Network Architectural and Design Test Engineer

Make your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You’ll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast. (In most cases, Comcast prefers to have employees on-site collaborating unless the team has been designated as virtual due to the nature of their work. If a position is listed with both office locations and virtual offerings, Comcast may be willing to consider candidates who live greater than 100 miles from the office for the remote option.)

Job Summary

Responsible for designing, implementing and managing the use of Comcast's National Converged IP Network. Designs and develops updated network infrastructure in support of one or more business needs. Ensures a balance between tactical and strategic network technology design solutions and considers end-to-end business problems within and outside the enterprise. Develops and produces converged network best practices and ensures architectural guidelines are utilized. Acts as a key contributor in a large complex environment. Determines and pursues course of action necessary to achieve results. Frequently leads teams on specific projects providing broad direction and expertise. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

*This position is unable to provide work authorization sponsorship or immigration support now or in the future.*

The Technology, Product, Experience (TPX) organization works at the intersection of media and technology and our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products and next-generation technologies that transform the customer experience.

The Comcast Network and CONNECTivity (CONNECT) organization is a highly agile, fast-paced, dedicated group at the forefront of change focused on innovating, building, and operating the best in class, most reliable access network for our customers.

About the Team:

• Certify core hardware and software for all Regional Area Networks and our Backbone
• Template creation for core and edge services for residential and commercial services
• Lab testing for new services and designs for core configuration and core automation
• Commercial service architecture and documentation/oversight
• Janus (new core design) functional testing, service testing, template creation, automation QA, and migration testing/documentation
• Provide inter-organizational direction for engineering groups like Network Engineering, DPE, X-Labs, and SNP

What You’ll Do:

• Provides configurations and technical leadership as a primary technical resource on Internet Protocol (IP) router network technologies (BGP, OSPF, ISIS), traffic flows and overall end to end network communication.
• Performs a variety of highly complex analytical duties in network design and IP services for network optimization and produces fundamental and detailed designs for implementation.
• Analyzes traffic engineering data to forecast network capacity requirements for efficient network designs and overall cost reductions.
• Performs technical training for regional engineers and operations/engineering (XNOC) groups on current and future technology.
• Develops test and acceptance criteria for IP networks and provides technical direction for network problems.
• Maintains the configuration and supports the engineering design life cycle with proper documentation ensuring that all detailed designs adhere to network standards.

About an Ideal Candidate:

• This individual should have strong knowledge of the OSI layers and practical hands-on experience with routing and switching protocols, MPLS, ethernet technologies, optical networking, and network device hardware/software.
• This individual should be familiar with developing and following test plans as well as understanding criteria for test success.
• This individual should be familiar with IXIA traffic generator and testing procedures with the product. They should also be able to develop ways to dynamically use the tool for automated test runs.
• This individual should have practical knowledge of large enterprise network implementations and how to replicate potential failure scenarios within that service delivery environment.
• This individual should be highly organized and capable of leading projects from