NGAN Network Engineer: vCMTS & Automation Specialist

GCS Recruitment Specialists; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Comcast is seeking a Network Engineer to support nationwide deployment and maintenance of vCMTS and Remote PHY, enabling NGAN platforms and faster, more reliable service for Xfinity customers. You will lead stand-up, software installation, validation, and ongoing maintenance in a 24x7 production environment.

The role emphasizes automation (Python, Bash), network configuration, and collaboration with Product and Project Management to operationalize new NGAN products, with on-call responsibilities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in a 24x7 production operations environment.
• Strong proficiency in Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Proven ability in network troubleshooting and configuration (CCNA/JNCIA optional but beneficial).
• Demonstrated skill in server hardware and software troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Git is a plus.
• Experience with system hardware builds and replacements.
• Exposure to new product integration and operational readiness processes.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operations model, including on-call, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform software installation, system configuration, and network readiness validation for new vCMTS deployments.
• Activate and validate Remote PHY devices across national footprints.
• Perform system upgrades, RMA replacements, and automation tasks (Python, Bash, etc.).
• Identify recurring service-impacting issues and collaborate with dev teams for fixes.
• Participate in on-call rotation to troubleshoot and restore service during outages.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving Juniper, Arista, or Cisco network devices.
• Build, replace, and troubleshoot server hardware and system software.
• Develop scripts to streamline operational workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Work with Product and Project Management to integrate and operationalize new NGAN products.
• Partner with regional engineering teams to enhance product stability and build automation tools.

Skills

Unix/Linux

Python/Bash scripting

Network troubleshooting

CCNA/JNCIA beneficial

Kubernetes/Jenkins/Ansible/Git

24x7 operations

Hardware/system builds

Tools

Juniper

Arista

Cisco

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Ansible

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Comcast is seeking a Network Engineer to support nationwide deployment and maintenance of vCMTS and Remote PHY, enabling NGAN platforms and faster, more reliable service for Xfinity customers. You will lead stand-up, software installation, validation, and ongoing maintenance in a 24x7 production environment.

The role emphasizes automation (Python, Bash), network configuration, and collaboration with Product and Project Management to operationalize new NGAN products, with on-call responsibilities