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Manager Network Engineering

Altice USA
United States, Texas, Plano
Mar 15, 2026
Are you looking to Optimize your life? Start your exciting path to a rewarding career today! We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you! We areOptimum! Job Summary Optimum is seeking a Manager of Network Engineering to lead the design for all FTTH, Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) network survey and design plant additions, upgrades and extensions within the stated Service Level Agreement (SLA). This role ensures reliable, high-performance connectivity for residents and property managers through survey, design, and cost estimating towards the release of units to the Optimum Sales organization for required approvals prior to packaging and forwarding of completed residential, commercial, and municipal units to construction. The Manager will oversee engineering activities related to network architecture, implementation, and ongoing support for MDU environments, working closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver best-in-class services. Responsibilities Develop, justify, and manage to the approved budget for capital and operational spending, identify and document any variance to final cost and budget. Ensure network performance, security, and reliability through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. Maintain documentation for network designs, configurations, and operational procedures. Identify and facilitate the training and development of all Optimum Design employees and contractor personnel as it pertains to new technology, safety, career progression and regulatory requirements. Assist in vendor evaluations and product selection for hardware and management platforms. Provide escalation support for complex issues and ensure timely resolution. Drive continuous improvement in deployment processes and customer experience. Maintain open lines of communication with staff, other departments and customers, utility and government agencies, contractors and engineering companies to ensure the highest level of service. Network Uptime: Maintain service availability at or above 99.9%. Issue Resolution: Resolve escalated network issues within SLA (e.g., 24-48 hours). Cost Efficiency: Deliver projects within budget while optimizing resource utilization. Qualifications BS/BA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent work experience. 10+ years of experience in network engineering and design, with at least 5 years in Design and/or Construction, focused on managing HFC and coaxial networks. Sound understanding of design and engineering standards for both coaxial and fiber plant. Versed in multiple FTTH, HFC/Fiber and Wi-Fi parameters and design architectures. Experience managing or supervising technical teams. Excellent communication and project management skills. Strong background in Excel is required and must be able to perform complex data analysis, create dynamic reports, automate tasks, and handle large datasets efficiently. Ability to interpret site plans and perform RF planning for multi-unit environments. At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey. If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity. All job descriptions and required skills, qualifications and responsibilities for a particular position are subject to modification by the Company from time to time, in the Company's discretion based on business necessity. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The Company provides reasonable accommodations upon request in accordance with applicable requirements. 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