Network Engineer V

ocation: US - REMOTE

A prestigious tech company is seeking a Network Deployment and Operations Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join their Network Deployment and Support team. This role involves providing technical and operational guidance for IP or Optical network deployments, ensuring projects are delivered on time and with high quality.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational guidance and oversight to IP or Optical network deployments ensuring that projects are delivered on time and with quality.
• Facilitate technical discussions with cross-functional teams to identify solutions, mitigate risks, and drive innovation.
• Build and execute comprehensive deployment program scope, schedules, resource allocation, and ensure successful delivery of IP or Optical network deployment projects.
• Define, track, and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as deployment speed, quality, efficiency, and SLAs to measure program success.
• Manage relationships with vendors and partners, ensuring that they meet contractual obligations and deliver high-quality services.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Data center engineers, Network engineers, and operations, to ensure alignment and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish and maintain regular reporting to senior management and stakeholders, providing insights into program performance, risks, and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in IP or Optical network deployment, with a focus on operations, program management, process improvement, and technical expertise.
• Proven track record of delivering IP network infrastructure projects on time and with quality.
• Technical expertise in IP networking protocols, architectures, and technologies.
• Excellent program management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data-driven decision making.

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

About Cincinnatus

Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.

Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows.

Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus.

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