Network & Automation Engineer

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

Job summary

Comcast, a leading network and technology company, is seeking an Engineer 2, Network Engineering to support lifecycle management of core network infrastructure. The role emphasizes developing automation to deploy, upgrade, migrate, and retire network devices while improving configuration management, compliance, and operational visibility.

Based in Mt. Laurel, NJ, the position collaborates with cross-functional teams to accelerate modernization across multi-vendor environments, ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in network engineering or related areas.
• Experience with core network devices in large environments.
• Understanding of OSI model and routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, BGP).
• Proficiency in Python or scripting for automation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support lifecycle management of core network devices including deployment and decommissioning.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation for onboarding, config management, and validation.
• Assist in planning network changes to support capacity growth and modernization.
• Build platforms for large-scale deployment, lifecycle management, and compliance tracking.
• Analyze telemetry and logs to identify trends and optimization opportunities.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and software teams to integrate automation.
• Troubleshoot routing, connectivity, and performance in multi-vendor environments.
• Contribute to automation framework development for validation and deployment assurance.
• Participate in CI/CD and release management supporting network automation platforms.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Routing protocols

Python scripting

Automation

Git version control

Network device lifecycle

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Git

Python

Automation tools

Job description

Make your mark at Comcast – a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting‑edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognise, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

Comcast is seeking an Engineer 2, Network Engineering to support the lifecycle management of critical core network infrastructure across one of the nation’s largest telecommunications networks. This role is responsible for developing and supporting automation solutions that enable the deployment, augmentation, upgrade, migration, and decommissioning of core network devices throughout their operational lifecycle. The successful candidate will combine networking expertise with software development and automation capabilities to improve configuration management, compliance validation, deployment processes, operational visibility, and network reliability. Working closely with engineering, operations, and architecture teams, this individual will help accelerate the modernization and scalability of Comcast’s core network infrastructure while ensuring operational excellence across multi‑vendor environments.

Job Description

Responsible for supporting the engineering, automation, and lifecycle management of core network infrastructure. Contributes to the deployment, augmentation, modernization, migration, and retirement of critical network devices that support Comcast’s core network environment.

Uses networking, software development, and automation expertise to design and improve platforms, processes, and tools that streamline device lifecycle activities, configuration management, compliance validation, operational reporting, and large‑scale network deployments. Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to deliver scalable automation solutions that enhance network reliability, operational efficiency, and service delivery.

This role is based in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office.

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 optimisation 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.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedules, and maintenance windows as required.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorised to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

• 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 supporting the deployment, operation, upgrade, migration, or decommissioning of network infrastructure devices in enterprise, service provider, telecommunications, or large‑scale production environments.
• Understanding of routing protocols including OSPF, ISIS, EIGRP, and BGP concepts.
• Experience with Python or another scripting language used for automation and operational tooling.
• Ability to develop scripts and tools that automate operational network tasks and workflows.
• Experience working with network device configurations, operational datasets, telemetry, or log analysis.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control technologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple engineering and operational teams.

Preference for candidates who also have the following

• Exposure to AI/ML assisted tools or automation
• Familiarity with network simulation or lab environments

Employees at all levels are expected to

• Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
• Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
• Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game‑changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
• Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
• Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the company by joining huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do better for our customers.
• Drive results and growth.
• Support a culture of inclusion in how you work and lead.
• Do what’s right for each other, our customers, investors and our communities.

Disclaimer

This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills

Network Performance; Collaboration; Network Engineering; Scripting

Salary

New Jersey Pay Range: $78,505.90 - $117,758.85

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognise employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non‑sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best‑in‑class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always‑on tools, that are personalised to meet the needs of your reality - to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

2-5 Years