Senior Manager Network Engineering and Operations

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...

The position of Senior Manager-Network Engineering is responsible for the leadership of a team of employees that manage the engineering, operations, and tenant operations functions for Global Network Management-vNOE Application platforms.

• Providing IMS Core and VoLTE call processing for the Visible Service.
• Working for Current and Future NAAS (network as a service) Core deployments, virtual Nokia SDM 4G IMS core deployments for Comcast and Charter MVNO’s, future 5G core deployments.
• Driving vendors to deliver virtualized software that is designed to take advantage of cloud capabilities in support of platform migrations to Verizon Cloud Platform (VCP).
• Distributing workload and developmental responsibilities to ensure that all work is completed in a timely manner and does not negatively impact existing services when executed.
• Managing employee performance in a timely and consistent fashion per company policies and practices.
• Working with internal Verizon groups to develop and complete design, sizing, and call flow models.
• Maintaining ongoing technical and process expertise, with the Network Repair Bureau, Network Management Center, IT, HQ Planning, Network Implementation, Maintenance Engineering, Marketing, Device and System Performance, and the Field teams.
• Interpreting business strategy, including architecture design, to improve network applications in collaboration with other business departments across Verizon.
• Providing direction and manage vendors.
• Providing input on product roadmaps and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Where you'll be working...

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your 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.
• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

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

• Experience in Project management.
• Knowledge of LTE, IMS, VoLTE call flows.
• Knowledge of cloud computing, Network Functions Virtualized (NFV), and Software Defined Networks (SDN).
• Knowledge of Network KPI tools including Netscout, SevOne, and IrisView.
• Certification in Linux, OpenStack, Database Admin, Cloud Security or equivalent.
• Experience in Budget Management.
• Knowledge of design principles of OpenStack architecture and how networking operates in an OpenStack cloud.
• Experience in Python, Ansible or other tools.
• Experience in technology and management skills and abilities.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’tmeet 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.