High Speed Data Systems Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +23 more states.

📋 Description

• Implement, upgrade, and sustain the High-Speed Data (HSD) infrastructure that underpins essential Internet services.

• Engage directly with core platforms such as DNS, DHCP, and DOCSIS provisioning.

• Evaluate project requests to estimate time and costs effectively.

• Execute the implementation of new software as it pertains to Engineering technologies and initiatives.

• Oversee the lifecycle management environment for all HSD applications.

• Support upgrades to technologies that depend on backend applications.

• Provide training for the integration of new technology, technology upgrades, new product design, and implementation to relevant Cable One team members.

• Collaborate as part of a project team to identify requirements, risks, and constraints for each project's scope.

• Carry out on-call responsibilities, customer equipment escalations, and overnight network modifications as assigned.

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Linux systems, DOCSIS provisioning, DNS and DHCP configuration, Authentication, Access Policies, and more to ensure optimal network performance, security, and connectivity.

• Employ Python, Ansible, or other scripting and programming tools, alongside robust Linux administration skills to automate tasks, resolve issues, and enhance performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university is preferred.

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in a network engineering position is required.

• Previous experience in an MSO (Multiple System Operators) within the cable industry is preferred.

• Linux Administration: Over 4 years of direct experience managing CentOS or RHEL environments.

• Automation & Scripting: Proficient in Shell, Python, Perl, Docker, and/or Ansible for system automation and orchestration.

• Network Engineering: More than 4 years of experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining high-availability corporate and telecommunications networks.

• Network Skills: Proven expertise in advanced troubleshooting and applying industry-standard network-security best practices.

• 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 is preferred.

• Must be adaptable and available to work on-call outside of regular business hours.

• This position may require up to 10% travel.

• Experience in application design and implementation projects in one or more of the following areas is preferred: DHCP, DNS, NTP.

• Familiarity with the following vendor products is preferred: Incognito, Infoblox, Redhat.

• Knowledge of IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Docker, LDAP, and other relevant technologies and/or standards is preferred.

• Proficient understanding of networking essentials.

• Ability to manage vendor relationships effectively.

• Capability to troubleshoot escalated issues related to applications.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans – coverage begins on your first day!

• Life insurance options for self, spouse, and children.

• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and personal/sick days.

• 401(k) plan with a 100% company match (matching program begins after one year of service, up to 5% of eligible compensation).

• Group Legal plan including Identity Theft Protection.

• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 in the first year.

• Up to seventy-five dollars per month towards cable and internet services (available to Phoenix Associates only).

• Complimentary Sparklight premium services (cable/phone/internet) for employees in Cable One service areas.

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

• Associate recognition and awards programs.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• A collaborative work environment.