Network Engineer III- Access Engineering

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

As a senior-level Network Engineer, you will lead the planning, forecasting, and implementation of highly complex network systems. The Network Engineer IIII - Access Network Operations will be responsible for designing and establishing corporate network standards, developing and implementing network enhancements, and recommending improvements to network architecture. You will also lead the implementation of approved network architecture and designs and play a vital role in staff development initiatives.

• Participate in network planning, network architecture design and engineering
• Integrate and schematically depict communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations
• Evaluate new products, perform network problem resolution
• Assist in the development and documentation of technical standards
• Develop and implement approved methods of procedure
• Design and establish protocol compatibility standards, develop and implement network enhancements and make recommendations for improvement
• Work on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization
• Provide escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendors
• Work on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable

• Office Environment
  • May work in Network Lab environment
  • 24x7 Network Operations environment
  • Depending on business group, on‑call work may be an essential function of the job
  • Occasional travel as required

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years data network experience

• Comprehensive understanding of existing MSO DOCSIS and Fiber network architectures, including hardware, software, and network devices
• Proficient in access products;
  Comm Scope, Cisco, Casa, Vecima, Harmonic, and Adtran
• Expert knowledge in Distributed Access Architecture (DAA), Converged Cable Access Platform (CCAP), and Remote PHY
• Expert knowledge in DOCSIS Standards:
  In‑depth knowledge of DOCSIS 3.1 and DOCSIS 4.0 specifications
• Expert knowledge in Fiber‑to‑the‑Premises (FTTP):
  Including Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) technologies and associated hardware such as Optical Line Terminals (OLTs), Remote OLTs (R‑OLT), and Optical Network Units (ONUs)
• Advanced knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols
• Advanced knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
• Advanced knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model
• Advanced knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations
• Advanced knowledge of basic network devices and basic network appliances
• Advanced knowledge of network designing software, such as Vision

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications
• Data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Ability to use the following office equipment telephone, copier, fax, and calculator
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Office Environment
• Work Schedule:
  
  Must be able to work the following schedule:
  Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM and on‑call rotation

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel‑Lucent, etc.)

• Knowledge of company products and services

The base pay for this position generally is between $78,900.00 and $. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

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