Distinguished Engineer - Cloud Orchestration

When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We’re a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition 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 you’ll be doing...

You will be a part of the Global Network & Technology organization focusing on the strategic technology evolution across our organization specifically Management and Orchestration. As part of this team you will work on and lead the overall architecture and design for Cloud Orchestration including WebScale Containerized Network Functions and VNFs, standards alignment with ETSI and 3GPP Management & Orchestration functions, Verizon Cloud Platform evolution, Automation and SDN transformation impacting positive change in the way that our customers live, work, and play.

• Leading various planning, engineering and operations teams, partners, standards and SMEs to construct a comprehensive design for Hybrid Cloud Resource and Network Orchestration.
• Judiciously using ETSI, 3GPP, O-RAN and other standards for the above, and recommend changes to the same if needed.
• Working closely with various teams and have ownership in designing automation solutions for Life Cycle Management, close loop service assurance, provisioning and activation, etc. in response to overall changes in the network brought in by Virtualization.
• Working with world-class engineers involved in planning and orchestration of virtualized network functions, software defined networks, OpenStack, Kubernetes and ONAP to lead the planning work to ensure emergence of a coherent architectural framework. Own the planning and executing proof of concepts (in the lab) for niche and emerging technologies.
• Leading the team to provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams in crafting solutions, and describing the impact of the new solution to systems and processes.

This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with telco network and software technology.

Even better if you have:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or any other related field.
• Design and development experience in some of the following areas: OSI, Cloud Architecture, OpenStack, Kubernetes, ETSI, ONAP, 3GPP (5G), and O-RAN standards.
• Networking services consisting of Virtual and Physical Network Functions.
• Experience onboarding VNFs and Containerized VNFs on to NFV Orchestrators.
• Knowledge of wireless network – 5GC, LTE, IMS, MPN, RAN, Radio.
• Knowledge of wireline/wireless NOC environments.
• Knowledge of switching fabric, spine leaf architecture.
• Knowledge of OpenStack based Cloud Platforms and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Virtualization and SDN technologies.
• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies.
• Networking knowledge spanning Intra DC, Inter DC and transport.
• Practical operational knowledge of Wireless and Core Networks.
• Practical knowledge of cloud-native application architectures.
• Demonstrated analytical, written and verbal communications skills with ability to work in a team environment.

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).