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Network Deployment Engineer

Flux Resources, LLC
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/12/2026
Network Engineer This is a full-time exempt (40 hours/week), on-site and travel-heavy role (50-60%) across data center deployment sites.
Summary
  • Hands-on role focused on deploying and validating AI datacenter network infrastructure at scale
  • Builds production-ready fabrics including front-end, back-end, BMS, and management networks
  • Configures switches, installs and validates optics, and coordinates structured cabling and fiber work
  • Troubleshoots across physical and logical layers (network, optical, and infrastructure)
  • Partners with data center operations, hardware, ICT, and network engineering teams to drive deployments to completion
  • Ensures infrastructure is fully validated and handed off to operations
  • Maintains deployment documentation (cutsheets, as-builts, validation results) and supports process improvement
  • Provides operational support and break-fix assistance post-deployment
Responsibilities
  • Deploy and validate datacenter network fabrics end-to-end
  • Configure network devices and validate production readiness
  • Perform physical layer troubleshooting (fiber, optics, OTDR, insertion loss)
  • Coordinate rack/stack, cabling, staging, and hardware logistics
  • Track inventory, manage DCIM updates, and support hardware lifecycle workflows
  • Identify blockers, escalate issues, and coordinate across multiple teams
  • Support incident response and operational troubleshooting when needed
  • Document deployment processes and contribute to improving deployment playbooks
Ideal Candidate
  • 3-7 years network engineering experience with datacenter exposure
  • Strong understanding of EVPN/VXLAN, BGP, and CLOS architectures
  • Hands-on experience with switch configuration and production network deployments
  • Comfortable working in field environments with physical infrastructure
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across network and optical layers
  • Experience coordinating with vendors and cross-functional infrastructure teams
  • Clear communicator with strong documentation habits
  • Able to learn quickly and operate independently in fast-paced environments
  • Willing to travel 50-60% and work onsite for extended deployment periods
Nice to Have
  • Experience with AI/ML networking (RoCEv2, PFC, ECN, lossless Ethernet)
  • Familiarity with Arista, Juniper, or NVIDIA networking platforms
  • Knowledge of fiber optics, structured cabling, and optical testing tools
  • Basic scripting or automation exposure (Python, Ansible)
  • Experience with DCIM or asset management systems
Compensation & Benefits
  • Hourly rate: $72 - $120 per hour (based on experience, skills, qualifications, and location)
  • Medical Coverage: Two United Healthcare plans (PPO and HDHP with HSA), with employer contributions toward premiums; coverage begins the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment
  • Dental & Vision: United Healthcare dental with 100% preventive care coverage and vision benefits for exams, frames, lenses, or contacts
  • Wellbeing Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential counseling plus additional wellness and care navigation resources
  • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) eligible after 30 days with automatic 6% enrollment (opt-out available), 1% annual increases up to 10%, plus HSA with up to $480 employer contribution
  • Voluntary Benefits: Employee-paid accident insurance and critical illness coverage for major health events (e.g., cancer, heart attack)

Equal Opportunity Statement

Flux Resources is an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.


Flux is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

 

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