Sr. Communications/Network Engineer

Company

Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Sr Communications / Network Engineer

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Can work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Travel %

Yes, 50% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $99,000.00 - $165,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Communications is seeking a Senior Communications / Network Engineer to join our team. This individual will play a critical role in the planning, implementation, and support of our Wi-Fi platform and associated infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in wireless networking, routing, switching, security protocols, and firewalls, as well as the ability to lead projects and troubleshoot complex issues in a high-scale service provider environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a subject matter expert in wireless technologies including routers, switches, wireless LAN controllers, and access points.

• Lead design, implementation, and testing of new network infrastructure and services.

• Support configuration, deployment, and integration of wireless systems and applications.

• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues using tools such as Wireshark, packet captures, and logs.

• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to develop network designs, configuration standards, and testing strategies.

• Manage advanced-level projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.

• Participate in scheduled on-call rotations and planned maintenance activities.

• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance to support teams.

• Create and maintain detailed documentation including network change tickets, test plans, and system configurations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience, or 8+ years of directly relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

• Intermediate knowledge and hands-on experience with:

  • Wi-Fi technologies and IEEE wireless standards (802.11)

  • Routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS)

  • Security protocols (WPA2, EAP, 802.1x, AAA, RADIUS)

  • Packet-based protocols (IP, DHCP, DNS, TCP/UDP)

  • Unix/Linux systems and scripting (CentOS, RHEL, FreeBSD)

  • Firewall configuration and management across enterprise environments (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco ASA)

• Familiarity with network analyzers such as Wireshark.

• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industry certifications such as CCNA, JNCIA, or NRS II.

• Tiered technical service environment in the telecommunications industry.

• Experience with DOCSIS provisioning technologies.

• Exposure to network monitoring systems and tools like SNMP, Cacti, Nagios, or Zabbix.

• Experience designing and managing large-scale service provider wireless networks.

• Participation in SCTE and related certifications.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that’s true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we’re creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible va