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Optical Network Engineer IV

Spectrum
Spectrum Salary
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/5/2026
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Do you have what it takes to plan, forecast, implement, and identify resource requirements for highly complex network systems? As a Network Engineer IV at Spectrum, you will be responsible for designing and developing corporate network standards, enhancements, and network architecture critical to our business of keeping millions connected.

How You’ll Make An Impact

  • Design, deploy, manage, and ensure stability of the local/wide area network infrastructure technologies to provide high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability to effectively and efficiently support mission critical business systems
  • Demonstrate a high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching platforms, troubleshooting critical issues, and coordination of implementation 
  • Represent the engineering department working closely with architects and engineers in designing, modeling, and implementing new technologies
  • Become a trusted partner of our engineering team through the delivery of excellent customer service and knowledge that will allow our business to grow
  • Troubleshoot and resolves major network and system issues
  • Document project requirements including scope, costs, schedule, testing and terms of delivery to ensure project is completed with highest level of quality on time and within budget
  • Lead staff efforts—mentor and train other engineering personnel in key elements of networking systems and provide technical presentations to instruct co-workers and other production services support individuals
  • Research and identify technology opportunities and their application to the business
  • Test and validate all new hardware and connections for proper configuration and performance 

Working Conditions

  • May work in Network Lab environment 
  • Occasional travel as required 

Required Qualifications

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience

Experience

  • 6 years of work experience

Skills

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

Preferred Qualifications

Education

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 
  • Juniper Network Certified Specialist (JNCIS or JNCIP) 
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, OCP, NONC, OTT, ONP, CONA/CONE, etc) 

Skills

  • Knowledge of Spectrum’s products and services

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Here, our employees don’t just have jobs, they're building careers. That’s why we offer a 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.

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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