Network Engineer - DOCSIS

Description Kforce is immediately seeking an experienced Network Engineer with DOCSIS in support of our enterprise telecommunications and mass media client based in Englewood, CO.Responsibilities:
* Destructive Testing:
Push systems to failure to identify design flaws or limitations before deployment;
Document fixes and create detailed field resolution procedures
* Regression Testing:
Ensure that new code releases are backward compatible and do not degrade performance;
Test and compare against prior versions for optimal performance
* Integration Testing:
Validate end-to-end service delivery across CMTS platforms supporting bundled services (internet, voice, video, mobile)
* Create detailed test reports,
-how-to- documents, and implementation guides for code upgrades/downgrades and feature enablement
* Review and test new code releases, document test results, participate in bug scrubs, and work cross-functionally to resolve issues
* Collaborate with software, hardware, and network teams to verify functionality and network performance
* Utilize network testing tools and techniques to identify and troubleshoot issues across protocols and hardware platforms Requirements
* Hands-on experience with DOCSIS technologies and CMTS platforms (Arris Cadant & E6000, Cisco U  10K and C )
* Proven experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco and Juniper routers/switches
* Experience with data center infrastructure and cloud computing environments
* Strong understanding of IPv4 and IPv6 networking
* Solid background in Linux (CentOS preferred) for network testing and automation tasks
* Deep knowledge of networking fundamentals:
QoS, NAT, ACLs, IPSEC
* Proficiency with key protocols: TCP/IP, UDP, SNMP, SIP, TFTP, DNS, DHCP, RIP, OSPF, BGP
* Familiarity with network analysis tools: ping, trace route, Wireshark, tcpdump, SIPp
* Excellent communication and documentation skills;
Ability to translate technical findings into operational guidance

Preferred

Skills:

* Experience with Bash scripting for automation or testing workflows
* Familiarity with Postman or REST API validation
* Experience with Intel and Broadcom chipset CLI debugging is a significant plus
* Ability to interpret low-level chipset logs and hardware behaviors for issue resolution

Job Type Contract Compensation
48 - $56