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Submarine Cable NOC Engineer
When you join Verizon
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What you’ll be doing...
The position is suited for a self-motivated individual who will support Network Operations Center Services to Consortiums owned Submarine Cable Systems Networks, in a 24x365 rotating shift environment.
- Remotely monitor and troubleshoot Network and Equipment alarms on fiber optic transmission and digital cross connect equipment and wiring as related to a submarine cable network.
- Utilize various supervisory systems platforms applying fault isolation techniques and standard diagnostic procedures, to isolate and resolve equipment and circuit problem.
- Act as main Point of Contact for the associated Terminal Parties, Capacity Owners, and Equipment Supplier(s).
- Remotely provision new facilities and coordinate point-to-point pre-service testing with the involved parties in a timely manner.
- Proficiently interact with multiple Telco/Technology Operators interfaces, departments and various employees with all levels of expertise.
- Summarize and log the results/findings of each activity in related trouble ticket databases as well as reports when requested.
What we’re looking for...
The ideal candidate is a dynamic Team Player, supported by strong Work/Business Ethic, must demonstrate, as it would apply to optical network transport and multiplexing, a working / in-depth knowledge of the Submarine Cable Systems industry and its associated key components such as: Power Feeding Equipment (PFE); Submarine Line Terminal Equipment (SLTE); Network Protection Elements’ (NPE) and their utmost current elements associated to optical coherent technology.
In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of work experience.
- Must have Security Clearance USA: L (DOE).
- Willingness to work in a rotating shift environment (includes nights, weekends, etc).
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Prior Submarine Cable Landing Station, NOC, or Surveillance Center’s experience.
- Preferred Submarine Network Equipment’s manufacturers include: Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent, Mitsubishi, Xtera, TE SubCom, Infinera, NEC and their related remote supervisory packages/Network Management System(s).
- Demonstrated a working / in-depth knowledge of the typical US domestic optical terrestrial transport and its associated key components.
- Ability to work independently and proficiently interact with multiple departments and various employees with all levels of expertise.
- Previous work experience in Telecommunication (Carriers/Equipment Suppliers), IT, Cloud Computing, possess good communication skills, excellent team playing skills.
- Dynamic, Dependable, Self-Starter and Self-motivated, Innovative, Problem solver and capable of working independently.
- Ability to take the lead in and work under pressure.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons).