Systems Engineer II

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Location:

Bethpage, NY, US, 11714

Brand:
Optimum

Requisition #: 12427

Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today!

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're seeking driven and enthusiastic professionals to join our team, empower lives, fuel businesses, and drive innovation. Connectivity is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected.

Our successes, now and in the future, are powered by our amazing product, a commitment to our people and culture, and the connections we make in our communities.

If you are resourceful, collaborative, and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is for you!

We are looking for a Systems Engineer II to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you willbe responsible for integrating systems for broadband devices while designing, implementing, andmaintaininga robust infrastructure. The ideal candidate will haveexpertisein system administration, network architecture, automation, and troubleshooting complex technical issues. You will work closely with cross-functional teams tooptimizeand enhance system performance, ensuring seamless integration and reliability for cutting-edgebroadband technologies.

Scope of Work:

• Automate the deployment and management of system operations using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Power Shell, Bash)
• Integrate and validate broadband CPE (gateways, modems, Wi-Fi) into the production architecture.
• Design, deploy, and maintain systems, including servers, networking components, and cloud infrastructure.
• Automate lab and operational workflows; monitor health and close issues through to root cause.
• Partner with development, operations, and security on releases, incidents, and hardening.
• Keep topologies, MOPs, change logs, and troubleshooting guides current.
• Monitor and improve system performance, ensuring high availability and security.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues, implementing effective solutions.
  
  Collaborate with development and security teams to support Dev Ops and cybersecurity initiatives.
• Collaborate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery strategies.
• Create and maintain up-to-date documentation of network topologies

Collaboration and Documentation:

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of network topologies, including traffic flow and interconnectivity.
• Create detailed troubleshooting guides for device and network failures.
• Create change management & deployment logs to track system updates and upgrades to ensure stability.
• Write clear and concise workflow documents, emails, presentations, and thought leadership materials.
• Staying current with new technologies, certifications, and knowledge sharing.
• Proactively share knowledge, mentor junior engineers, and maintain accountability for team performance and production availability.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Master’s degree is a plus.
• 3–5 years in systems, network, or CPE/broadband engineering. Proficiency in Windows, Linux, or both operating systems.
• Hands‑on Linux, IP networking, and scripting; CPE/Wi‑Fi/DOCSIS or RDK-B strongly preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Strong understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, firewalls).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Required Technical

Skills:

• Broadba…