Network System Assurance Engineer

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...

As our Network System Assurance Engineer, you’ll be testing and analyzing network coverage. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring contiguous communication, network integrity, quality and finding ways to make it even better.

• Conducting fiber testing/turn up.
• Inspecting buildings and grounds to ensure proper upkeep and maintenance.
• Supporting interdepartmental objectives for new projects.
• Maintaining site and test equipment inventories.
• Maintaining daily logs with site specific information.
• Composing clear and concise reports for system documentation.
• Performing audits as required by local, regional, Area, Corporate or Regulatory agencies.
• Handling switch related duties including backup of essential equipment and troubleshooting switch related equipment such as CDMA related equipment, Fujitsu related dark fiber equipment, and ALU 7705/ 7750 routers.
• Assisting and troubleshooting area equipment locally with area telephone support.
• Troubleshooting, upgrading, integrating, and performing preventative maintenance on multiple vendor systems.
• Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on regional data networks and correct anomalies.
• Participating in First Office Applications (FOAs) and other projects as scheduled.

In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location (s).

What we’re looking for...

You’re tech savvy, and well-versed in all things telecommunications 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:

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of work experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%
• Willingness to work a flexible shift.
• Willingness to work on a 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Ability to report to the assigned location within 45 minutes to provide coverage.

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

• A degree.
• Experience with TCP/IP, LAN/WAN and IP routing protocols.
• Knowledge of IP addressing, subnetting, network segmentation (VLAN), MPLS, and virtual routing instances.
• Knowledge of Ethernet transport networks (LAN & WAN) with Ethernet over SONET, Metro E and dark fiber.
• Experience with high speed wireless technologies; 1xRTT, EV-DO, EV-DO rev A and LTE.
• Experience with Cisco and Juniper infrastructure and operating systems.
• Experience using various network monitoring or performance tools such as RTT, Fluke, NetScout, Wireshark and Prospect.
• Ability to adapt to ever changing infrastructure.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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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.