Network Engineer IV - Systems

This posting has been extended beyond the initial anticipated closing date.

Do you have what it takes to plan, forecast, implement, and identify resource requirements for highly complex network systems? As a Network Engineer IV at Spectrum, you will be responsible for designing and developing corporate network standards, enhancements, and network architecture critical to our business of keeping millions connected.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Design, deploy, manage, and ensure stability of the local/wide area network infrastructure technologies to provide high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability to effectively and efficiently support mission critical business systems
  
• Demonstrate a high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching platforms, troubleshooting critical issues, and coordination of implementation
  
• Represent the engineering department working closely with architects and engineers in designing, modeling, and implementing new technologies
  
• Become a trusted partner of our engineering team through the delivery of excellent customer service and knowledge that will allow our business to grow
  
• Troubleshoot and resolves major network and system issues
  
• Document project requirements including scope, costs, schedule, testing and terms of delivery to ensure project is completed with highest level of quality on time and within budget
  
• Lead staff efforts-mentor and train other engineering personnel in key elements of networking systems and provide technical presentations to instruct co-workers and other production services support individuals
  
• Research and identify technology opportunities and their application to the business
  
• Test and validate all new hardware and connections for proper configuration and performance

Working Conditions

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

What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

• Education
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience
    
• Experience
  
  • 6+ years of work experience
    
• Skills
  
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language
    
  • Data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)
    
  • Extensive knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and
  • Transport technologies and protocols
    
  • Extensive knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
    
  • Extensive knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model, using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations, basic network devices and basic network appliances, and network designing software, such as Visio
    
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced team environment, and learn new technology quickly
    
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications, Microsoft Office, telephone, copier, fax, and calculator

Preferred Qualifications

• Education
  
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
    
  • Juniper Network Certified Specialist (JNCIS or JNCIP)
    
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
    
• Skills
  
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proficient in administering Linux systems (Ubuntu, RHEL, Rocky Linux, etc.)
  • Proficient in administering Database systems (Cassandra, Oracle, etc.)
  • Proficient in administering SSL Certifications.
  • In-depth knowledge in areas of specific Wireless/System applications such as Authorization, Authentication, and Accounting (AAA), Radius/RADSEC, Diameter, Load-Balancers, and working knowledge of supporting or integrating applications creating platform ecosystems.
  • Experience working with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Python, Bash, etc.
  • Experience working with Containerization services (Docker, Podman, LXC)
  • Working knowledge with on-prem and cloud virtualization platforms such as RedHat OpenShift, VMWare, and AWS.
  • Experience working with developing monitoring tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, Splunk, etc.
  • Log analysis and troubleshooting using tools such as journalctl, dmesg, syslog, & logrotate
  • Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and security best practices
  • Expert knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations.
  • Expert knowledge of software designing software, such as Visio and Lucid.
  • Proficient with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g. Gitlab CI, GiHub Actions, Jenkins)
  • Proficient with Firewall and Access control (e.g., iptables, firewalld, SELinux, etc.)
  • System hardening and vulnerability management
  • Excellent troubleshooting and documentation skills
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly.
  • Ability to use the following office equipment telephone, copier, fax, and calculator.
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
• Innovation: We move businesses forward by delivering high-speed data and fiber technology solutions that power today's evolving network demands
• Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life

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