Job description

The Network Region Build (NRB) team is responsible for deploying greenfield infrastructure, establishing network connectivity for new (Oracle Cloud Infrastructure) OCI regions, and enabling compute connectivity for child sites. This includes building and managing data center fabrics, edge networks, backbone, fiber metro networks, and supporting multi-cloud initiatives. NRB provides 24x7 operational support during build phases and oversees network and server rack adds, decommissions, and capacity expansions. The team also drives automation, process improvements, and tool development in collaboration with Network Automation to enhance efficiency. This role involves designing, deploying, and operating large-scale global cloud networks. It requires a deep understanding of network protocols and programming skills to support automation at scale. As OCI's cloud network spans a global footprint, this role supports a vast infrastructure of network devices and millions of connected servers across dedicated backbone and internet-based connectivity. Participate in network lifecycle management through build and upgrade projects. Collaborate with program and project managers to define milestones and deliverables. Execute network changes using existing procedures and tools, and develop new procedures as needed. Serve as a technical lead on team projects, contributing to roadmap development, creating new runbooks and methods of procedure, and mentoring junior engineers. Responsibilities include participating in solution and architecture design, developing standalone features, supporting operational rotations, providing break-fix support, serving as an escalation point, and leading post-event root cause analysis. Additional duties include coordinating with automation services to develop and integrate tooling, scripting to automate routine tasks, and acting as an SME for network automation projects. The role also involves collaborating with vendors to resolve software bugs, qualifying new firmware/operating systems, and driving product roadmap influence. Critical Focus Areas • Cable, trunk, and optics troubleshooting, including structured cabling systems. • Break-fix and escalation support for complex network events. • Root cause analysis and remediation leadership. Qualifications • Experience in large ISP or cloud provider environments. • Hands-on exposure to commodity Ethernet hardware (Broadcom, Mellanox). • Deep knowledge of routing and transport protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS. • Experience with Internet peering, inter-domain networking, and VPN/SSL technologies. • Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python preferred) and datacenter design. • Familiarity with automation frameworks, network modeling (YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF), and telemetry systems. • Strong understanding of network security design, system performance testing, and operational monitoring. • Excellent communication skills with proven ability to influence product direction and priorities. Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from: $91,400 to $187,000 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity. Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity. Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following: 1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion 2. Short term disability and long term disability 3. Life insurance and AD&D 4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) 5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts 6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation. 9. 11 paid holidays 10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours. 11. Paid parental leave 12. Adoption assistance 13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan 14. Financial planning and group legal 15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted. Career Level - IC3 Join Oracle Cloud Infrastructure’s Network Region Build (NRB) organization and help build one of the world’s largest AI cloud networks. Our team delivers the network infrastructure powering next-generation AI clusters, GPU deployments, and new OCI Regions across the globe. As an NRB engineer, you’ll lead network expansion, automation, and deployment initiatives while working alongside engineering, automation, hardware, and operations teams to deliver highly reliable cloud infrastructure at hyperscale. Travel Requirement: This role requires approximately 25% travel, which typically means traveling at least once per month to OCI data centers—including Abilene, Texas, and other major AI deployment locations—to support network builds, commissioning, troubleshooting, and critical infrastructure milestones.

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Critical Focus Areas
Cable, trunk, and optics troubleshooting, including structured cabling systems.
Break-fix and escalation support for complex network events.
Root cause analysis and remediation leadership.
Experience in large ISP or cloud provider environments.
Hands-on exposure to commodity Ethernet hardware (Broadcom, Mellanox).
Deep knowledge of routing and transport protocols: BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, TCP, IPv4, IPv6, DNS, DHCP, MPLS.
Experience with Internet peering, inter-domain networking, and VPN/SSL technologies.
Familiarity with automation frameworks, network modeling (YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF), and telemetry systems.
Strong understanding of network security design, system performance testing, and operational monitoring.
Excellent communication skills with proven ability to influence product direction and priorities.

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Proficiency in scripting/automation (Python preferred) and datacenter design.

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Platform: oracle-cloud
Effort: medium

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