DOCSIS Test & Automation Engineer IV

Kforce has a client that is seeking a DOCSIS Test & Automation Engineer IV in Englewood, CO.

Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced DOCSIS Test & Automation Engineer IV to support the validation, certification, and testing of next-generation broadband technologies, including DOCSIS 4.0 initiatives. This is a senior-level role requiring extensive experience in DOCSIS environments, network architecture, protocol testing, and broadband device certification.

The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise in cable broadband technologies, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and the ability to independently execute complex testing efforts with minimal ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform certification and validation testing for DOCSIS-based broadband devices, firmware releases, maintenance releases, and new feature deployments
• Support DOCSIS 4.0 testing initiatives and broadband network certification efforts
• Execute automated, hybrid, and manual testing methodologies across multiple environments
• Validate modem functionality, firmware performance, network behavior, and customer-premise equipment (CPE)
• Analyze system logs, test results, and network data to identify root causes of defects and performance issues
• Conduct exploratory testing and edge-case scenario validation to identify defects before customer deployment
• Perform command-line diagnostics and troubleshooting utilizing Linux/Unix environments
• Validate IPv4, IPv6, routing protocols, network topology, and transport technologies
• Execute DPOE network testing, TR-069 testing, and CPE device performance validation
• Evaluate modem and network behavior during power recovery, service interruptions, and customer-impacting events
• Test and tune network security devices and systems, including connectivity and access controls
• Support testing of routers, switches, Ethernet technologies, optical transport systems, and related communications technologies