Kforce Inc · 14 hours ago
Network & CPE Engineer
Englewood, CO
Contract
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$55/hr - $65/hr
5+ years expKforce Inc is seeking a mid- to senior-level Network & CPE Engineer to support production Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) environments. This role involves in-depth troubleshooting across various firmware platforms and collaboration with engineering teams to resolve complex network issues.
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Responsibilities
Perform production CPE Root Cause Analysis (RCA) across DOCSIS, PON, and Wi-Fi firmware environments
Troubleshoot complex modem, router, mesh Wi-Fi, and access-network-related issues
Analyze firmware, system, and network logs to identify fault conditions and message flows
Support escalation troubleshooting (P1/P2 incidents), including lab replication and validation of fixes
Test and validate firmware, configuration changes, and engineering builds prior to deployment
Collaborate with internal engineering, operations, and vendor teams to identify defects and drive resolution
Manage escalation tickets through resolution, ensuring fixes address underlying root causes
Build, maintain, and validate network test labs (switches, PDUs, modems, ONUs, CPE devices)
Assess existing network technologies to identify performance, stability, and capacity gaps
Provide recommendations to optimize network architecture, reliability, and operational processes
Qualification
Required
5-10+ years of relevant experience in network engineering, CPE support, or related technical roles
Mid-level candidates should demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills and hands-on experience
Senior-level candidates should bring deep RCA expertise, escalation leadership, and cross-team collaboration experience
Experience with PON technologies and working knowledge of DOCSIS
Hands-on CPE experience (modems, routers, Wi-Fi gateways, set-top boxes)
Exposure to CMTS/iCMTS or equivalent access network platforms
Experience supporting escalation-level troubleshooting and RCA efforts
Strong Linux experience (Bash, SSH, jump boxes)
Scripting experience with Python, Perl, and/or Shell
Solid understanding of routing and switching fundamentals
Experience with device configuration files and firmware/log analysis
Ability to interpret firmware and network logs and understand message flow behavior
Preferred
Experience with mesh Wi-Fi systems
Lab build, validation, or test-environment experience
Knowledge of advanced routing or multicast protocols (IPv4/IPv6)
Experience with SQL databases and REST APIs
Prior experience collaborating with hardware or software vendors
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision insurance
HSA
FSA
401(k)
Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Company
Kforce Inc
Kforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-20IPO
2014-06-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Aaron Travis
Digital Experience Delivery Director | Kforce Consulting Solutions
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