Job Description
The successful candidate will join the Core Network Engineering and Implementation team with responsibilities for engineering Verizon's new eNSE platform in the Pacific and North Central Markets. Being a part of the Network Build Team, you will assist with and perform implementation responsibilities throughout the central and western parts of the United States and work closely with the Implementation and Engineering teams to carry out our strategic technology goals and transition from VXLAN to the eNSE platform. This new network leverages virtualization and software defined networking to transform how we provide products and services while maintaining our position as the industry leader. Verizon is seeking a motivated and driven engineering professional who will assume responsibilities for engineering IP networking build projects and work closely with the Capacity Planning, Design and Operations teams to implement our strategic technology goals. The candidate will work to create an environment of teamwork and cooperation with all stakeholders including: territories, edge, and design.
Required Skills & Experience
* Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
* Experience with IP Layer 1-3 for Edge Networks and strong knowledge of MPLS
* Hands on experience with virtualization of networks and implementing updates and changes on working devices
* Functional knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4 and IPv6)
* Four or more years of relevant work experience
* Knowledge of spine and leaf fabric networking
* Working knowledge of VXLAN and BGP
* Must possess extensive knowledge of Layer 1 troubleshooting for copper and fiber cabling including Cat5/6 copper cabling and fiber types SC, LC, FC, MPO, MOP creation and implementation
* Must have in depth knowledge and expert comprehension of Command Line Interface (CLI) commands for Nokia 7750/7706/7250, Cisco 55A1,5504, 5508, 9508, CRS-16, Nexus 3k/5k/7K/9K (IOS, XE, XR, NX-OS)
* They must possess the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time, stay organized/prioritize their workload, and make updates to tickets/spreadsheets/deployment schedules.
* need to be comfortable working on the phone and troubleshooting with local support personnel to correct OBM (Out of Band Management) and Ethernet/fiber cabling issues.
* They must have the ability to follow and implement detailed engineering design documents and join team/project calls throughout the day in various US time zones and have the ability to convey status and work updates.
* Administrative skills to track and update emails, tickets, projects, and work logs.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.