Company Overview
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband provider and cable operator, serving over 57 million homes and businesses across 41 states under the Spectrum brand. The company offers a wide range of advanced residential and business services, including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile, and Voice.
About the Job
Charter Communications is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join our Technology Operations team. This role focuses on designing, deploying, and maintaining critical network automation platforms that support audit, compliance, remediation, and reporting for our core network infrastructure. You’ll work with Linux systems, container environments, web development, and Python programming to enhance and operate systems critical to Charter’s network services.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and develop network automation initiatives.
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Manage core network automation platforms and related systems.
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Oversee complex projects involving multiple technical systems.
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Design, implement, monitor, and troubleshoot network automation systems.
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Analyze and improve existing system logic and documentation.
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Provide technical support and mentorship to team members.
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Ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies.
What You Bring:
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5-10 years of engineering and project management experience.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
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Basic understanding of networking protocols, architectures, and tools (TCP/IP, OSI model, routing, switching).
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Familiarity with network design software and ticketing tools.
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Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Industry certifications (Cisco, Juniper, etc.) are a plus.
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4+ years software development experience with Python and Typescript.
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Experience with Django, Flask, or FastAPI frameworks.
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Proficiency in shell scripting, system security, and monitoring tools like Splunk and SNMP.
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Skilled in container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
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Advanced knowledge of network automation, multi-vendor environments, PostgreSQL, and RESTful API design.
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Comfortable working with network OS such as IOS, IOS-XR, NX-OS, Junos, and CLI/Netconf.
Why Charter?
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Dynamic career growth fueled by evolving technology.
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Strong culture of continuous learning and development.
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Innovation-driven environment delivering cutting-edge fiber and data solutions.
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Collaborative and supportive teams focused on your success.
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Comprehensive benefits supporting your work and life balance.
Join us to build the future of telecommunications and make an impact on millions of customers nationwide.