Networking and Operations Engineer I
- Cary, NC, United States
- Full-Time Technology
- Job # 508070
- Date posted - 2019-02-12
What you’ll be doing...
The Cary Network Management Center is seeking motivated and driven engineers to support management of Verizon’s Transport network and technologies. When you join Verizon, you’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and devices connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things, and innovating in areas such as video entertainment. Of course, Verizon offers great pay and benefits, but we offer much more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures, or numbers, you can find your future here at Verizon!
Join Verizon as we leverage our existing Transport Networks with automation and turn of the century infrastructure. We are building opportunities within Verizon for career, network, and technology growth. You will be empowered with an opportunity to impact how we ensure the most reliable network in the industry! This position seeks intelligent, forward thinking, collaborative-minded, and adaptable entry level engineers. Come see how you can enhance Verizon and our global customers. We are building and developing onsite training utilizing Verizon’s HR, Vendor support, Tier 2 Technical support, and On the Job training(scripting, and automation)! It is an exciting time at Verizon. Read below on the functions an entry level engineer will perform.
- Applicants will provide surveillance/maintenance for Verizon’s Global Transport (Layer 0, 1 and 2) networks. Vendors include Coriant, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Ciena/Nortel and Fujitsu.
- Technologies include Synchronous Optical Network (SONET)Ethernet, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing(DWDM), Ultra Long Haul (ULH), Mesh and Digital Cross-Connect technology for both domestic and international facilities.
- This function is carried out through alarm monitoring, outage management, processing trouble tickets, maintenance scheduling and providing technical assistance to Field Operations on the repair of global transport platforms.
- The function is also responsible for monitoring the implementation of transport network change control activities and performs pre/post technology checks.
- Applicant must be willing to work rotating 7x24 hour shifts.
- Provides technical and/or analytical support to one or more departments or work units with limited supervision; aids in the successful completion of projects within a product or functional area.
- Performs a variety of activities (may be technical in nature) in support of the functional processes, programs and/or services.
What we’re looking for...
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor's degree or one or more years of work experience.
Even better if you have:
- A degree.
- Bachelor's degree in telecommunications, computer science, or other telecom related discipline.
- Experience working in a 24x7 Network Operations Center including working in a shift work environment.
- Two or more years of relevant work experience.
- Strong interpersonal, writing and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide timely and accurate network information to both management and other organizations during network events and major, critical and catastrophic outages.
- Demonstrated ability to work under stressful, fast paced conditions while multitasking.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a teamwork environment but also independently as needed.
- Scripting with Python, No-JS, Perl, or equivalent languages with examples of projects implemented.
- Experience driving automation initiatives.
When you join Verizon...
You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses and things connect with each other. Beyond powering America’s fastest and most reliable network, we’re leading the way in broadband, cloud and security solutions, Internet of Things and innovating in areas such as, video entertainment. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Verizon is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Verizon.
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