Principal Engineer I - Security Operations

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Are you ready to drive engineering activities that will take Spectrum's telecommunications and security operations to new heights? As a Principal Engineer I, you will collaborate with technical operations staff on system design, configuration, and security hardening, while guiding design teams and advising team leaders to ensure cutting‑edge solutions and seamless integration. In this impactful role, you will be at the forefront of securing critical network infrastructure, developing and maintaining vulnerability and exposure management processes, conducting formal reviews of CVEs, enforcing adherence to golden configurations, managing lab environment vulnerability scanning, and defining the scope and methodology for network device penetration testing. You will play a key role in strengthening Spectrum's security posture across managed services, B2B relationships, and internal operations while maintaining and enhancing critical hardware, software, and electrical systems. How You’ll Make an Impact Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary Test and review system designs Provide engineering technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met Mentor and guide the work of technical staff Review work plans and design and advise on improvements Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable Know, understand and follow company policy Working Conditions Office environment Required Qualifications Education Master’s or bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience Experience 5+ years engineering work experience 5+ years project management work experience Skills Ability to read, write, speak and understand English Basic knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations Basic knowledge of network devices and basic network appliances Basic knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio Ability to perform duties in a very fast‑paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly Ability to use personal computer and software applications Preferred Qualifications Education Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.) Experience Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk or similar) for log aggregation and threat detection Incident response and forensic investigation experience Compliance framework experience (NIST CSF, CIS Controls, ISO 27001, SOC 2) Familiarity with network security controls including firewalls, ACLs, VPNs, MFA, and jump hosts Experience managing Managed Services devices (Fortinet, Cisco Meraki, Audiocodes) Experience with API tooling and automation for security operations workflows Familiarity with vulnerability management programs, including scanning, prioritization, and remediation tracking Experience managing B2B relationships, including vendor coordination and service‑level accountability Experience leading or mentoring junior security engineers Skills Understanding of threat modeling and risk assessment methodologies Familiarity with security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms Understanding of DNS security, DDoS mitigation, and traffic analysis Ability to develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation and tooling Proficiency with MS365 applications (Excel, SharePoint, Teams) Knowledge of Spectrum products and services Benefits We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well‑being at every stage of life. Equal Employment Opportunity Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Background Check Policy A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr