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Network Engineer - CPE Specialist
$123,000 - 163,000
Kforce Technology Staffing
S Broadway 3765, Englewood
$123,000 - 163,000
Requirements
Must:
- 5-10+ years of pertinent experience in network engineering, CPE support, or similar technical roles
- Mid-level candidates should exhibit robust troubleshooting abilities and hands-on experience
- Senior-level candidates should possess extensive RCA expertise, escalation leadership, and inter-department collaboration experience
- Familiarity with PON technologies and basic knowledge of DOCSIS
- Practical CPE experience (modems, routers, Wi-Fi gateways, set-top boxes)
- Experience assisting escalation-level troubleshooting and RCA efforts
- Proficiency with device configuration files and firmware/log analysis
- Strong Linux proficiency (Bash, SSH, jump boxes)
- Scripting experience in Python, Perl, and/or Shell
- Exposure to CMTS/iCMTS or equivalent access network platforms
- Clear understanding of routing and switching principles
- Capacity to interpret firmware and network logs and comprehend message flow behavior
- Preferred: Familiarity with mesh Wi-Fi systems
- Preferred: Lab build, validation, or test-environment experience
- Preferred: Knowledge of advanced routing or multicast protocols (IPv4/IPv6)
- Preferred: Experience with SQL databases and REST APIs
- Preferred: Prior experience collaborating with hardware or software vendors
Responsibilities
- Conduct production CPE Root Cause Analysis (RCA) across DOCSIS, PON, and Wi-Fi firmware environments
- Troubleshoot intricate modem, router, mesh Wi-Fi, and access-network-related challenges
- Analyze firmware, system, and network logs to detect fault conditions and message flows
- Assist with escalation troubleshooting (P1/P2 incidents), including lab replication and validation of solutions
- Test and validate firmware, configuration changes, and engineering builds before deployment
- Partner with internal engineering, operations, and vendor teams to pinpoint defects and facilitate resolution
- Manage escalation tickets through resolution, ensuring solutions address core root causes
- Develop, maintain, and validate network test labs (switches, PDUs, modems, ONUs, CPE devices)
- Evaluate existing network technologies for performance, stability, and capacity gaps
- Provide insights to optimize network architecture, reliability, and operational processes
Description
We are a leading firm based in Englewood, CO, looking for a mid- to senior-level Network & CPE Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will support the production of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) environments and engage in detailed troubleshooting across various firmware platforms. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life and disability insurance for eligible employees. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where you can grow and thrive in your career.
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