Network Engineer

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Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, troubleshooting, and operational support of large-scale, multi-vendor network environments. The ideal candidate has strong IP networking and routing fundamentals, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and experience supporting reliable production networks. Job Description This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Support design, implementation, and operation of large-scale network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex routing, connectivity, performance, and configuration issues.
• Configure and support Cisco, Juniper, Nokia, or similar network platforms.
• Perform network changes, upgrades, migrations, and configuration deployments.
• Conduct pre-change and post-change validation and network health checks.
• Review configurations and routing behavior to identify issues and ensure engineering standards are met.
• Support network audits, compliance, capacity, and reliability initiatives.
• Analyze device logs, routing tables, packet flows, and operational data during troubleshooting.
• Participate in incident resolution and root-cause analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, vendors, and other technical teams.
• Maintain technical documentation, network standards, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, and packet forwarding.
• Working knowledge of routing protocols including BGP, IS-IS, OSPF, LDP, RSVP and MPLS.
• Understanding of BGP peering, route selection, attributes, filtering, and routing policies.
• Experience troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 network issues.
• Experience supporting production network changes and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with multi-vendor environments such as Cisco, Juniper, and Nokia.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in network engineering, network operations, or a related infrastructure role.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA, Nokia, or equivalent certification.
• Experience with carrier, backbone, service-provider, or large enterprise networks.
• Knowledge of MPLS, IPv6, or similar network technologies.
• Experience with Wireshark, tcpdump, telemetry, SNMP, syslog, or network monitoring platforms.
• Exposure to Python, APIs, network automation, or AI-assisted network operations is a plus, but not required.

Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Skills Network Engineering, Routing Protocols, Troubleshooting, Vendor Relationship Management

Compensation New Jersey Pay Range: $92,636.96 - $138,955.44

Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.

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Education Bachelor's Degree

While possessing the stated degree is preferred, Comcast also may consider applicants who hold some combination of coursework and experience, or who have extensive related professional experience. Certifications (if applicable)

Relevant Work Experience 5-7 Years

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.