Associate Systems Engineer Job - Full-time

Posting Job Title:Associate Systems Engineer
Requisition #: 154900BR
Posting Location: Herndon, VA, US
Area of Interest:Information Technology Services
Position Type: Full Time

Posting Job Description

The Time Warner Cable Corporate office currently seeks an Associate Engineer for our Systems Application Development department. Below, please find a description of some of the essential duties and responsibilities required to function successfully in this position.

Essential Job Functions:
-Provides basic level of systems & network support and performance monitoring for the development and test labs, which service internal clients including QA and Engineering.
-Contributes to the installation and configuration of Linux and Unix and related server and client hardware and software, as well as, integration activities between platforms.
-Maintains network configuration zones, local/wide area network hardware, software, and telecommunications services including system software, software applications, router configuration, firewalls, switches, and cabling.
-Interfaces with team members and testing personnel to provide peer consulting to ensure timely delivery, proper maintenance, and availability lab systems.
-Troubleshoots and resolves basic network and systems related problems.
-Assist in the building of servers, bare metal and VMs, which includes installation of OS via automated methods.
-Administers and manages various development tools, such as Subversion, JIRA ticketing system, Splunk, and Confluence Wiki.
-Administers network access for applications and systems including assignment of VLANs and IP addresses.
-May provide physical setup of hardware including servers, routers and modems. Operations include creation of CAT5 cable for physical wiring and unboxing and racking servers.

Job Requirements:

Candidate must be prepared to work as part of a team to develop high-quality software solutions. Ideal candidate would be capable of utilizing automation tools and writing basic automation scripts without significant external guidance.

Required Skills / Experience:

- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work through discussions with a team

- Service-oriented mindset. This position provides services to many internal customers.

- Can effectively and regularly switch between priorities.

- Basic understanding of networking standards and tech.

- Basic understanding of various protocols (IP, TCP, UDP, DHCP & DHCPv6, DNS, NTP, LDAP, SNMP)

- Some experience in the installation and configuration of Solaris/Linux and ESXi operating systems

- Operationalizing software (log rotation, startup/shutdown/maintenance scripts, etc.)

- Good oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Some knowledge of JRuby, Perl, and bash scripting

- Packaging and deploying software using RPM and apt / yum

- Understanding of IP networking technologies with specific knowledge of network addressing, routing, IP filtering, network based load balancing, etc. IPv6 experience a plus.

- Some knowledge of DNS, DHCP, LDAP, and NTP.

- Familiarity with Cisco iOS or Juniper JunOS.

- Experience with ESXi, vSphere, and VM deployment.

- Experience with systems supprting tools, such as monitoring, backups, and auditting.

- XML and SOAP

- Familiarity with open source tools and applications.
Thorough knowledge of secure software development practices and common application security issues.


Education and Experience:
Bachelor ' s degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent training, education and experience.


Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:
No Supervisory responsibilities with this position.


Travel Requirements:
Travel <5 %


Physical Demands:
The physical demands for this position are typical to an office environment and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. This could include unboxing and racking servers and other appliances, or cabling systems for deployment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Time Warner Cable offers competitive benefits to include medical, dental, vision, a matched 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and a pension plan. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.timewarnercable.com. EOE/M/F/D/V


FCC Unit_TWC: HQ452
Controlling Establishment ID: 00236 - Herndon 13820 Sunrise Valley

More on TWC:
Time Warner Cable reaffirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to qualified employees and applicants. Individuals will be considered for positions for which they meet the minimum qualifications and are able to perform without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, current unemployment status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Time Warner Cable is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Current Unemployment Status