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Principal Engineer I

Greenwood Village, Colorado

Spectrum’s growth and success in the ever-evolving technological landscape are built on the sophisticated innovations and service reliability our Network Operations groups provide. Our Operating Model focuses on maintaining operational excellence and reliability of Spectrum’s network to enhance our customer’s experience. The Network Operations environment is based on our Key Laws of Focus which values accuracy, resiliency and response time.

Applications Platform Operations (APO) encompasses an expansive range of proficiencies over five major areas of expertise: IT Security, Provisioning, Operations System Support, Data Implementation, and Email and Customer Portal. We focus on the technology and services that create a seamless and secure customer experience.

  • Full-time
  • Job level: Entry to Senior
  • Travel: Occasional

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  • Analytical
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail-oriented
  • Flexible
  • Leadership
  • Team Player

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Rewards

Spectrum wants to help you get more out of life and take care of things outside the office to make life a little easier. We provide:

  • Health Insurance

    Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans available.

  • Paid Time Off

    Paid vacation, sick and personal time, and holidays.

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings

    We provide a 100% match for every dollar you contribute, up to 6% of your eligible pay.

  • Education Assistance

    Get reimbursed up to $10,000 a year for undergraduate and graduate degrees through our partnership with Guild.

  • Career Progression

    Advancement is a very real and achievable goal.

  • Training and Certification

    Sponsored courses help enhance your skills.

Responsibilities

Position Type: Full Time Location: Greenwood Village, Colorado Date Posted: Date posted 01/17/2025 Anticipated Close Date: 2025-01-24 04:09 PM (UTC) Areas of interest: Information Technology, IT Management/Project Management, Systems Engineering Requisition Number: 2025-46606 Business unit: Network Operations EGN601-APO

This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Policy. Eligible employees can work from home up to one day each week.

JOB SCOPE

Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex cloud infrastructure, acting as a technical expert by overseeing cloud architecture, development, security, automation, and optimization across an organization, often with a focus on strategic planning and guiding other cloud engineers on best practices across the Charter public cloud.


DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES

  • Creating and maintaining scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud architectures across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, AZURE).
  • Mentoring and guiding junior cloud engineers on cloud technologies and best practices.
  • Implementing robust cloud security measures to protect sensitive data and comply with industry regulations..
  • Tests and reviews system designs.
  • Building and managing automation tools to streamline cloud operations, including deployment, scaling, and monitoring.
  • Monitoring cloud performance and identifying bottlenecks to improve Charter system efficiency.
  • Diagnosing and resolving technical problems within the Charter cloud environment.
  • Adheres to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable.
  • Knows, understands and follows company policy.
  • Performs other duties as requested by manager.

BASIC / MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS

  • Masters or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field or related work experience
  • Minimum five (5) years of Engineering work experience

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATONS

  • Thorough understanding of the chosen cloud platform's services, including compute, storage, networking, databases, and security features.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages like Python, Java, or Go, particularly for automation and scripting.
  • Basic knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols and network topology.
  • Basic knowledge in TCP/IP and the OSI Model.
  • Basic knowledge in using ticketing and software tools to support the current operations.
  • Ability to perform duties in a very fast paced environment and ability to learn new technology quickly.
  • Deep knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and automation tools to streamline deployments and management.
  • Effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Mentoring and guiding junior cloud engineers, providing technical direction on cloud initiatives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Knowledge of company products and services
  • AWS Certified Professional

EGN601-APO 2025-46606 2025

Here, employees don’t just have jobs, they build careers. That’s why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value at every stage of life.


A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

This job posting will remain open until 2025-01-24 04:09 PM (UTC) and will be extended if necessary.

The base pay for this position generally is between $110,800.00 and $196,400.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.



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