Core Network Engineer 3

WOW! is currently hiring a Core Network Engineer III!

For work from home positions, employees can sit in one of the following states:  AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI, OH, SC, TN and TX.  Please only apply if you can live and work full-time in one of the states listed above; your application will not be considered or reviewed if you live outside of these states. State locations and specifics are subject to change as our hiring requirements shift.

The Core Network Engineer III functions as a leader of the networking team in support of WOW!’s voice, video, and data products through technical leadership and consulting across the organization. This role will assist in the development and maintenance of low-level design/strategy and plan for the overall logical and technical architecture for Metro, Access, and Backbone networks.

Let us tell you about the perks!

• Be part of a company whose core values include respect, integrity, spirit of service, and accountability!

• Salary Range: $110,000-$130,000/year depending on experience

• Annual merit increases and annual bonus plan available – recruiter will share more!

• We are currently offering a $5,000 restricted stock grant!

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, and 401k with a company match

• Paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

• Significant discounts on broadband packages for employees residing in our service areas.

What You'll be doing:

Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to those listed below:

● Responsible for designing, documenting, and testing WOW’s metro and backbone IP network

● Consults with internal teams as well as vendors on targeting future software and hardware needs to support the business

● Work with other engineering teams to ensure detailed designs are deployable, and able to be operated with minimal impacts to customers, and operating expenses

● Create low complexity and assist in creating complex test plans for code evaluations, service solutions and growing network standardization

● Develops near term strategy and roadmaps for the IP backbone for short term planning

● Assist in the yearly budget planning effort with other senior engineering staff

● Part of the capacity planning team in proactive package creation for backbone and transport connectivity to support our growing HSD, video and voice products

● Lead and coordinate vendors, engineering, and outside organizations to develop requirements and solutions for company products and services

● Prepare written reports and other technical documentation necessary to communicate ideas, concepts, and details necessary to accomplish specific goals

● Analyze chronic network imperfections for root cause and recommend any appropriate corrective actions. Implement fix/correction as directed

● Lead the design of the IP backbone and gathering requirements for new network related technologies and products

● Act as a mentor for junior network engineering staff and implementation engineering.

● Review all configurations changes for network design prior to implementation engineering launching changes

● Perform other duties as assigned

What YOU need is:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Experience/Skills Needed:

● 4+ years’ work experience in an ISP environment

● 5-7+ years’ experience in network design

● Expert network engineering and architecture experience - excellent understanding of Internet and datacenter topologies

● Expert routing knowledge (OSPF, IS-IS, BGP, MPLS, RSVP and multicast) required

● Excellent oral/written communication and interpersonal skills and a customer-centric attitude

● Thorough understanding of various L2/L3 protocols and technologies: TCP, IP (v4 & v6) and related protocols, multicast, MPLS-based services, QOS, BFD, LACP, VRRP, STP, etc.

● Extensive experience with testing platforms such as Spirent and IXIA

● Experience with network automation using scripting language Python, tools like Ansible, Git, Netbox

● Experience with designing and operation DDoS mitigation infrastructure using vendors such as Radware

● Experience evaluating, configuring, and testing a variety of network hardware, especially Juniper, Cisco and Arista with a demonstrated understanding of associated vendor hardware architecture and characteristics

● Analytical approach to problem solving and usage of methodical & documented processes to propose network enhancements

● Must be able to perform basic mathematical functions/calculations

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Must be able to perform computer functions and operate routine office equipment

● Some travel required

● Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods

● Must be able to physically lift various equipment up to 50 or more pounds

● Must be physically able to work in tight, confined spaces, such as ceilings and behind server racks in close quarters

Wondering if you should apply?
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At WOW! we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but don’t check every box in the qualifications section, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran