Network Engineer III, Optical Network Operations

Network Operations; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Network Engineer to join their innovative Network Operations team. This role involves planning and implementing complex network systems while collaborating with a dynamic group of engineers. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, including optical and IP-based transport, to ensure seamless connectivity for millions of customers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful projects that impact lives. Join a company that values growth, learning, and teamwork, and be part of a community that supports your success.

Benefits

Dynamic Growth Opportunities

Learning Culture

Supportive Teams

Comprehensive Pay and Benefits Package

Qualifications

• 5 years of Network Engineering experience with Cisco and/or Juniper.
• Intermediate knowledge of industry specifications and standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementation of network systems.
• Evaluate new products and perform network problem resolution.

Skills

Network Design

Network Architecture

Protocols

Network Topology

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Optical Equipment

Ticketing Software

Job description

Client Reference Code: 2025-52090

Are you a tech-savvy problem solver looking to grow their engineering career? Are you capable of demonstrating creative and analytical thinking? Are you interested in developing and working with the latest and greatest technologies? If so, join Spectrum’s Network Operations team today!

Spectrum is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving 32 million customers in 41 states. Our Network Operations team engineers and manages an advanced infrastructure that offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile, and Voice. Through sophisticated innovations and service reliability, we ensure our customers never miss a second of what matters most.

BE PART OF THE CONNECTION

As a Network Engineer in the Network Operations team, you’ll assist in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems of varying complexity. You’ll drive the implementation process, monitor protocols and compatibility standards, and work with optical and IP based transport and ethernet. If you’re interested in an opportunity to continuously learn and apply new technologies to real-life, impactful scenarios, we want to hear from you.

WHAT OUR NETWORK ENGINEERS ENJOY MOST

• Integrating communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations.
• Evaluating new products and performing network problem resolution.
• Assisting in the development and documentation of technical standards and implementing approved methods of procedure.
• Contributing to designing corporate standards and developing network enhancements.
• Working on projects / systems / issues of varying complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization.
• Having hands on involvement in network planning, network architecture design and engineering.

Days are fast-paced, and a learning mindset is essential in Network Operations. As you troubleshoot network issues alongside a collaborative team of engineers, you’ll get to know all the various platforms Spectrum is responsible for. Our engineers leverage some of the latest technology such as optical, routers, and switches to overcome technical challenges. If you’re inquisitive, receptive to training, and enjoy problem solving alongside others, you’ll thrive with us.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPECTRUM

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Five (5) year of Network Engineering experience, and of Cisco and/or Juniper experience and Data network experience.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field and / or equivalent work experience.
• Technical skills: Intermediate knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Physical Media (Multimode Fiber, Singlemode Fiber, UTP, etc.), bridging, switching, routing, ethernet and transport technologies and protocols.
• Skills: Experience with Network Design, Network Architecture, Protocols and Network Topology.
• Abilities: Ability to perform duties in a very fast pace environment and ability to learn new technology quickly. And use ticketing and software tools to support current operations.
• Travel Ability: This position is eligible to work in a hybrid work model (combination of in-office and remote days).

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNP, OCP, NONC or other industry-specific certifications.
• 3+ years of experience in optical transport deployment.
• Experience with optical equipment such as Nokia PSS, Cisco NCS2015, and Ciena 6500.

SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE

• Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company.
• Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career.
• Innovation: We move businesses forward by delivering high-speed data and fiber technology solutions that power today’s evolving network demands.
• Supportive Teams: Be part of a strong community that gives you opportunities to network and grow and wants to see you succeed.
• Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you—at work and in life.

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Job Code : ENE311

2025-52090
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