BlueprintRF Network Engineer II

Cox Enterprises • Atlanta, GA

68d • $79,400 - $119,000

About The Position

Cox Communications is seeking a Communications / Network Engineer II to develop and execute detailed network designs, specifications, and architectural plans for wireless, voice, and optical network systems. The role involves evaluating customer, system, network, and company requirements to determine the most appropriate systems, conducting project planning, cost analysis, and vendor comparison. The engineer will perform traffic study analysis to determine optimal system configuration and manage the implementation of integrated systems and access network infrastructure components. This position requires coordination of procedure, specification, and standards development and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field, or a master's degree with up to 2 years' experience, or 6 years' experience in a related field.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, including Layer 2 and Layer 3 network concepts and configurations.
• Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls (e.g., Fortinet and Cisco ASA).
• Proficient in implementing and supporting network infrastructure, including installation, configuration, integration, and validation of new technologies.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with vendors to ensure network reliability and resolve escalations.

Responsibilities

• Executes detailed network implementations for new technology under general supervision.
• Provides reviews with operational boundary partners and creates detailed method of procedures.
• Creates network change tickets in line with current processes and validates conflicts to ensure no unnecessary outages.
• Partners with Operations and Fulfillment Engineering to test and validate functionality, management, and performance for existing and new technologies.
• Supports implementation and deployment of new services, systems, applications, and architectures.
• Works with vendors to ensure equipment is installed and operating properly and resolves problems.
• Manages intermediate level projects within Operations to confirm delivery intervals and validate critical dates and milestones.
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure the network is available and configured to exceed market demands.
• Creates and/or modifies network infrastructure operational standards.
• Participates in industry bodies monitoring technologies, proposals, and issues of technical interest.
• Provides detailed engineering and operational support to other groups.
• Assists with coaching and mentoring of junior technicians and Cox tiered support teams.
• Prepares and delivers technical documentation and presentations.
• Ensures long term technology goals are consistent operationally across all groups.
• Partners with change management for impact identification and network validation.
• Opens, tracks, executes, and resolves escalated trouble tickets.
• Partners with Vendors to validate bugs for break fix.
• Operates to meet network reliability and availability metrics.
• Provides post-incident information and details for documentation.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy with pay as deemed consistent with duties.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for personal or family wellness.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees