Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cable One, through its Sparklight and family of brands, provides connectivity services and supports a rewarding, inclusive workplace for its associates. The Senior Systems Engineer will deploy, upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot High-Speed Data infrastructure supporting critical Internet services. The role focuses on Linux administration, automation, network security, vendor platforms, system availability, and engineering projects involving analysis, design, development, and testing.
Responsibilities
- Performs implementation of new software as it relates to Engineering technologies and projects
- Maintains the lifecycle management environment for all HSD applications
- Assists with upgrades to technologies that rely upon backend applications
- Assists with the creation of Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for configuration templates, method of procedures, application diagrams, knowledge base articles, bill of materials and support documentation
- Conducts training for new technology integration, technology upgrades, new product design, and implementation to relevant Cable One team members
- Analyzes project requests to estimate time and cost
- Works as part of a project team to determine requirements, risks, and limitations for each project scope
- Performs on-call duties, customer equipment escalations, and overnight network changes as assigned
- Configure, manage and troubleshoot Linux systems, DOCSIS provisioning, DNS and DHCP configuration, Authentication, Access Policies, and others to ensure optimal network performance, security, and connectivity
- Utilize Python, Ansible, or other scripting and programming tools, together with strong Linux administration skills to automate tasks, troubleshoot issues, and optimization
- Respond to requests escalated to HSD Systems Engineering Team and Perform on-call duties as assigned, being a technical point of contact for team
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Security, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Computer Information Systems (CIS) from an accredited four-year institution
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university preferred; and minimum two years related progressive experience in a network engineering role required
- Linux Administration: 6+ years hands-on experience managing CentOS or RHEL environments
- Automation & Scripting: Proficiency with Shell, Python, Perl, Docker, and/or Ansible for system automation and orchestration
- Network Engineering: 4+ years designing, deploying, and operating high-availability corporate and telecommunications networks
- Network Skills: Demonstrated expertise in advanced troubleshooting and in applying industry-standard network-security best practices
- Associate-level networking certification required
- Must be flexible and able to work on-call outside business hours
- Position will require up to 10% travel
- Proficiency in networking essentials
- Ability to manage vendor relationships
- Ability to troubleshoot escalated issues in relation to applications
- Previous working background in an MSO (Multiple System Operators) in the cable industry preferred
- Application design and implementation project experience in one or more of the following areas preferred – DHCP, DNS, NTP
- Experience with the following vendor products preferred: Incognito, Infoblox
- Experience with IPv4, IPv6, DHCP, DNS, Docker, LDAP, and other relevant technologies and/or standards preferred
- Professional-level networking certification preferred
Benefits
- Remote work opportunity for qualified hires in the listed states.
- 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)
- Associate recognition & awards programs
- Advancement opportunities
- Collaborative work environment
- FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
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