Site Manager, Network Deployment

Founded in Australia in 2019, our mission is to create the most efficient AI infrastructure by combining cutting-edge technology with a steadfast commitment to sustainability.

At Firmus, we are unique in our approach. We design, build, and operate a new class of digital infrastructure – the AI Factory. Through our model-to-grid technology approach, we have pushed the boundaries of multi-generational liquid cooling systems, energy management, AI software orchestration, and construction. Fo...

Our large-scale GPU cloud platform, Firmus AI Cloud, is purpose-built to deliver energy-efficient AI compute at scale to customers.

Diploma or Degree in Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical discipline.
Relevant structured cabling, fibre optic or networking qualifications are advantageous.
5–10 years of experience in network infrastructure deployment, telecommunications, structured cabling, data center fit-out or related construction environments.
Strong preference for candidates with a network installation contractor, structured cabling contractor, telecommunications contractor or systems integrator background.
Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors and installation crews.
Practical experience with network rack deployment, rack & stack and fibre optic installation.
Experience supporting network testing, activation, commissioning and troubleshooting.
Experience coordinating with M&E teams for progressive power and cooling bring-up is highly desirable.
Data center or mission-critical infrastructure experience is highly desirable.
Network Layer 1 infrastructure and structured cabling systems.
Fibre optic installation, termination, patching and testing.
Network rack and cabinet installation and rack & stack activities.
ODFs, patch panels, cable containment and routing.
Cable schedules and port maps.
Fibre OTDR and insertion-loss testing.
Network equipment installation.
Basic understanding of Layer 2 networking and switch configuration.
Network testing, commissioning and fault isolation processes.
Basic understanding of data center rack power, PDUs, grounding/bonding and cooling readiness.
Strong site and subcontractor management capability.
Strong understanding of network installation and deployment.
Highly effective troubleshooting and issue-management capability.
Ability to quickly organise resources around technical problems and drive them to closure.
Strong construction planning and sequencing skills.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent work fronts and technical issues.
Decisive and comfortable working in a fast-moving site environment.
Strong communication between construction, network engineering and M&E teams.
High level of ownership and accountability.
Strong attention to installation quality and detail.
Ability to prioritise activities according to their impact on overall project milestones.