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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Metro & HFC Network designer - **Company:** METRO LLC - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Test Suite, Adobe InDesign, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Unix, Cloud Computing, Computer Networks, DevOps, Perl (Programming Language), Ethernet, IPv4, IPv6, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Multi-protocol Systems, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Network Layer, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL Server, Multicasting, Network Service, Network Administration, Network Virtualization, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), OpenStack, Oracle (Applications), Scrum Methodology, Cloud Services, TCP/IP, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Network Routers, Sybase, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SDN Network, Cloud Optimization, Ddos, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/6d61e570-05b2-46cf-bd51-96b148b62078/metro-hfc-network-designer-philadelphia-pa-onsite-contract ## About the Role * Experience with cable industry standard practices, interfaces, operating systems, and protocols such as DOCSIS 3.0/3.1, SIP, and PacketCable * Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, IPv6, BGP, OSPF, Multicast, and MPLS, working knowledge of IS-IS * Prior extensive experience surrounding Ethernet and IP Service (Ethernet Private Line, Private LAN, Dedicated Internet, IPVLN, Internet, and Managed Router) * MEF 2.0 and 3.0 understanding and support * BGP experience at an ISP level both Corporate and Customer facing * SME support in Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols that support Business Services * OAM, CFM understanding and support * RFC2544, Y.1564 and Y.1731 understanding and support * IPv4 and IPv6 understanding and support * WAVE Services understanding and support * Engineering position focused on Network Automation, Software Defined Networks and Network Virtualization within the Commercial Services line of business. * Engineer will participate in the evaluation, design, trial and deployment of our next generation network (NGN) products and service delivery. * Experience with hands on across a national Metro-E, multi-vendor network is preferred. A background supporting a service provider network is a plus. * Engineer will partner with architecture, BU, service delivery and operations to drive on- going evolution and support of the current platform. * This individual should have practical knowledge of managed services for customer network implementations. * Individual should have practical knowledge of large enterprise network implementations in various industries. * Background in design and deployment of complex data networks in the Midsize and Enterprise Market highly preferred. * Working knowledge of IPS/IDS (Intrusion Detection and Prevention Systems), DDoS, Firewalls and Security event management. * CCNP, JNCIP certification and equivalent working experience * It is desirable to have in the cloud management systems like OpenStack and VMware vCloud, Network management products, OSS products and familiarity with industry standards, specifically ETSI * Operation Escalations - Adv Ops, Service Delivery and Service Assurance support * Tail-F, Yang, XML, JSON, Java, Perl, Python UNIX Scripting languages required * Experience of building high-availability (HA) production-grade solutions in virtualised environments * Familiar with PostgreSQL, Oracle, Sybase, MSSQL * Any exposure to supporting Business KPI's, network metrics and performance analysis is * a plus. * Work within Agile/Scrum methodology and approach Platforms and Core CPE Metro-E: * Ciena 39xx, 51xx, Optical Transport * Nokia Optical Transport * Cisco ASR/ISR Series, 5501 * Juniper ACX, MX Series * Nokia Switches and Routers * Arista Switches * CM: Arris 8200, Cisco DPC3008, E6000 Test Gear * EXFO, Viavi and VeEX Handheld Test Sets * Ixia Test Suite of Products Cloud Strategy Support * AWS, Azure Provider and Customer Integration Strategies ## Description Job Description: Network Engineer - SME - Metro-E, Ethernet, y.1564/RFC2544 testing, Cloud Services, SDN/NFV, DEV-Ops. This position will primarily support Metro-Ethernet with a focus our current MEF compliant services and new products and services related to POR and NON- POR planning. An additional focus will be in Cloud Services and their integration with our Metro-E product suite. Team - Ethernet Connectivity, Network Services Engineering, Product Development Current Product Development Trains and Areas of Support * Metro-E (Ethernet Services) * SMB - EoHFC, Cable Plant * Cloud Strategy D2C (AWS, Azure and Cloud Partners) * Security Edge Support Summary Overview * Y.1564/RFC2544 testing and adherence to SLA network objectives * AWS and Azure Cloud strategy - understanding of cloud products and integration with Metro-E and SDN based services ## Related Videos - [IoT: The road to sustainability](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/557-iot-the-road-to-sustainability) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)