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Senior DataCenter Provisioning Engineer

Fastly
Location
Denver, CO; New York City, NY; Raleigh, NC; Washington, D.C.
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Global Network Infrastructure
Salary
$122,280 to $172,632
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • At least 5 years experience in network devices and server provisioning, system administration, and/or site reliability engineering
  • Strong understanding of how the internet and TCP/IP work, focused on client/server dataflow
  • Strong IP routing knowledge, with a focus on BGP and a deep understanding of TCP/IP
  • Understanding of how CDNs work and their position in the global internet
  • Comfort in a Linux environment, and prior experience with software/automation workflow tools such as Git, Travis, Chef, Ansible, or comparable
  • Ability to troubleshoot server, scripting, and network issues
Nice to have
  • Prior experience working at a Content Delivery Network (CDN), hyperscale cloud provider, or telecom infrastructure provider
  • Hands-on coding experience (e.g., Python, Rust) for building or improving internal tooling
  • Experience provisioning and maintaining infrastructure for a large-scale, high-availability global network.
What the job really is

As a Senior Data Center Provisioning Engineer at Fastly, you will be responsible for provisioning network devices, servers, and equipment across various global points of presence. Your role involves troubleshooting provisioning issues, collaborating with internal and external teams, and contributing to the development of standards and automation tools to enhance network provisioning. You will also support post-deployment validation and handoff processes to ensure smooth operations.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Family planning and mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program
  • Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident)
  • Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave
  • 401(k) (including company match)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
Things to weigh
  • Remote candidates may be considered, but there is a strong preference for hybrid work near a local office
  • No specific mention of the technology stack beyond automation tools
  • The role requires availability during core business hours, which may limit flexibility
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