Network Engineer - DOCSIS
Overview:
In this role you will lead network testing and validation for DOCSIS-enabled services, ensuring reliable service delivery across CMTS platforms. You will work with cross-functional teams to verify functionality, document findings, and create implementation guides for code upgrades and feature enables. The position emphasizes rigorous testing (destructive, regression, integration) to identify design flaws early, and requires strong scripting and Linux-based testing skills. This is a hands-on engineering role that shapes network performance in a telecom/media environment.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct destructive testing to reveal design flaws and document fixes with field procedures
- Perform regression testing to ensure backward compatibility and performance stability
- Execute integration testing across CMTS platforms for bundled services (internet, voice, video, mobile)
- Produce detailed test reports, how-to guides, and implementation docs for code upgrades/downgrades
- Review new code releases, document results, and participate in bug scrubs; collaborate to resolve issues
- Coordinate with software, hardware, and network teams to validate functionality and network performance
- Utilize network testing tools to identify and troubleshoot issues across protocols and hardware platforms
Key requirements:
- Hands-on DOCSIS experience with CMTS platforms (Arris Cadant & E6000, Cisco UBR 10K and CBR)
- Proven experience configuring/troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper routers/switches
- Experience with data center infrastructure and cloud environments
- Strong understanding of IPv4/IPv6 networking
- Solid Linux knowledge (CentOS preferred) for testing and automation
- Deep knowledge of QoS, NAT, ACLs, IPSECProficiency with TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, SIP, TFTP, DNS, DHCP, RIP, OSPF, BGPFamiliarity with network analysis tools: ping, traceroute, Wireshark, tcpdump, SIPpExcellent communication and documentation skills
- Clear communication
- Documentation and technical writing
- Cross-functional collaborationDOCSIS/CMTS expertise
- Router/switch configuration (Cisco/Juniper)
- Linux for testing/automation