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Principal Engineer I

SPECTRUM

Charlotte, NC

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SKILLS
Advertising, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Automation, CCIE - Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert, Change Management, Cisco Network Systems, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Improvement, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Documentation, Employee Orientation, English Language, Ethernet, Federal Laws and Regulations, Hybrid Cloud, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Internet TV, Interpersonal Skills, JNCIE - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Expert, JNCIP - Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional, Juniper Networks Product Family, Local News, Lucent Network Systems, Mentoring, Microsoft Visio, Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Integration, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Protocols, Network Software, Network Support, Network Switching, Network Systems, Network Topology, Open Systems Interconnection (OSI), Operational Strategy, Operational Support, PC Software, Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Service Delivery, Signal Processing, Software Administration, Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Sports, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Reliability, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Player, Technical Support, Telecommunications, Testing
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
Today
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 drive engineering activities that will take Spectrum’s telecommunications and signal processing systems to new heights? As a Principal Engineer I, you will partner with network engineering, operations, and platform teams to design, implement, and optimize scalable, reliable, and secure network solutions. You will lead efforts to automate network provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, and deployment workflows, while helping teams adopt modern DevOps practices that improve speed, stability, and operational efficiency. In this impactful role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, enhancing critical network systems through infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and continuous improvement.


How You’ll Make an Impact 
  • Design, implement, monitor, enhance and troubleshoot systems in assigned areas 
  • Analyze and revise existing system logic difficulties and documentation as necessary 
  • Test and review system designs 
  • Provide engineering technical support and guidance to regional personnel and ensure all technical integration, changes, standards and documentation are met 
  • Mentor and guide the work of technical staff 
  • Review work plans and design and advise on improvements 
  • Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable 
  • Know, understand and follow company policy 
 
Working Conditions 
  • Office environment 

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum 
 
Required Qualifications 
 
Education 
  • Master’s or bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience 
Experience 
  • 5+ years engineering work experience 
  • 5+ years project management work experience 
Skills 
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English  
  • Basic knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols  
  • Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology  
  • Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model  
  • Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations 
  • Basic knowledge of network devices and basic network appliances  
  • Basic knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio  
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly  
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications  
 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 

Education 

  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)  
  • Juniper JNCIP-SP or JNCIE
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training preferred (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, etc.)  

Skills 

  • Expert knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet, and Transport technologies and protocols
  • Expert knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols, and network topology
  • Expert knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model
  • Expert knowledge of network devices and network appliances
  • Basic knowledge of network design software, such as Visio
  • High-level understanding of DevOps principles, including automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous improvement
  • Advanced knowledge of scripting and automation tools used to support network provisioning, configuration, and operational efficiency
  • Understanding of version control practices and change management processes in support of infrastructure and network environments
  • Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and performance management concepts for network and system reliability
  • Basic understanding of cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments and how network services integrate with them
  • Ability to collaborate across network engineering, operations, development, and security teams to support scalable and reliable service delivery

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About the Company

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SPECTRUM

Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 31 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1993
WEBSITE
https://jobs.spectrum.com/