Network Engineer - DOCSIS

DescriptionKforce is immediately seeking an experienced Network Engineer with DOCSIS in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Englewood, CO.Responsibilities:* Destructive Testing: Push systems to failure to identify design flaws or limitations before deployment; Document fixes and create detailed field resolution procedures* Regression Testing: Ensure that new code releases are backward compatible and do not degrade performance; Test and compare against prior versions for optimal performance* Integration Testing: Validate end-to-end service delivery across CMTS platforms supporting bundled services (internet, voice, video, mobile)* Create detailed test reports, -how-to- documents, and implementation guides for code upgrades/downgrades and feature enablement* Review and test new code releases, document test results, participate in bug scrubs, and work cross-functionally to resolve issues* Collaborate with software, hardware, and network teams to verify functionality and network performance* Utilize network testing tools and techniques to identify and troubleshoot issues across protocols and hardware platformsRequirements* Hands-on experience with DOCSIS technologies and CMTS platforms (Arris Cadant & E6000, Cisco UBR 10K and CBR)* Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper routers/switches* Experience with data center infrastructure and cloud computing environments* Strong understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 networking* Solid background in Linux (CentOS preferred) for network testing and automation tasks* Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals: QoS, NAT, ACLs, IPSEC* Proficiency with key protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, SIP, TFTP, DNS, DHCP, RIP, OSPF, BGP* Familiarity with network analysis tools: ping, traceroute, Wireshark, tcpdump, SIPp* Excellent communication and documentation skills; Ability to translate technical findings into operational guidancePreferred Skills:* Experience with Bash scripting for automation or testing workflows* Familiarity with Postman or REST API validation* Experience with Intel and Broadcom chipset CLI debugging is a significant plus* Ability to interpret low-level chipset logs and hardware behaviors for issue resolutionJob TypeContractCompensation48 - $56