Network Engineer II, Optical Service Design

Company: SPECTRUM
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

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 Spectrums 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 CONNECTIONAs a Network Engineer in the Network Operations team, youll assist in the planning, forecasting, implementation, and identification of resource requirements for network systems of varying complexity. Youll learn the ins and outs of our core technology such as Video, TV, and Voice and understand multiple platforms as you troubleshoot issues across the network. If youre 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 in 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, youll 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 youre inquisitive, receptive to training, and enjoy problem solving alongside others, youll thrive with us.
  WHAT YOULL BRING TO SPECTRUMRequired Qualifications
  • Experience: Three (3) 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
    • Experience with Optical Transport Network designs including fiber span loss analysis.
    • Understanding of OTDR and fiber characterization results in application to optical transport design.
    • Understanding of DWDM and CWDM.
    • Experience with project engineering, including budgeting and project spending control, ordering equipment, and design package preparation.
    • Familiarity with Cisco NCS2K/M, Nokie 1830 PSS, and Ciena 6500.
    • Experience with One Control, Ciena MCP, CTC or EPNM, and Nokia NFM-T.
    • Experience with Granite Network Inventory Database.
      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 todays 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
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