At Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.

The Senior IP Engineer uses an expert-level skillset to perform tasks related to deploying new technologies and upgrades to the current network infrastructure. 60% of the expected responsibility of this position involves analysis, design, development, and testing.

We are open to hiring remote if we find the right talent in any of these states (AL, AK, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, LA, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NM, OR, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT).

What you will do to contribute to the company’s success

• Performs complex implementation of new hardware and/or software as it relates to high risk/impact internet operation engineering projects.
• Maintains the lifecycle management environment within the Data Center and Local Offices; Assists with upgrades to the internet product and all-inclusive IP routing/switching.
• Creates Low Level Design (LLD) documentation for configuration templates, method of procedures, network 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 and overnight network changes as assigned.

Other duties and/or responsibilities not specifically set forth above may, however, be assigned as needed. Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation[s] will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition, set forth below is a non-exhaustive list of requirements that are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to perform this position. Whenever practicable and, in accordance with legal guidelines, reasonable accommodation[s] will be made to enable an otherwise qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A) from four-year college or university preferred; and a minimum of five years related progressive experience in a network engineering role.
• Proven demonstration of ability to satisfactorily complete the functions of the IP Engineer I and II positions.
• Previous working background in an MSO (Multiple System Operators) in the cable industry required.

Certificates, licenses, registrations

• Professional Level Networking Certification required (Ex: CCNP).
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be flexible and able to work on-call outside business hours.
• Position will require up to 10% travel.
• Expert level experience in at least one of the following vendor products required: Advanced routing products from Juniper (MX), CISCO (ASR), Optical transport products from Alcatel-Lucent (1830).
• Network design and implementation project experience in one or more of the following areas preferred: backbone, data center, headend, and optical transport. CABLE ONE, INC. JOB DESCRIPTION
• Experience with IPv6, SDN, and other relevant technologies and/or standards preferred

Core Competencies 

• Committed: Values each and every customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
• Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
• Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
• Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.

Benefits

Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:

• 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 (match program starts after 1 year of service, up to 5% of eligible compensation)
• Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection

Additional Perks 

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
• Up to seventy-five dollars a month towards cable and internet services (Phoenix Associates Only)
• FREE Sparklight premium services (cable/phone/internet) if in Cable One service areas
• Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
• Associate recognition & awards programs
• Advancement opportunities
• Collaborative work environment

We’re an Award-Winning Organization!

• 2022 Forbes’ “America’s Best Midsized Employers”

Our Commitment

Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. “Stronger Together” is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.

Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.

Pre-hire Processes

Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.