Do you thrive on designing advanced network solutions for clients in specialized vertical markets? As a Vertical Sales Engineer II at Spectrum, you will partner with sales teams and customers to deliver strategic, cost-effective proposals for Fiber Internet Access, Private Networking and Voice solutions. Your expertise will drive successful implementations and position Spectrum as the technology provider of choice for mid-market organizations.
How You Will Make an Impact
- Communicate directly with clients and sales teams to assess network environments, business requirements and technical needs, delivering tailored solutions and strategic proposals
- Design complex voice and data network solutions, including preparing network topologies and technical specifications for customer applications
- Prepare pre-sale conceptual designs and collaborate with Engineering and Operations for solution review, approval and costing
- Compile project cost elements and work on solution pricing, submitting IRR analyses to Finance for approval
- Review and refine solutions for mid-market clients with 25-500 employees, ensuring proposals align with client needs
- Support Sales Engineer I with complex voice and data network solutions, providing technical guidance and assistance
- Present technical proposals on Spectrum Business products, guiding customers through integration and implementation
- Act as a liaison between customers, sales teams and various internal departments, conducting site surveys to ensure successful installations
- Provide post-sale documentation and support to installation and project management teams, clarifying service expectations with diagrams and written materials
- Deliver technical training to Account Executives, Account Managers and Sales Support personnel and assist in the development and launch of new products
- Maintain and strive to improve knowledge of Spectrum Business products, industry trends and emerging technologies
Working Conditions
- Office environment
- Travel Required
What You Will Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree with a concentration in IT or equivalent training, education and experience
Experience
- 5+ years of sales engineering and networking experience in the telecom or service provider industry
Skills
- Read, write, speak and understand English
- Work closely with sales executives and proven knowledge of the sales cycle
- Knowledge of Metro Ethernet technologies (EPL, EVPL, ELAN), LANs, WANs, email, DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs and data security methods
- Extensive understanding of industry networking technologies: TCP/IP, IP VPN, MPLS, VPLS, Ethernet, VoIP, SONET, DWDM
- Familiarity with networking fundamentals: routers, switches, LAN, MAN, WAN, DS3, OC-x, CSU/DSU and CPE
- Voice networking expertise, focusing on VoIP, signaling protocols, PBX and strong knowledge of converged multimedia applications
- Experience with routing protocols such as BGP, ISIS, OSPF, RIP and emerging technologies
- Understanding of business drivers, industry trends and regulatory shifts in targeted vertical markets
- Proven track record of developing long-term relationships with key decision makers in large enterprises
- Proficiency in MS Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project Presentation and proposal design skills
- Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and auto insurance coverage
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, MEF-CECP certifications preferred
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A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.
The base pay for this position generally is between
$83,200.00 and $163,300.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.
In addition, this position has a commission earnings target starting at
$30,000.
Get to Know Us Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S.
Grow Your Career Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve - providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent training, education, and experience
- 5+ years of sales engineering and networking experience in the telecom or service provider industry
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Experience working closely with sales executives and knowledge of the sales cycle
- Knowledge of Metro Ethernet technologies, LANs, WANs, email, DNS, TCP/IP, firewalls, VPNs, and data security methods
- Extensive knowledge of TCP/IP, IP VPN, MPLS, VPLS, Ethernet, VoIP, SONET, and DWDM
- Knowledge of routers, switches, LAN, MAN, WAN, DS3, OC-x, CSU/DSU, and CPE
- Voice networking expertise, including VoIP, signaling protocols, PBX, and converged multimedia applications
- Experience with BGP, ISIS, OSPF, RIP, and emerging networking technologies
- Understanding of business drivers, industry trends, and regulatory shifts in targeted vertical markets
- Track record of developing long-term relationships with enterprise decision makers
- Proficiency in MS Visio, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project
- Presentation and proposal design skills
- Valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record, and auto insurance coverage
- CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, CCDP, or MEF-CECP certification
Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% of pay, with many roles also receiving an additional 3% employer retirement contribution. Feedback suggests this creates a notably strong foundation for long‑term savings.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with health accounts and mental‑health resources, with up to $1,500 funded into a healthcare account for some national plans. Company materials also indicate efforts to keep employee premiums stable over time.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks for parents, 14 weeks for birth mothers), fertility benefits, and up to $15,000 for adoption/surrogacy reimbursement are highlighted. These offerings indicate meaningful support for family building and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
At Spectrum, our Product & Technology teams build the platforms and tools that power seamless connectivity and entertainment across Internet, WiFi, Video, Mobile and Voice. Supporting more than 500 million devices, we’re transforming the next era of connected experiences with some of the fastest, most reliable and advanced services in the nation. It’s an unmatched environment for designers, architects, engineers, developers, operators and data scientists to grow their careers, solve complex challenges and collaborate to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Join us to help deliver what’s next.
Why Work With Us
At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.
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