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...

• Leading and developing a team of interconnect engineers in support of achieving targets in the design, FOA, and deployment of CRAN and Fiber transport architectures.
• Working with RF and Implementation teams to select, secure and engineer CRAN Hub locations
• Devising new complex transport project designs that optimize path, switch, and vendor diversity while employing a best cost approach using optical and microwave transport as well as leased solutions.
• Working with West Territory and Headquarters Transport staff to develop new technology transport design and equipment standards for deployment. Lead transport team in engineering and implementation of such.
• Providing design and implementation support for data routers, Ethernet backhaul interconnect and other supporting data systems. Provide a roadmap and guidelines for products, features, and hardware configurations to ensure technologically superior, operationally efficient and cost-effective growth and new deployment of systems.
• Designing and project manage the installation of both dark and lit Fiber Optic Rings.
• Maintaining an accurate circuit inventory; monitor usage data from the traffic engineering reports and use this data to determine capacity requirements. Specific responsibilities include: developing and tracking capital requirements and forecasting growth; ensuring optimum equipment utilization / efficiency, redundancy and diversity; procuring required equipment and overseeing installation, acceptance and implementation of equipment.
• Leading, developing and managing on an ongoing basis, regional-level capital and expense budgets relating to interconnect, backhaul, technology evolution and related projects in conjunction with Sub-Market Engineering, other Area Planning teams and Headquarters Planning.
• Assisting in compiling/forecasting projected backhaul circuit requirements/costs.
• Performing audits of Facility/Transport database for accuracy and provides utilization reports to management. Work in conjunction with Area/HQ planning and transport Teams to engineer and implement inter-Market facilities requirements.
• Working with Area Direct Telecom analysts and Sub-Market teams to identify and reconcile vendor billing disputes.
• Managing the progress of regional expense reduction initiatives, including verification via invoice reporting.
• Leading the implementation and development of job-aids and tools that document internal methods and procedures.
• Developing engineering, system performance, and operations policies and procedures.
• Working flexible hours and support night or weekend work as needed. Overnight travel may be required.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Three or more years of relevant work experience.

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

• A Degree
• Knowledge of the following platforms and/or technologies: Telecom experience including: CRAN, Optical Networks, DWDM/CWDM, Cell site routers.
• Knowledge of data communications including data network design, routers, switches, hubs, Ethernet, TCP/IP, MPLS.
• CCNA certification a plus.
• Experience in the Telcordia Granite Inventory (formerly Xng) circuit inventory system.
• Experience in engineering and implementing multiple node optical networks including one or more of the following optical equipment vendors: Alcatel-Lucent, Nortel, Cisco, Fujitsu, and Tellabs.
• Knowledge of SevOne traffic data collection system or another traffic statistics reporting package.
• Knowledge of Navis INC and ALU 5620 SAM network management systems.
• Experience in office computer applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Strong analytic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Perform job duties with general guidance and a thorough understanding of the job and the department's expectations and goals.
• Ability to balance technical and business requirements.
• Experience in contract negotiations.
• Experience in cost analysis including NPV & development of business cases for leased vs. owned fixed network systems.

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.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401 (k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, or New York work location, the compensation range for this position is between $81,000.00 and $151,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.