Network Performance Engineer

When you join Verizon

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What you’ll be doing...

As our Network Performance Engineer, you'll be responsible for the advanced installation, operation, and maintenance of switching, data communications, and peripheral equipment associated with the Mobile Switching Center (MSC).On-call rotation is also a part of this job. You’ll be participating in multi-functional projects and working in a collaborative environment with other passionate, highly-skilled team members to create a positive impact on our business.

• Coordinating installation, testing, and troubleshooting on voice and data network platforms and transmission facilities (dark and lit fiber services, Gigabit Ethernet Services, OCn, T3, T1, and DS0).
• Assisting with maintaining system applications using traffic and capacity monitoring tools to track errors and keep the network performing optimally.
• Monitoring building automated systems (BAS) to maintain operation of network equipment such as AC/DC power systems and HVAC systems.
• Maintaining a secure operating environment to ensure vendor safety and network integrity.
• Updating daily logs with site-specific information to track and maintain network changes.
• Composing reports for system documentation to maintain environmental compliance and safety standards.
• Supporting stakeholder organizations to identify and solve complex problems.
• Identifying processes that can be improved, eliminated or automated.
• Assisting with the cell site build program and switch inventory management.

Physical Requirements of the job may include, but are not limited to: climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated areas, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, grasping, twisting/bending, and crawling, squatting, or kneeling in small spaces.

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at Bakersfield, CA

What we’re looking for...

You’re tech savvy, and well-versed in all things telecommunications. Working independently is as comfortable for you as being part of a team. No stranger to a fast-paced environment, you manage multiple assignments, and competing priorities while staying focused on important deadlines. As a strong communicator, you can quickly build relationships with a diverse range of people and explain complex technical issues in a way that everyone can understand.

You'll need to have:

• Associate’s degree or two or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with dark and lit fiber testing using equipment such as OTDR, fiberscope.
• Power experience or DC distribution systems.
• Willing to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to report to the assigned Verizon facility within 45 min - 1 hr of notice to provide coverage.
• Willingness to work a 24/7 on call rotation.
• Ability to work a night shift on a daily basis (Sunday 10pm - Friday 7am).

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Associate’s degree or three or more years of work experience installing/troubleshooting telecommunication equipment in a switching facility.
• A technical degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Telecommunications.
• Willingness to work on a flexible shiftas needed.
• Ability to report to the assigned switch location within fourty-five to and hour of notice to provide coverage.
• Knowledge of Ciena, Nokia, Cisco and Fujitsu Routers and Networks.
• Experience troubleshooting networking issues and telecommunications problems.
• Expertise in networking and POR work
• Experience troubleshooting PC hardware and configurations.
• Electronics training in telecommunications, switching, networking, two-way radio, paging, or microwave radio .
• Training in data communications, facility systems, digital communications, operating systems and applications, computer support, scripting, project management, or power.
• Knowledge or certification in LAN/WAN switching and IP routing protocols e.g. CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA or NRS.
• Knowledge of transmission facilities (dark and lit fiber services, Gigabit Ethernet Services, OCn10G, OC48, T3, T1, and DS0).
• Experience in automation/programming and scripting (e.g., Python, Ansible).
• Training or experience in any of the following areas: data communications, digital communications, Linux operating systems and applications, telecommunications, networking or router support, working knowledge of DC power rectification and battery systems.
• Project management skills.
• Router and or Network certifications.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

NYC candidates: Verizon requires new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for onsite and hybrid NYC roles. Verizon provides reasonable accommodations consistent with legal requirements (e.g., for medical or religious reasons). Additional information will be provided during the hiring process.