Optical Network Engineer IV

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. If 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 resolve 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 May work in Network Lab environment. Occasional travel as required. 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 English; data networking knowledge (OSI model, TCP/IP, optical transport); extensive knowledge of industry specifications and standards (IEEE, ANSI, Fiber, Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet, transport technologies and protocols); network design, topology, and TCP/IP; use of ticketing and software tools to support operations; basic network devices and appliances; network design software such as Visio; quick learning in a fast‑paced team environment; and proficiency with Microsoft Office and related applications. Preferred Qualifications Education: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP); Juniper Network Certified Specialist (JNCIS or JNCIP); industry and vendor specific certifications (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel‑Lucent, OCP, NONC, OTT, ONP, CONA/CONE). Skills: Knowledge of Spectrum's products and services. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. #J-18808-Ljbffr Charter Communications