Engineer 1, Network Engineering - Test & Turn Up

Comcast; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider is seeking an entry-level Network Engineer to support day-to-day operations across Metropolitan Ethernet and MPLS networks. Ideal for candidates starting their engineering careers, this position offers hands-on experience with essential systems and tools, while providing opportunities to grow into more complex responsibilities. Strong communication skills and a Bachelor's degree are preferred.

Benefits

Best-in-class Benefits

Opportunity for Commission or Bonus

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant coursework and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support operational tasks across Metro Ethernet and MPLS networks.
• Execute bandwidth upgrades and process disconnections.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues with off-net providers and CPE.
• Deactivate services and assist field technicians as needed.
• Conduct pre-checks for network functionality at customer demarcation.

Skills

Customer-Focused

Workplace Organization

Relationship Building

Professional Etiquette

Teamwork

Technical Knowledge

Critical Thinking Problem Solving

Professional Integrity

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Comcast Business offers a suite of Connectivity, Communications, Networking, Cybersecurity, Wireless, and Managed Solutions to help global organizations of all sizes prepare for what’s next. Powered by the nation’s largest Gig-speed broadband network and backed by 24/7 customer support, Comcast Business is a leading technology provider to small businesses and the Enterprise market.

Comcast Business has been recognized by industry analysts and associations as a leader and innovator, including being one of the fastest growing providers of Ethernet services.

Job Summary

Network Engineer 1 is an entry-level engineering role within the TTU DOI team, focused on supporting day-to-day operational tasks across Comcast’s Metro Ethernet and MPLS networks. This position is ideal for candidates beginning their engineering career, offering hands-on experience with core systems and tools such as Century, Orion, and CCOM. Engineer 1 will work under guidance to execute service activations, basic troubleshooting, and customer acceptance tasks, with opportunities to grow into more complex responsibilities over time.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities:

• Supports day to day operational tasks across Comcast Business's Metro Ethernet and MPLS networks.
• Execute simple bandwidth upgrades for Wholesale clients and process disconnects and soft issues for Enterprise clients.
• Work with off-net providers to troubleshoot connectivity issues with circuits or vendor supplied Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). Remove CPE from monitoring as needed.
• Deactivate services and issue soft disconnects for Metro Ethernet and CBH services.
• Respond to field technician call-ins across all products and assist with adding services to existing configurations.
• Troubleshoot basic service failures, send configurations and perform SFP tuning and ENNI support.
• Confirming service functionality at customer demarcation, including validating MAC addresses, traffic swaps, and NNI handoffs for Wholesale clients.
• Conduct pre-checks for optics, demarc specs and CPE settings; VLAN configuration, port status and duplex matching, auto-negotiation and traffic profiling, light level validation and SFP compatibility.
• Use various software systems and applications to effectively troubleshoot issues and equipment relating to underlying network connectivity, as well as to identify configuration and other related issues with managed services equipment. Exposure to Century, CCOM and Orion preferred.
• Basic understanding of Layers 1/2/3 of the OSI Model, as well as Metro Ethernet.
• Familiarity with service activation workflows, networking principles and testing methods.
• Collaborate with and foster relationships with internal and external customers. Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) and overtime as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Disclaimer

• This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Skills

Customer-Focused; Workplace Organization; Relationship Building; Professional Etiquette; Teamwork; Technical Knowledge; Critical Thinking Problem Solving; Professional Integrity

Salary

Base Pay: $25.75

The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience.

Relevant Work Experience

0-2 Years