Senior Network Engineer

Job Description:

At Sparklight/Cableone and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.  

 We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of the following states: AL, AR, AZ,  FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT.  

What you will do to contribute to the company's success 

• Performs network design, performance tuning and optimization across assigned networks and security infrastructure.

• Works with cross-functional teams to design solutions for expanding connectivity while maintaining overall network performance and integrity.

• Analyzes project requests to estimate time and cost.

• Works as part of a project team to determine requirements, risks and limitations for each project scope.

• Ensures accurate monitoring, metrics and alerting of network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, VPN technology, load balancing systems, enterprise wireless, DNS, mail systems and network management solutions.

• Monitors performance and ensures system availability.

• Identifies, prioritizes and manages security related risks, initiating and implementing assessment, penetration and related testing, identifying vulnerabilities and developing action plans for mitigation.

• Assists with the design, development and maintenance of network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience or BS Degree or Associate and/or professional level network certification.

• Experience with IPv6,TR-069, DWDM,DOCSIS 3.1, SDN and other relevant technologies

• Proficient with passive optical network (PON products/technology

  Core Competencies  

• Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.  

• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.  

• Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.  

• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.  

Benefits 

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!  

• Life insurance (self, spouse, children) 

• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)  

• 401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation) 

• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection 

Additional Perks  

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)  

• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.  

• Associate recognition & awards programs 

• Advancement opportunities  

• Collaborative work environment  

• FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable