As a Network Engineer I, you will be involved in network planning, architecture design, integration of technologies, problem resolution, and developing standards to optimize network performance.
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Ready to shape the future of network systems and drive technological advancements? As a Network Engineer I, you will contribute to planning, implementing, and optimizing Spectrum's network infrastructure, supporting projects and system enhancements. Your expertise will ensure our network architecture remains reliable and efficient, making a tangible impact on our connectivity and services.
How You'll Make an Impact
Working Conditions
What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
Experience
Skills
Preferred Qualifications
Education
Skills
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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
Ready to shape the future of network systems and drive technological advancements? As a Network Engineer I, you will contribute to planning, implementing, and optimizing Spectrum's network infrastructure, supporting projects and system enhancements. Your expertise will ensure our network architecture remains reliable and efficient, making a tangible impact on our connectivity and services.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Participates in network planning, network architecture design and engineering
- Integrates communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations
- Evaluates new products, performs network problem resolution
- Assists in the development and documentation of technical standards and implements approved methods of procedure
- Monitors protocol compatibility standards, develops and implements network enhancements and recommends improvements
- Works on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization
- Provides tier support across organizations
- Works on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead
- Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations; Follows company policy
Working Conditions
- Office Environment
- May work in Network Lab environment
- 24X7 Network Operations environment. Depending on business group, on-call work may be an essential function of the job
- Occasional travel as required
What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience
Experience
- 0-2 years of data network experience
Skills
- Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner
- Ability to use personal computer and software applications; knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Intermediate Data Networking Knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Networking)
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols
- Knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
- Demonstrated knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations
- Demonstrated Knowledge of basic network devices, basic network appliances, and network designing software, such as Visio Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
Skills
- Knowledge of company products and services
#LI-RM1
ENE308 2026-73193 2026
Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
Top Skills
Bridging
Ethernet
MS Office
Optical Networking
Osi Model
Routing
Switching
Tcp/Ip
Visio
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