Communications / Network Engineer II

Company

Cox Communications, Inc.

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Communications / Network Engineer II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Job Description

• Under general supervision, executes detailed network implementations for new technology.

• Must be able to read and respond to Sales RFPs/RFIs for potential managed WIFI , Enterprise network and Video Services.

• Successful candidate must be able to understand ISP and enterprise network tiers and deployments.

• Must be able to perform WIFI predictive, active and passive Site Surveys. Must be able to use the tools like Ekahau, IBwave etc.

• Supports implementation and deployment of new services, systems, applications and architectures with installation, configuration, integration, evaluation, testing, documentation, and training.

• Must have hands on experience with multiple WIFI vendors, Cisco , Meraki, Aruba, Extreme, Ruckus

• Manages intermediate level engineering pre-sales projects.

• Must be able to work and handle multiple projects and be able to meet aggressive timelines.

• Must be able to create engineering packages with Network engineering topologies.

• Participates in industry bodies monitoring technologies, proposals, and issues of technical interest and relevance to network operations.

• Provides engineering/technical support to Cox HN Sales and Sales Engineering.

• Prepares and delivers technical documentation and presentations.

• Ensures long term technology goals are consistent operationally across all groups.

• Partners with cross functional teams like, Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Design engineering and installations.

• Opens, tracks, executes, and resolves escalated trouble tickets as the top-level operational escalation path related to outages and trouble conditions on network platforms. Provides technical support for all Cox transmission media.

• Partners with Vendors to qualify new product and actively participate in product development.

• Must be able to travel to customer site to conduct site surveys for collecting enough data points to put together Bill of Materials (BOMs) for the Cox HN Sales leads.

• Creates Bill of Materials (BOMs) cost estimates for managed WIFI, Video In room entertainment systems and enterprise Network.

• Works with other business partners to manage local network tools to ensure network health and tool availability.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2 years' experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and up to 2 years' experience; or 6 years' experience in a related field

• Requires strong knowledge of Wifi Vendors tool you have to have experience

• Excellent collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization

• Requires working knowledge of transmission, switching, powering, grounding, mechanical, and cabling

• 1 year of experience operating complex networks and services and translating designs and architecture into operational practice and documentation

• 1 year of experience troubleshooting and diagnostics capabilities (e.g., Documented Methods and Procedures, documented outage restorations)

• Ability to work in 24/7 environment and on-call as required

• This position requires to work physically from the office located in Las Vegas

Preferred

BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (i.e., Engineering, Computer Science, or similar technical degree)

Certifications: CCNA, JNCIA, CCNP, CWNA , CWDP, CWSP, CWNP.

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Cox Communications is all about creating moments of real human connection; and for employees, that's true both in the workplace and in the problems we solve for customers. From building advertising solutions to unleashing IoT technologies to creating an exceptional experience for customers in our retail locations and online, we're creating a world that is smarter and more connected. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.