Network Engineer III - Security Operations

Charter Communications; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Communications seeks a Network Engineer III in Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will design complex network systems, participate in network planning, and provide escalated tier support. You're expected to have at least 5 years of data networking experience and a strong understanding of network design protocols.

This position offers an office environment with potential travel and on-call responsibilities. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years data network experience.
• Ability to learn new technology quickly.
• Knowledge of industry specifications like IEEE and ANSI.

Responsibilities

• Participate in network planning and architecture design.
• Evaluate new products and perform network problem resolution.
• Provide escalated tier support across organizations.

Skills

Data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)

Ability to read, write and speak English

Microsoft Office proficiency

Teamwork

Knowledge of network design and protocols

Visio proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Tools

Network designing software (e.g., Visio)

Job description

Network Engineer III - Security Operations

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you ready to assist in planning, forecasting, and implementing highly complex network systems? We have opportunities supporting operations in Managed Services as well as IP Routing. As a Network Engineer III at Spectrum, you will design protocol compatibility standards, develop network enhancements, recommend improvements, and be responsible for implementing network architecture and designs.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Participate in network planning, network architecture design and engineering
• Integrate and schematically depict communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations
• Evaluate new products, perform network problem resolution
• Assist in the development and documentation of technical standards
• Develop and implement approved methods of procedure
• Design and establish protocol compatibility standards, develop and implement network enhancements and make recommendations for improvement
• Work on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization
• Provide escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendors
• Work on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead
• Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• May work in Network Lab environment
• Depending on business group, on-call work may be an essential function of the job
• Occasional travel as required

What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience

Experience

• 5+ years data network experience

Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Ability to use personal computer and software applications like Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated in-depth data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)
• Ability to work in a team environment, perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in network design, network architecture, network protocols, network topology, network devices, and network appliances
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations.
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)

Skills

• Knowledge of company products and services

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.