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Network Engineer III

Spectrum
Spectrum Salary
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 7/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/3/2026
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Are you ready to assist in planning, forecasting, and implementing highly complex network systems? As a Network Engineer III at Spectrum, you will design protocol compatibility standards, develop network enhancements, recommend improvements, and be responsible for implementing network architecture and designs. This Network Engineer will act as a technical project manager, driving cross-functional collaboration and managing multiple project timelines, priorities, and tasks by bringing effective time management skills to the table.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Participate in network planning, network architecture design and engineering
  • Integrate and schematically depict communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations
  • Evaluate new products, perform network problem resolution
  • Assist in the development and documentation of technical standards
  • Develop and implement approved methods of procedure
  • Design and establish protocol compatibility standards, develop and implement network enhancements and make recommendations for improvement
  • Work on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization
  • Provide escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendors
  • Work on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead
  • Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable

Working Conditions

  • Office Environment 
  • May work in Network Lab environment 
  • 24x7 Network Operations environment
  • Depending on business group, on-call work may be an essential function of the job
  • Occasional travel as required 

Required Qualifications

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience 

Experience

  • 5 years data network experience

Skills

  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language 
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications like Microsoft Office
  • Demonstrated in-depth data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport) 
  • Ability to work in a team environment, perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly 
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols 
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in network design, network architecture, network protocols, network topology, network devices, and network appliances
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations. 
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio 

Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)
  • Juniper JNCIP – SP or ENT
  • Cisco CCNP Service Provider or Enterprise
  • Nokia Nokia Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II)  

Skills

  • Knowledge of company products and services 

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A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you’ll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here We’re committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

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