Job Description:

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. 

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

The Senior Optical Engineer performs tasks related to deploying new technologies and upgrades to the current core and optical network infrastructure. Up to half of the expected responsibility of this position involves analysis, design, development, and testing.

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

Set forth below is a list of the essential duties and responsibilities (or "essential functions") of this position.

Performs implementation of new hardware and/or software as it relates to Core Engineering projects.Maintains the lifecycle management environment within the Data Center and Local Offices; Assists with upgrades to the Core InfrastructureAssists with the creation of 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, customer equipment escalations, 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.) or equivalent from four-year college or university, and at least three years related experience. Equivalent experience may substitute for education requirement.Previous working background in an MSO (Multiple System Operators) in the cable industry preferred.Network design and implementation project experience in one or more of the following areas preferred – routing, co-location architecture, Optical Networks.Experience with the following vendor products preferred: Routing platforms from Juniper, Nokia, Ciena & Cisco. Experience with IPv4, IPv6, DWDM, SDN, and other relevant technologies and/or standards preferredAssociate-level networking certification preferred.Proficiency in networking essentials, especially related to routing.Proficiency in Optical Networking.Familiar with TOADM, FOADM and ROADM architectures.Knowledge or experience in automation and scripting preferredAbility to manage vendor relationships.Ability to troubleshoot escalated issues in relation to backbone infrastructure

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 first day 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 Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S. Associate recognition & awards programsAdvancement opportunities Collaborative work environment 

We’re an Award-Winning Organization!

Forbes’ “America’s Best Midsized Employers” 2021-2023

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. 

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