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Military Fellowship - Telecommunications Engineer III

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Military Fellowship - Telecommunications Engineer III

Richardson, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    When you join Verizon

    Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

    What you’ll be doing...

    Verizon is modernizing our core networks to enable new, groundbreaking products and technologies. These networks leverage virtualization and software defined networking and will transform how we provide products and service, and maintain our position as the industry leader. As part of this team, you will play a meaningful role in our network transformation through building a unified network across all lines of business and maintaining the technology that keeps millions of our customers connected.

    • Analyze and Interpret Vendor equipment documentation

    • Create system templates for equipment and telemetry deployed in Verizon’s network

    • Create system requirements to support new equipment capabilities in Verizon systems

    • Create test cases for new equipment templates and functionality needed to support customer needs

    • Test and verify new equipment templates and functionality in Verizon systems

    • Project Manage multiple projects at the same time and provide weekly reporting to ensure projects stay on target and within service level agreements

    • Coordinate with Planning, Capacity Engineering, Program Management teams, Provisioning, Service Assurance

    • Ensure that work meets all applicable engineering, financial, planning, operational standards, and service level agreements

    What we’re looking for...

    You must be detail-oriented, think critically to solve issues in real-time and focus on maximizing customer uptime and minimizing impact.

    You’ll need to have:

    • Must be a current participant of the Department of Defense Skillbridge Program or of the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program Cohort 2-2024.

    • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience

    • Four or more years of relevant work experience
      .

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

    • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems Management, or any STEM-based degree.

    • Organizational and leadership skills to push all projects to completion using conflict resolution/facilitation/solution-driven analysis.

    • Ability to manage multiple, often conflicting priorities to successful completion.

    • Communication and project methodology skills in combination with technical experience in telecom network engineering.

    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.

    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.

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    40

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • About Us

    At Verizon, we're a human network, connected across the globe and working behind the scenes. Our V Teamers lift up communities and make an impact while enjoying the flexibility to focus on the passions that matter most. That’s life in the #NetworkLife.