Title: Network Operations Engineer
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Contract: W2 only, 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion
Environment: 24/7 operations (on-call rotation, weekends/holidays as needed)
Pay: $50/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
Overview
This team is building a next-generation distributed cable network architecture to deliver faster speeds and increased bandwidth using virtualization.
We are seeking a Network Operations Engineer II to support vCMTS (virtual CMTS) and RPHY deployments across a nationwide network. This role combines DevOps, systems, and networking expertise to support critical infrastructure in a high-availability environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Support vCMTS platform setup, system installation, and network maintenance
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Execute system upgrades, change management, and automation scripting
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Monitor systems and perform incident mitigation in a 24/7 environment
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Identify recurring issues and partner with engineering teams on long-term solutions
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Troubleshoot network, server, and application issues
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Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash)
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Collaborate with product and project teams to deploy and operationalize new solutions
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Participate in an on-call rotation
Required Qualifications
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~3+ years of experience in a 24x7 production operations environment
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Strong understanding of:
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Experience troubleshooting server hardware and software issues
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Hands-on experience with networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista)
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Git
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Exposure to automation, monitoring, and service management tools
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Certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA
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Experience with new product integration or large-scale deployments
What We’re Looking For
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Strong networking knowledge (top priority based on prior feedback)
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Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end systems (network + infrastructure)
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment
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Strong problem-solving and automation mindset
Why Should I Apply?
This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse technical products and systems, with a focus on automation and cloud infrastructure. It is ideal for professionals seeking to leverage their engineering expertise in a dynamic environment.
About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.
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