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Job Summary

Responsible for assisting in the design of system architectures and solutions to bring to market new innovative products which span web service offerings. Assists in the planning, designing, integrating, testing, deploying and supporting of products. Helps with testing and operational activities. Has in-depth experience, knowledge and skills in own discipline. Usually determines own work priorities. Acts as resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Description

Network Engineer Product Development

Job Description:  HiCAP Network Engineer – 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
• 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

Skills

Detailed Design, HFC Network, IP Networks, Network Applications, Network Communications, Network Connectivity, Networking Solutions, Network Services, Product Development, Product Requirements, Technical Requirements

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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.

Certifications (if applicable)

Relative Work Experience

5-7 Years

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