Core Network Automation Engineer

Comcast (CC) of Willow Grove; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking an Engineer 2, Network Engineering to support the lifecycle management of core network infrastructure and to develop automation solutions that enable deployment, upgrade, and decommissioning of devices across the network. The role combines networking expertise with software development to improve configuration management, compliance, and operational visibility.

Based in Mt. Laurel, NJ, you will collaborate with engineering, operations, and architecture teams to accelerate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience supporting network engineering, network operations, automation engineering, systems engineering, or related technical functions.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, subnetting, routing, switching, packet analysis, and OSI model fundamentals.
• Experience with Python or another scripting language used for automation and operational tooling.
• Experience with network device configurations, telemetry, or log analysis.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle management of core network devices, including deployment, augmentation, upgrades, migrations, modernization initiatives, and decommissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation solutions that streamline network device onboarding, configuration management, validation, and retirement processes.
• Assist in planning and executing network infrastructure changes to support capacity growth, technology refreshes, and network transformation initiatives.
• Build and enhance platforms that support large-scale configuration deployment, device lifecycle management, compliance tracking, and operational reporting.
• Validate network configurations and perform audits to ensure compliance with engineering standards and operational requirements.
• Analyze network telemetry, operational data, configuration information, and system logs to identify trends, anomalies, and optimization opportunities.
• Support execution of network device provisioning, software upgrades, hardware refreshes, migrations, and end-of-life decommissioning efforts.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, architecture, and software development teams to integrate automation and telemetry into operational workflows.
• Assist in troubleshooting routing, connectivity, and network performance issues across large-scale multi-vendor environments.
• Participate in the development of automation frameworks used for network validation, anomaly detection, testing, and deployment assurance.
• Contribute to release management, CI/CD initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts supporting network automation platforms.
• Monitor network performance and assist in identifying infrastructure enhancements that improve scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Document network systems, lifecycle management procedures, automation workflows, deployment standards, and operational processes.
• Participate in developing network engineering strategies and provide technical recommendations supporting future infrastructure growth and modernization.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

OSi model fundamentals

Routing protocols

Python

Git

Analytical

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical discipline

Tools

Git

Job description

Comcast is seeking an Engineer 2, Network Engineering to support the lifecycle management of core network infrastructure and to develop automation solutions that enable deployment, upgrade, and decommissioning of devices across the network. The role combines networking expertise with software development to improve configuration management, compliance, and operational visibility.

Based in Mt. Laurel, NJ, you will collaborate with engineering, operations, and architecture teams to accelerate