Network Operations Engineer

• Support vCMTS platform setup, system installation, and network maintenance
• Execute system upgrades, change management, and automation scripting
• Monitor systems and perform incident mitigation in a 24/7 environment
• Identify recurring issues and partner with engineering teams on long-term solutions
• Troubleshoot network, server, and application issues
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (Python, Bash)
• Collaborate with product and project teams to deploy and operationalize new solutions
• Participate in an on-call rotation

• ~3+ years of experience in a 24x7 production operations environment

• Strong understanding of: o Networking fundamentals (critical) - troubleshooting & configuration o Linux/Unix systems administration o Scripting (Python, Bash)

• Experience troubleshooting server hardware and software issues

• Hands-on experience with networking devices (Cisco, Juniper, Arista) Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes, Jenkins, Ansible, Git
• Exposure to automation, monitoring, and service management tools
• Certifications such as CCNA or JNCIA

• Experience with new product integration or large-scale deployments What We’re Looking For

• Strong networking knowledge (top priority based on prior feedback)
• Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end systems (network + infrastructure)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, 24/7 operations environment
• Strong problem-solving and automation mindset

Contract: W2 only, 6-month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI Environment: 24/7 operations (on-call rotation, weekends/holidays as needed) Pay: $50/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match Overview This team is building a next-generation distributed cable network architecture to deliver faster speeds and increased bandwidth using virtualization.