Network Engineer III; DOCSIS

Position Overview

A leading telecommunications company in Denver is seeking an Intermediate Level Network Engineer (NEIII) to join their advanced lab team.

This role supports highly specialized technologies used in DOCSIS and PON/RPHY network environments.

• DOCSIS - minimum 2-3 years of hands‑on engineering experience
• iCMTS experience using Harmonic or Comm Scope
• PON experience, including OLTS platforms (Adtran or similar)
• Harmonic ecosystem experience (Cable
  
  OS, nodes, vCMTS, etc.)

If you lack experience in any of these four areas, this role is not applicable to your background.

• RPHY architectures
• Cisco routers and switches
• EPON technologies
• Routing & switching fundamentals in provider‑scale networks
• troubleshooting advanced field and customer‑impacting issues

• Investigate issues impacting enterprise and provider networks
• Reproduce field issues in a controlled lab environment
• Partner with vendors to isolate and resolve defects
• Break, test, and validate network equipment to identify root cause
• Design, document, and improve network architecture
• Evaluate current technologies to identify gaps and performance issues
• Verify connectivity, access, and security parameters
• Tune, test, and validate network and security devices
• Program and configure routers, switches, and access systems
• Manage network activities from planning through implementation

Solid understanding of routing protocols, provider‑grade hardware/software, and large‑scale network infrastructure is essential.

This is one of the most visible engineering teams in the company. You will be working on high‑impact issues that other groups cannot solve and gain experience with emerging access technologies used at massive scale.

• Hybrid schedule:
  Onsite in Denver 4 days per week
• Work closely with engineers, lab teams, vendors, and leadership
• Fast‑paced, problem‑solving‑driven environment

When field issues are not diagnosed and resolved quickly, customers experience service delays and revenue is impacted. Your work directly supports service reliability, customer satisfaction, and large‑scale network expansion initiatives.

This is a contract position based out of Denver, CO.

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Denver, CO.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.