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. 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. This Network Engineer will act as a technical lead, escalation point in issue resolution, mentor junior engineers, drive cross‑functional collaboration, and manage multiple project timelines, priorities, and tasks with effective time management. 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 support mission critical business systems. Demonstrate a high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching platforms, troubleshooting critical issues, and implementation coordination. 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 delivery of excellent customer service and knowledge that empowers business growth. Troubleshoot and resolve major network and system issues. Document project requirements including scope, costs, schedule, testing and delivery terms to ensure high‑quality, on‑time, budget‑compliant delivery. Lead staff efforts—mentor and train other engineering personnel in key networking concepts and provide technical presentations to co‑workers and support staff. 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 24/7 Network Operations environment. Depending on the business group, on‑call duties may be essential. May work in a network lab environment. Occasional travel as required. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, a 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 related industry specifications and standards (IEEE, ANSI, Fiber—Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), bridging, switching, routing, Ethernet, and transport technologies and protocols. Extensive knowledge of network design, architecture, protocols, and topology. Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI Model; experience with ticketing and software tools to support operations, basic network devices and appliances, and network design software such as Visio. Ability to perform duties in a fast‑paced team environment and quickly learn new technology. Proficiency with personal computer and standard software applications (Microsoft Office, telephone, copier, fax, calculator). Preferred Qualifications Certifications Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). Juniper Network Certified Specialist (JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE–SP or ENT). Industry and vendor‑specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel‑Lucent, etc.). Cisco CCIE Service Provider or Enterprise Infrastructure. Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA). Preferred Skills Knowledge of Spectrum’s products and services. Equal Opportunity Statement Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr