Job Description:
At Cable One and our family of brands, we keep our customers and associates connected to what matters most. For our associates, that means: a thriving and rewarding career, respect for the communities where they live and work, a focus on health and wellness, an excellent work/life balance, and an open and inclusive workplace.
The PON Engineer performs tasks related to deploying new technologies and upgrades to the current Access network infrastructure. Up to half of the expected responsibility of this position involves analysis, design, development, and testing.
What you will do to contribute to the company's success
- Performs implementation of new hardware and/or software as it relates to Access Engineering projects.
- Maintains the lifecycle management environment within the Data Center and Local Offices; Assists with upgrades to the Access Infrastructure and all-inclusive IP routing
- Assists with the creation of Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation for configuration templates, method of procedures, network diagrams, knowledge base articles, bill of materials and support documentation.
- The ability to drive resolution to projects and issues with little supervision
- Analyzes project requests to estimate time and cost.
- Works as part of a project team to determine requirements, risks, and limitations for each project scope.
- Performs on-call duties, customer equipment escalations, and overnight network changes as assigned
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience
- BA/BS Degree preferred
- Associate and/or professional level network certification preferred
- IP Networking,
- SONET
- Ethernet,
- Fiber Network Design (PON)
- Network Performance Monitoring Tools,
- Cisco Switches & Routers, Juniper, Ciena, Alcatel, Calix.
- Cloud-Based Solutions,
- Microsoft Office Suite, (Project, Visio),
- Service Now Agile Methodology, Scrum Master
- The ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation.
- Experience with RF technologies
- Advanced technical certifications
Core Competencies
Committed: Values each customer, while working hard to keep their business and support our communities.
Helpful: Delivers support in the ways that are most useful to our customers and addresses their needs with expertise, respect, and empathy.
Proactive: Understand what our customers need, and actively works to make their relationship with use seamless, easy, and rewarding.
Personal: Knows our customers well, and tailors our communications and interactions to address their needs and expectations.
Benefits
Cable One and our family of brands appreciates the role our associates play to help the company grow, and in return an excellent benefits package is offered to our associates to recognize the importance of their contributions, such as:
Medical, dental, and vision plans – start when you start!
Life insurance (self, spouse, children)
Paid time off (vacation, holiday, and personal/sick days)
401(k) - 100% company match starts day 1 of employment (up to 5% of eligible compensation)
Group Legal plan with Identity Theft Protection
Additional Perks
Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 on 1st year)
Annual community support to various organizations across the U.S.
Associate recognition & awards programs
Advancement opportunities
Collaborative work environment
FREE Cable One services for associates who live in a serviceable area
Up to $75/mo. Stipend
Remote Access to select premium channels (Cable One, Sparklight, Cable America and ValuNet Fiber Only)
We’re an Award-Winning Organization!
Forbes’ “America’s Best Midsized Employers” 2021-2023
Our Commitment
Diversity lies in the communities we serve and among the associates who dedicate themselves to ensure our continued success. Here at Cable One and our family of brands, we believe it is our individual and unique talents, backgrounds and perspectives that, when combined, truly make us an unstoppable force. "Stronger Together" is not just a verbal cue, it is the motto that our associates live by, exemplify, and embody each and every day.
Cable One and our family of brands is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.
Pre-hire Processes
Cable One and our family of brands is committed to keeping our associates and customers safe. Job offers are contingent upon the results of background, drug screening, and reference check. Only after successfully passing these pre-hire clearances are individuals approved for hire and ready to start their successful and rewarding career.
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What We Do
Cable One Business offers scalable, reliable, and efficient solutions so that the businesses we serve can be successful. Business services available through Cable One include high-speed internet; business phone service; reliable, crystal-clear cable TV services; and fiber-optic solutions.
