Network Engineer III (DOCSIS)

Job#: 2069316

Job Description:

Enterprise Network Engineer

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Network Engineer with 5-10+ years of expertise in troubleshooting, designing, and optimizing enterprise network infrastructures. A strong proficiency in DOCSIS is a hard requirement for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience with routing protocols, network architecture design, network security, and vendor collaboration to implement effective solutions.

This role involves investigating issues within hardware and software systems, reproducing problems in lab environments, and collaborating with vendors and stakeholders to improve infrastructure performance and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate and resolve enterprise network and hardware/software issues, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Reproduce network issues in a controlled lab environment for deeper analysis and solution testing.
• Collaborate with vendors and external partners to develop and implement optimized solutions.
• Design and document network architectures, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Perform assessments on existing technologies to identify performance gaps and capacity limitations.
• Establish security, connectivity, and access controls, maintaining compliance with industry standards.
• Provide recommendations for network infrastructure optimization, balancing security and performance.
• Test and fine-tune security devices and systems, ensuring stability and protection from potential threats.
• Program routers and switches, configuring network elements for seamless communication.
• Implement communications technologies (both data and voice) to enhance organizational connectivity.
• Manage network services, overseeing projects from planning through full implementation.
• Maintain solid knowledge of routing protocols, network hardware/software, security technologies, and network infrastructure to improve reliability.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, ensuring clarity and precision in design and troubleshooting processes.
• Create and execute technical test plans, presenting results with detailed insights and recommendations.

Technical Skills & Competencies:

• DOCSIS (Hard Requirement) - Advanced knowledge and practical expertise in DOCSIS standards for network implementation.
• Expertise in Remote PHY (RPHY) technology and configuration.
• Experience with Harmonic CableOS vCMTS and RPDs including Harmonic Pebble 2 and Vecima ERM-32X.
• Working knowledge of Integrated CMTS (iCMTS) platforms, including:
• Casa C100G
• Arris E6000
• Cisco cBR8

Working knowledge of EPON platforms, including:

ADTRAN 95XX and Distributed Access Architecture ROLTs SDX-6210

Vecima (Nokia) 7360 and Distributed Access Architecture ROLTs SF-4X

Working knowledge of switch platforms, including:

Cisco NCS/ASR

Juniper PTX/QFX/ACX

Proficiency in routing protocols, including:

OSPF

ISIS

BGP

IPv4/IPv6 Multicast
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5-10+ years of experience working with network infrastructure, routing protocols, security technologies, and communications systems.
• Extensive hands-on experience with DOCSIS is required.

This role is ideal for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in enterprise networking, DOCSIS, EPON, and security technologies. If you're passionate about optimizing network performance and security, we encourage you to apply!

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.