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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Network Engineer - **Company:** Charter Communications, Inc. - **Location:** Gastonia, NC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Communications Protocols, Computer Networks, Ethernet, Network Topologies, Networking Hardware, OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Protocols, Software Tools, Selenium, Microsoft SharePoint, TCP/IP, Network Routing, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Fortinet, Video Streaming, Cisco - **Published:** September 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2982414646-2 ## About the Role This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Join Spectrum as a Network Engineer III and play a critical role in building, optimizing, and supporting highly complex network environments that power reliable connectivity and communication. In this role, you will help plan and design network architecture, implement enhancements, troubleshoot routing, switching, security, voice, video, and wireless services, and lead maintenance and upgrade efforts that keep systems performing at their best. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled network professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys solving complex technical challenges while driving continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in network engineering, security, routing and switching, and protocol design, along with the ability to support cross-functional projects and escalated operational issues. You will work with leading technologies such as Fortinet, Meraki, Cisco, and Adtran, contribute to technical standards and procedures, and help maintain critical managed services infrastructure. Working in this operational environment requires strong networking skills: * Work experience and advanced knowledge in Network Security and Firewalls (Fortinet, Meraki) * Work experience and advanced knowledge in Network Routing and switching (Cisco, Adtran) * Work experience and advanced knowledge in Voice and Video technology * Troubleshooting of all routing, switching, security, voice, video, and wireless services. If you are passionate about network performance, enjoy hands-on problem-solving, and are ready to make a measurable impact in a dynamic organization, Spectrum offers the opportunity to grow your career while helping deliver exceptional service., * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience, * 5+ years data network experience, * Ability to read, write and speak the English language * Ability to use personal computer and software applications like Microsoft Office * Demonstrated in-depth data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport) * Ability to work in a team environment, perform duties in a very fast-paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly * Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and Transport technologies and protocols * Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in network design, network architecture, network protocols, network topology, network devices, and network appliances * Demonstrated in-depth knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations. * Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of network designing software, such as Visio Preferred Qualifications Education * Experienced in scripting languages: * Python * Selenium Skills * Experienced with administration and development of MS SharePoint Sites and Chalk ## Description * Participate in network planning, network architecture design and engineering * Integrate and schematically depict communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations * Evaluate new products, perform network problem resolution * Assist in the development and documentation of technical standards * Develop and implement approved methods of procedure * Design and establish protocol compatibility standards, develop and implement network enhancements and make recommendations for improvement * Work on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization * Provide escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendors * Work on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead * Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable Working Conditions * Office Environment * Perform routine maintenance during the company change maintenance window 12 am - 6 am * May work in Network Lab environment * Depending on business group, on-call work may be an essential function of the job * Occasional travel as required ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [An Applied Introduction to eBPF with Go](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1075-an-applied-introduction-to-ebpf-with-go) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Turning Container security up to 11 with Capabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/718-turning-container-security-up-to-11-with-capabilities) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Best Countries for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/267-best-countries-for-software-engineers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter)