Spectrum · 7 hours ago
Principal Engineer I - Wireless / WiFi Operations
Greenwood Village, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$111K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expSpectrum is a leading provider of communication and entertainment products, and they are seeking a Principal Engineer I – Wireless/WiFi to drive engineering activities for their telecommunications and signal processing systems. This role is responsible for the architecture, design, and operational excellence of wireless access technologies, focusing on WiFi and mobile wireless solutions, while mentoring engineers and collaborating with various teams.
Digital EntertainmentInternetTelecommunications
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas
Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary
Test and review system designs
Provide engineering technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met
Mentor and guide the work of technical staff
Review work plans and design and advise on improvements
Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable
Know, understand and follow company policy
Qualification
Required
Master's or bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience
5+ years engineering work experience
5+ years project management work experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Basic knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols
Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model
Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations
Basic knowledge of network devices and basic network appliances
Basic knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio
Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly
Ability to use personal computer and software applications
Preferred
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE)
VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV)
Knowledge of Spectrum products and services
Troubleshoot routing/switching/Firewall/Transport (Layers 1–7), DNS, DHCP, and IPv6; analyze live packet flows
Experience in Wi‑Fi or network operations with direct break/fix ownership in live environments (NOC/call center/carrier experience a plus)
Strong routing/switching fundamentals; deep OSI model knowledge (up to L7) and solid L1 understanding
DNS, DHCP, IPv6, and packet‑flow troubleshooting proficiency
Working knowledge of AAA concepts and Linux command‑line operations
At least 1 year of automation with Ansible and/or Python
Education: Equivalent experience valued; Bachelor's + 1–2 years NOC experience considered well
Carrier/ISP operations background; experience with broadband edge
Vendor‑agnostic wireless controller skills (e.g., Ruckus, Cisco, Aruba)
Load balancing and GSLB familiarity (e.g., A10, Anycast)
Observability tooling (Grafana, Splunk, Netscout) and strong service documentation habits
Relevant networking/wireless certifications
Benefits
Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.
Company
Spectrum
Spectrum is a cable telecommunications company that offers a range of home entertainment and information services. It is a sub-organization of Charter Communications.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11.4MKey Investors
North Carolina Department of Information Technology
2023-09-01Grant· $11.4M
2015-05-26Acquired
2007-03-01IPO
Leadership Team
Dinesh Jain
Chief Operating Officer
Ken Guiberson
Group Vice President, Digital Self-Service
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