Responsible for network architecture implementation, planning, and design. Lead teams, mentor junior staff, and troubleshoot complex network issues.
TITLE: Principal Engineer I
LOCATION: Greenwood Village, Colorado
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the implementation of approved network architecture and designs through hands on involvement in network planning, network architecture design and engineering. Contribute to the design of corporate standards and development of network enhancements. Work on projects/systems/issues of varying complexity surrounding network planning, configuration, and optimization. Lead project teams that maintain and improve network operations. Provides tier support across the Network Operations organization. Integrate communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission, and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations. Evaluate new products and perform network problem resolution. Participate in the development and documentation of technical standards and implement approved methods of procedure. Act as a mentor to junior staff. Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations. Proactively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Work with routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and ISIS. Perform network optimization through network design, network architecture protocols, and network topology. Work with switching technologies, including VLANs, STP, and multi-layer switching. Work with TCP/IP and OSI model for layer1/layer2/layer3 troubleshooting. Create and detail steps in a Method of Procedure (MOP). Utilize Charter internal resources such a COIN, Remedy, and JIRA. Seek information from vendor specific Subject Matter Experts (SME). Create a Change ticket utilizing Remedy per Charter process & procedures. Create JIRA tickets per Charter process & procedures to notify all partner departments, as well as to track work being performed. Log into Charters IP network equipment for the purposes of engineering changes to provision per the MOP. Assist on break fix issues that require specialized knowledge of networking.
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (any) or a related technical field. 5 years of experience: with routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and ISIS; in performing network optimization through network design, network architecture protocols, and network topology; working with switching technologies, including VLANs, STP, and multi-layer switching; and experience with TCP/IP and OSI model for layer1/layer2/layer3 troubleshooting.
A hybrid (office and remote) work arrangement is available.
Salaries depend on geography, experience, and education; negotiations begin at $161,158 per year.
EGN601 2025-57645 2025
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.
This job posting will remain open until 2025-09-05 06:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$161,158.00 and $196,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and 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.
LOCATION: Greenwood Village, Colorado
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the implementation of approved network architecture and designs through hands on involvement in network planning, network architecture design and engineering. Contribute to the design of corporate standards and development of network enhancements. Work on projects/systems/issues of varying complexity surrounding network planning, configuration, and optimization. Lead project teams that maintain and improve network operations. Provides tier support across the Network Operations organization. Integrate communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission, and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations. Evaluate new products and perform network problem resolution. Participate in the development and documentation of technical standards and implement approved methods of procedure. Act as a mentor to junior staff. Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations. Proactively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience. Work with routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and ISIS. Perform network optimization through network design, network architecture protocols, and network topology. Work with switching technologies, including VLANs, STP, and multi-layer switching. Work with TCP/IP and OSI model for layer1/layer2/layer3 troubleshooting. Create and detail steps in a Method of Procedure (MOP). Utilize Charter internal resources such a COIN, Remedy, and JIRA. Seek information from vendor specific Subject Matter Experts (SME). Create a Change ticket utilizing Remedy per Charter process & procedures. Create JIRA tickets per Charter process & procedures to notify all partner departments, as well as to track work being performed. Log into Charters IP network equipment for the purposes of engineering changes to provision per the MOP. Assist on break fix issues that require specialized knowledge of networking.
EDUCATION / REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering (any) or a related technical field. 5 years of experience: with routing protocols including OSPF, BGP, and ISIS; in performing network optimization through network design, network architecture protocols, and network topology; working with switching technologies, including VLANs, STP, and multi-layer switching; and experience with TCP/IP and OSI model for layer1/layer2/layer3 troubleshooting.
A hybrid (office and remote) work arrangement is available.
Salaries depend on geography, experience, and education; negotiations begin at $161,158 per year.
EGN601 2025-57645 2025
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.
This job posting will remain open until 2025-09-05 06:00 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$161,158.00 and $196,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known by our Spectrum products and services, including: Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and 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.
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