer

Cloudflare is seeking a Network Deployment Engineer to join their team in Bengaluru, India. This role is crucial for the build-out and expansion of Cloudflare's global network, which powers millions of websites and Internet properties worldwide. The position requires deep technical understanding of datacenter infrastructure and networking, combined with project management skills.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience in Data Center Operations, Site Reliability Engineering, or Network Engineering. They will work closely with the SRE team, Network Engineering team, and various vendors to maintain and improve global infrastructure. The role involves both hands-on technical work and coordination with multiple stakeholders across different time zones and cultures.

Cloudflare offers a unique opportunity to literally build a faster, safer Internet for millions of users. The company is known for its innovative projects like Project Galileo, which protects journalism and civil society organizations, and the Athenian Project, which secures election websites. They're committed to protecting the free and open Internet while maintaining strict privacy standards.

The role combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring skills in automation, documentation, and process improvement. While primarily focused on infrastructure deployment, the position requires software engineering skills for automation and tooling. The successful candidate will manage complex datacenter installations, coordinate with global teams, and drive technological improvements across Cloudflare's 275+ datacenter locations.

Cloudflare values diversity and inclusiveness, offering equal opportunities to all qualified candidates. They provide reasonable accommodations and maintain a strong commitment to privacy and security in all their operations.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Network Deployment Engineer

  • Provisioning, monitoring and maintaining hardware, software, and network in new Cloudflare data centers
  • Creating documentation and managing remote contractors for datacenter installations and upgrades
  • Planning and implementing network and server installations
  • Providing technical leadership during deployment activities
  • Creating and maintaining documentation, plans, SOPs, MOPs
  • Collaborating with internal teams for day to day activities
  • Coordinating installation of cross-connects globally
  • Assisting with process implementation across all regions

Requirements For Network Deployment Engineer

Linux
Python
  • Minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience in Data Center Operations, Site Reliability Engineering, Linux systems administration, Network Engineering, and/or DevOps experience
  • Familiarity with day-to-day tasks and projects common in Data Center Operations
  • Experience with optical transport technologies such as CWDM/DWDM
  • Configuration management tool experience like Saltstack, Chef, Puppet or Ansible
  • Network hardware administration
  • Knowledge of Network Protocols, Topologies and Enterprise architecture
  • Experience writing network configuration and design documentation
  • Experience solving problems through automation
  • Ability to write scripts for internal tools
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in engineering, computer science, or MIS

Benefits For Network Deployment Engineer

Visa Sponsorship
  • Immigration sponsorship available

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