Senior Network Deployment Engineer, PoP Management

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete provisioning process for network services, including wavelengths, Ethernet, IP transit, dark fiber, and subsea IRU.

• Collaborate with carriers and data centers to monitor orders, delivery timelines, and handoff procedures.

• Record Letters of Authorization (LOAs), Customer Facility Agreements (CFAs), and circuit information in inventory and ticketing systems.

• Assist in circuit testing and troubleshooting during the activation phase.

• Identify and acquire Points of Presence (PoP) space, power, cross-connects, and associated services.

• Lead vendor selection processes, contract negotiations, and Service Level Agreement (SLA) management.

• Coordinate PoP handover timelines with network deployment and engineering teams, as well as legal and procurement departments.

• Manage site readiness timelines, equipment logistics, and service requests.

• Strategize for power capacity, rack utilization, and future expansion opportunities.

• Evaluate vendor performance, oversee operational costs, and ensure compliance with contracts.

• Keep documentation updated for contracts, power allocations, and deployment standards.

• Assist with PoP expansions, upgrades, and decommissioning efforts.

• Ensure projects remain on schedule in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in network engineering, telecommunications, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

• A minimum of 8 years of pertinent work experience.

• Proficiency in transport technologies such as DWDM, Ethernet, OTN, and MPLS.

• Technical expertise in datacenter rack and power infrastructure and equipment.

• Understanding of LOA/CFA, cross-connects, and datacenter environments.

• Capability to convert engineering requirements into Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and carrier service orders.

• Experience in researching, negotiating, and leasing space/power for Points of Presence (PoPs).

• Specialized knowledge in the end-to-end procurement of subsea, spectrum, and IRU assets.

• Proven ability in executing global sourcing initiatives across various international markets.

• Detail-oriented with a demonstrated capacity to multitask in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and requirements.

• Strong ability to work autonomously and proactively with minimal supervision.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity

• Benefits