[Hiring] High Speed Data Sr. Systems Engineer @Cable ONE

Role Description

You will be responsible for deploying, upgrading, and maintaining the High-Speed Data (HSD) infrastructure that supports critical Internet services. This role combines day-to-day administration and troubleshooting with project-based work focused on analysis, design, development, and testing of new and existing technologies.

• Manage vendor solutions supporting core platforms such as DNS, DHCP, and DOCSIS provisioning.
• Ensure compliance with security policies and maintain high system availability.
• Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining core network systems.
• Perform implementation of new software related to Engineering technologies and projects.
• Maintain the lifecycle management environment for all HSD applications.
• Assist with upgrades to technologies that rely upon backend applications.
• Assist with the creation of Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
• Conduct training for new technology integration and upgrades.
• Analyze project requests to estimate time and cost.
• Work as part of a project team to determine requirements, risks, and limitations.
• Perform on-call duties, customer equipment escalations, and overnight network changes.
• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux systems, DOCSIS provisioning, DNS, and DHCP.
• Utilize Python, Ansible, or other scripting tools for automation and troubleshooting.
• Respond to requests escalated to HSD Systems Engineering Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Computer Information Systems (CIS) from an accredited four-year institution.
• Minimum two years related progressive experience in a network engineering role required.
• Previous working background in an MSO (Multiple System Operators) in the cable industry preferred.

Requirements

• 6+ years hands-on experience managing CentOS or RHEL environments.
• Proficiency with Shell, Python, Perl, Docker, and/or Ansible for system automation.
• 4+ years designing, deploying, and operating high-availability corporate and telecommunications networks.
• Demonstrated expertise in advanced troubleshooting and applying network-security best practices.

Preferred Certifications

• CCIE — Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
• CISSP — Certified Information Systems Security Professional
• RHCSA — Red Hat Certified System Administrator
• RHCE — Red Hat Certified Engineer
• CCSE — Check Point Certified Security Expert
• NSE 7+ — Fortinet Network Security Expert (level 7 or higher)
• F5-CTS — F5 Certified Technology Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)
• Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
• Associate-level networking certification required.
• Professional-level networking certification preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Must be flexible and able to work on-call outside business hours.
• Position will require up to 10% travel.
• Application design and implementation project experience in DHCP, DNS, NTP preferred.
• Experience with vendor products such as Incognito, Infoblox preferred.
• Experience with IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Docker, LDAP preferred.
• Proficiency in networking essentials.
• Ability to manage vendor relationships.
• Ability to troubleshoot escalated issues in relation to applications.

Core Competencies

• Committed: Values each customer and supports our communities.
• Helpful: Delivers support that addresses customer needs with expertise and empathy.
• Proactive: Understands customer needs and works to make their experience seamless.
• Personal: Knows customers well and tailors communications to their needs.

Benefits

• 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
• 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 area