4G and 5G Systems Operations Engineer

When you join VerizonVerizon is a leading provider of technology, communications, information and entertainment products, transforming the way we connect across the globe. Were a diverse network of people driven by our ambition and united in our shared purpose to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.What youll be doing...As the MTS IV Consultant you will function as a Tenant/DevOps contributing member who will provide engineering guidance as well as operational and technical support for our 5G, 4G, IOT/M2M, and Self Activation wireless subscribers. Your team owns and operates key subsystems that are pivotal to the IMS registration and attach process. These subsystems include: Home Subscriber Server (HSS), Subscriber Database subsystems, Authentication Authorization and Accounting (AAA), Home Location Register (HLR), and NetAct Element Management Systems.+ Building, deploying, and maintaining new virtualized and physical SDM Cores.+ Providing essential call flow analysis coupled with engineering and operational support for virtual IMS Core Subscriber Data Management (SDM) systems.+ Performing operational level administrative functions using: Linux/OpenStack/Application Deployment/Programming/DB Administration skillsets.+ Interacting with internal and external stakeholders, and will provide leading support for internal personnel.+ Being a point of contact for any customer related events is critical, as on-call rotation is required.+ Ensuring the integrity and health of the SDM platform is available for our customers.What were looking for...Youll need to have:+ Bachelors degree or four or more years of work experience.+ Four or more years of relevant work experience.+ Willingness to travel.Even better if you have:+ Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.+ Certification in Linux, OpenStack, Database Admin, Cloud Security or equivalent.+ Knowledge of LTE Registration, IMS Registration, and VoLTE call flows.+ Openstack/Cloud tenant operational experience.+ Demonstrated ability to quickly analyze situations, identify problems, and provide solutions.+ Demonstrated ability to lead and drive meetings to desired outcomes.+ Automation experience with Python, Ansible or other tools.+ Experience in performance tuning, software/hardware upgrades, and resource optimization.+ Knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, Netmask, DIAMETER, SIP, LDAP and load balancing.+ Knowledge of Cloud Transformation technologies.+ Knowledge of protocol analysis tools such as IrisView, NetScout, Wireshark, tcpdump, ping, netstat.+ Experience working with high availability and disaster recovery solution.+ In-depth knowledge of design principles of OpenStack architecture and how networking operates in an OpenStack cloud.Equal Employment OpportunityWe're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.Check out our diversity and inclusion (https://www.verizon.com/about/careers/work-culture) page to learn more.REQNUMBER: 558185-1B