Sr Principal Storage Architect at Comcast (Denver, CO)

Comcast's Technology.Product. Xperience organization works at the intersection of media and technology. Our innovative teams are continually developing and delivering products that transform the customer experience. From creating apps like TVGo to new features such as the Talking Guide on the X1 platform, we work every day to make a positive impact through innovation in the pursuit of building amazing products that are enjoyable, easy to use and accessible across all platforms. The team also develops and supports our evolving network architecture, including next-generation consumer systems and technologies, infrastructure and engineering, network integration and management tools, and technical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and design storage infrastructure solutions to support the development and deployment of advanced IP video technologies and services.
• Lead and drive the implementation of reliable, scalable and versatile storage infrastructure.
• Research, develop and drive the forward-looking storage strategy via proof of concepts to ensure the longevity of video storage.
• Foster cross-functional mentoring and knowledge sharing across the various engineering teams.
• Manage and mentor a team of systems engineers, assign and prioritize project tasks.
• Oversee configuration and management of storage infrastructure.
• What your team of skilled engineers performs.
  • Provide hands-on systems level engineering and technical oversight for all Storage Platforms.
  • Configuration and standardization of storage system fault tolerance, monitoring and stress testing.
  • Tests and certifies systems releases and firmware for storage infrastructure components provided by vendors.
  • Tier 3 support for critical escalations

Key Abilities:

• Must be able to work independently, be self-motivated and handle multiple priorities.
• High attention to detail and strong ability to problem solve and drive resolution.
• Proactive ownership, positive attitude, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong facilitation and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills to clearly articulate complex issues and technologies to senior leadership.
• Strong experience gathering requirements and supporting advanced software development teams in an agile environment.
• Willingness to learn and step outside their comfort zone.

Key Skills:

• 12+ years of hands-on experience in systems engineering.
• Experience with large scale distributed storage architectures, IBM Cleversafe, AWS S3 or equivalent object storage technology.
• Knowledge of video storage platforms, video on demand and cloud DVR.
• Experience managing a team of engineers responsible for various infrastructure domains.
• Knowledge of CI/CD methodologies and Immutable Infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure Systems & Platforms
  • Compute-Linux OS
  • Networking VLAN, Routing, Multicast, Unicast
  • Data Centers Racks, Power, Cooling
  • Automation Bash, Python, Ansible
  • Virtualization VMware, OpenStack
  • Containers Docker on Kubernetes
• Experience with developing and enforcing standards and best practices in managing large scale cloud infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts (VLAN, TCP/IP, Multicast, Unicast, OSI).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment.

What do you get?

• Flexible schedule, telecommuting, work life balance.
• A variety of snacks, drinks and catered lunches.
• Opportunity to collaborate with world class engineers like yourself.
• Recreation games, ping pong, cornhole, foosball
• Excellent company benefits.
• An Awesome boss

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer

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Eng 2, Engineering Ops at Comcast (Philadelphia, PA)

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Job Summary:
Responsible for contributing in project teams, troubleshooting
operational issues, providing technical solutions to operational
problems, new product implementation, implementing existing products and
services, and the overall upkeep and maintenance of designated areas of
engineering. Acts in compliance with industry and Company technical
requirements, standards, policies, and procedures. Works with moderate
guidance in own area of knowledge.

Employees at all levels are expect to:

- Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how
you do your job
- Own the customer experience-think and act in ways that put our
customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint,
and make them promoters of our products and services
- Know your stuff-be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our
game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital
tools and experiences
- Win as a team-make big things happen by working together and being
open to new ideas
- Be an active part of the Net Promoter System-a way of working that
brings more employee and customer feedback into the company-by joining
huddles, making call backs and helping us elevate opportunities to do
better for our customers
- Drive results and growth
- Respect and promote inclusion and diversity
- Do what's right for each other, our customers, investors and our
communities

Core Responsibilities:
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair all but the most complex issues.
Performs maintenance activities with a minimum of supervision and
guidance. Leads technical outage bridges and engages appropriate
resources to drive issues to closure.
- Acts as an advocate for Engineering Operations procedures, policies,
and processes. Ensures projects and initiatives are adhering to Company
standards.
- Tracks and reports operational workflows; maintains records of results
and feedback. Analyzes data and metrics, identifies problem areas, and
provides actionable insight.
- Acts as a technical resource in projects and initiatives and ensures
successful project implementation.
- Contributes to design considerations for new products or architectural
changes to existing products.
- Analyses problems in design, configuration, data flow, and data state
within a highly complex multi-product provisioning system.
- Performs routine maintenance tests for designated areas of engineering
and ensures all maintenance is properly validated to minimize impact.
- Provides training and guidance to less experienced team members.
- Attains industry standard certifications and education.
- Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters
of significance.
- Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work
nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specification:
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
- Engineering, Computer Science
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- Generally requires 2-5 years related experience

Comcast is an EOE/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer.

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