Network Assurance Technician

Knology Broadband, Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Broadband discounts

Job summary

WOW! is seeking a Network Assurance Technician to work on-site in Columbus, OH or Tampa, FL, on 2nd or 3rd shift. You will maintain network stability and serve as a primary escalation point within the NOC for complex issues.

Responsibilities include deep troubleshooting, coordinating resolution with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high-quality incident management. Preferred education and certifications are listed, with excellent benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• 1–3 years in a Network Operations Center or similar environment.
• Certifications preferred: Network+/CCNA/ITIL Foundation.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network health across RF, IP, and Optical technologies supporting video, voice, and data services.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting to isolate faults and restore service across platforms.
• Lead resolution of events, document incidents, and escalate per SOPs.

Skills

IP networks

RF networks

Optical networks

L2/L3 protocols

DOCSIS

CMTS

SNMP

Wireshark

Monitoring tools

Education

Associate degree in IT/Networking/related field

High school diploma required

Tools

SolarWinds

Netcool

Wireshark

Job description

WOW! is currently hiring a Network Assurance Technician to work on-site, 2nd or 3rd shift in our Columbus, OH or Tampa, FL data center! The Network Assurance Center (NAC) Technician is responsible for maintaining the stability and performance of the WOW! network. This role operates as a key escalation point within the Network Operations Center to independently investigate and resolve complex network issues detected through enterprise monitoring systems or escalated from internal support teams.

This role performs in-depth analysis, executes troubleshooting procedures, and coordinates resolution efforts as needed utilizing advanced network management tools and monitoring platforms. Let us tell you about the perks! Be part of a company whose core values include respect, integrity, spirit of service, and accountability! Competitive Compensation- depending on experience Annual merit increases – recruiter will share more! Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k with a company match Paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Significant discounts on broadband packages for employees residing in our service areas.

What You'll be doing:

• Monitor and assess network health across a complex infrastructure that includes RF, IP, and Optical technologies supporting Video, Voice, and High-Speed Data (HSD) services for residential and commercial customers.
• Execute advanced troubleshooting procedures to isolate faults and determine the most effective path to service restoration across diverse platforms and technologies.
• Manage and lead resolution of network-impacting events, ensuring timely communication, accurate documentation, and appropriate escalation per standard operating procedures.
• Process and resolve NOC trouble tickets in a timely manner, maintaining high-quality ticket documentation and driving incidents through to resolution.
• Contribute to knowledge management by updating existing process documentation and assisting in the development of new procedures that enhance operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide clear handoffs between shifts to maintain continuity of operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What YOU need is:

• Shift: 2nd Shift or 3rd shift.
• Note: There will be a 2–4-week training period on other shifts to become familiar with the workload and type of work on other shifts.
• Associate degree in Information Technology, Networking, Telecommunications, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
• High school diploma is required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a Network Operations Center or similar technical operations environment.
• Prior Tier 1 or equivalent experience with demonstrated progression in technical troubleshooting and incident management responsibilities.
• Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, ITIL Foundation.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of IP, RF, and Optical networks; experience with L2/L3 protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF); familiarity with DOCSIS, CMTS, SNMP, and monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Netcool, Wireshark).
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to analyze system alerts, isolate root causes, and resolve complex issues independently during overnight hours.
• Communication: Clear and professional verbal/written communication; skilled in documenting incidents and coordinating with cross-functional team.
• Physical Demands/Working Conditions: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly required to talk and hear. Required to use hands to type, handle objects and paperwork. Required to use close vision and be able to focus. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overnights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations based on operational requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

WOW! is one of the nation's largest Internet, cable, and phone providers. While we've grown a lot since we started, in the last 20 years we haven't forgotten our roots. WOW! has a deep, rich heritage of delivering the best experiences to our customers and we've worked hard to keep it that way. WOW!ing our customers is in our DNA. We are committed to putting our customers and team members first. So what does that mean for the people who come to work with us? It means you can make a difference while you grow your career at WOW!. When you join WOW!, you're joining a team that strives to delight our customers in everything we do; that goes the extra mile for those we serve. We're for being different - in a good way. Whether it's through showing respect, making things easy, or providing pleasant surprises, we're for building a culture that WOW! employees and customers truly love. We'd love for you to be a part of our team.

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