Deployment Engineer

About Megaport We’re not your typical tech company – and we don’t want to be. Megaport is the global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), and has transformed the way businesses connect to the cloud, data centers, and each other. We’re publicly listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and partnered with the biggest names in tech like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Oracle, IBM, and more. Headquartered in Brisbane with a crew of over 600 people spread across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, our employees enjoy an environment that is collaborative, supportive, and (actually) fun.   Our Team Culture We’re a team of problem solvers, pixel pushers, code slingers, and cloud fanatics. Culture is more than a poster on the wall here – collaboration beats hierarchy, curiosity fuels our growth, and everyone’s voice matters. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves. We work across time zones to execute on our global vision, trust each other to get things done, and never compromise our values for commercial gain. Most importantly, we place our customers at the center of everything we do.   We’re committed to increasing representation in the tech industry and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. If you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. #LI-DNI If you have any questions, please reach out to Megaport's Talent Acquisition Team at Careers@megaport.com   NOTE: All Megaport business correspondence is conducted via our business email accounts (@megaport.com). If you have any concerns, please reach out to Megaport's careers team careers@megaport.com directly and we will verify the legitimacy of any communication. Megaport will not ask you to create an account via Microsoft teams, and does not associate with any email accounts under "@megaportau.com".   All applications will be treated in confidence. Please see Part 2 of our Privacy Policy to see what information Megaport collects from job applicants, why, and how we store and use it. Note that you’re entitled to know what personal data of yours Megaport holds, to request updates, rectification, and in some circumstances restriction or deletion thereof if you object (you being entitled to withdraw your consent to our holding your information at any time). Please see Part 5 of our Privacy Policy for more details on this and how to contact Megaport's data protection officer if you have any further privacy-related questions. Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited to attend an interview. Strictly no Recruitment Agencies.

What You'll Be Doing

What We're Looking For

Hands-on experience with server hardware and/or data center operations, such as:

Server hardware: assembly, diagnostics, component replacement

Data center basics: rack layouts, cabling, PDU, remote hands coordination

Linux system administration; familiarity with Windows Server environments

RAID technologies and storage fundamentals

IPMI/BMC out-of-band management

Basic networking knowledge: IP addressing, VLANs, connectivity troubleshooting;

Ability to work against deadlines and manage multiple orders in parallel with speed and accuracy;

Discipline in following documented processes and keeping records accurate;

Clear written communication for status updates, records, and escalations;

Nice to have, but not essential traits and experience

Experience in ISP, hosting, cloud infrastructure, or hyperscale data center environments;

Familiarity with provisioning/automation tooling (e.g., PXE boot, imaging systems) or DCIM platforms;

Basic scripting skills (Bash, Python) for automating repetitive tasks;

Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Server+, Linux+, LPIC-1, CCNA);

Experience working with ticketing or order management systems in an operations environment.

What We Offer

Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available

Generous leave plans – including, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program

Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives

Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave

Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes

Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent

Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award