Wave

Optical Network Engineer IV

Wave$100K — $130K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Over 6 years of professional experience in network engineering
  • Proficient in data networking principles (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)
  • In-depth understanding of industry specifications (IEEE, ANSI) and networking technologies (Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet)
  • Expertise in network design, architecture, protocols, and network topology
  • Skilled in using network design software such as Visio and managing ticketing systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and manage local/wide area networks to ensure high availability and scalability for business operations
  • Troubleshoot and resolve critical network issues efficiently
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to implement new technologies
  • Provide excellent customer service and build trust with the engineering team
  • Document project requirements and ensure quality completion on time and within budget
  • Mentor and train engineering staff in networking principles and practices
  • Research technology opportunities to enhance business performance

Benefits

  • Ability to work in a Network Lab environment
  • Occasional travel as required
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Do you have what it takes to plan, forecast, implement, and identify resource requirements for highly complex network systems? As a Network Engineer IV at Spectrum, you will be responsible for designing and developing corporate network standards, enhancements, and network architecture critical to our business of keeping millions connected.

Responsibilities

How You'll Make an Impact
  • Design, deploy, manage, and ensure stability of the local/wide area network infrastructure technologies to provide high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability to effectively and efficiently support mission critical business systems
  • Demonstrate a high level of competence in LAN/WAN technologies, routing and switching platforms, troubleshooting critical issues, and coordination of implementation
  • Represent the engineering department working closely with architects and engineers in designing, modeling, and implementing new technologies
  • Become a trusted partner of our engineering team through the delivery of excellent customer service and knowledge that will allow our business to grow
  • Troubleshoot and resolves major network and system issues
  • Document project requirements including scope, costs, schedule, testing and terms of delivery to ensure project is completed with highest level of quality on time and within budget
  • Lead staff efforts-mentor and train other engineering personnel in key elements of networking systems and provide technical presentations to instruct co-workers and other production services support individuals
  • Research and identify technology opportunities and their application to the business
  • Test and validate all new hardware and connections for proper configuration and performance

Working Conditions

  • May work in Network Lab environment
  • Occasional travel as required


Qualifications

What You'll Bring to Spectrum

Required Qualifications

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent work experience

Experience
  • 6+ years of work experience

Skills
  • Ability to read, write and speak the English language
  • Data networking knowledge (OSI Model, TCP/IP, Optical Transport)
  • Extensive knowledge of related industry specifications and standards IEEE, ANSI, Fiber (Multimode, Single mode, UTP, etc.), Bridging, Switching, Routing, Ethernet and
  • Transport technologies and protocols
  • Extensive knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology
  • Extensive knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model, using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations, basic network devices and basic network appliances, and network designing software, such as Visio
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast-paced team environment, and learn new technology quickly
  • Ability to use personal computer and software applications, Microsoft Office, telephone, copier, fax, and calculator

Preferred Qualifications

Education
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
  • Juniper Network Certified Specialist (JNCIS or JNCIP)
  • Industry and vendor specific certifications and training (Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-Lucent, OCP, NONC, OTT, ONP, CONA/CONE, etc)

Skills
  • Knowledge of Spectrum's products and services

About Wave

Wave is a Canadian financial services company that provides accounting, invoicing, and payment processing software for small businesses. The company was founded in 2010 by Kirk Simpson and James Lochrie. Wave's software is used by over 4 million small businesses around the world. In 2019, the company was acquired by H&R Block for $405 million. Wave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
Learn more about Wave
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2011

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