Sr. Network Lab Engineer

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Verizon Global Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Lab Engineer to lead the physical implementation, testing, and validation of our enterprise-wide network architecture at our Hempstead, NY lab. This role will play a crucial part in driving network transformation by performing hands-on testing of unified, cloud-native frameworks and traditional hardware environments.

Working physically in the lab, you will execute implementation and testing for a wide array of IT network technologies, including Wi-Fi, Retail 2.0 systems, Firewalls (FW), Proxies, Load Balancers (LB), and DNS. You will work with cutting-edge technology, leveraging tools like Spirent to execute test plans provided by network planners and redefining the future of network reliability.

• Executing the physical implementation and testing of the enterprise-wide network architecture, ensuring alignment with design objectives.

• Performing hands-on testing for Firewalls, Proxies, Load Balancers, and DNS solutions.

• Conducting physical validation and performance testing for Wi-Fi, Retail 2.0 infrastructure, and Optics components.

• Collaborating with networking and security teams to integrate and test identity and access management policies in a lab environment.

• Following technical standards and test plans provided by network planners to ensure scalability and performance.

• Building and validate physical setups based on Low Level Design (LLD) diagrams and communicate results to implementation teams.

• Providing technical oversight for lab-based global network transformation initiatives and edge security testing.

• Utilizing Spirent test tools to evaluate and validate network equipment and optical transceivers.

• Partnering with engineering leadership to ensure lab activities align with digital transformation goals.

• Maintaining strong vendor relationships during the testing phase to ensure hardware meets technical requirements.

• Developing detailed test reports and migration validation strategies to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

• Leading proof-of-concepts (PoCs) and pilot projects to validate new network solutions and capabilities.

• Keeping abreast of emerging hardware vulnerabilities and risks, ensuring lab solutions address new threats.

• Maintaining complete technical knowledge of the physical lab network and equipment inventory.

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

• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Four or more years of experience in enterprise network implementation, testing, and data center operations.

• Experience in large-scale enterprise environments with complex physical networking requirements.

• Prior experience leading hardware testing and validation for digital transformation initiatives.

• Industry certifications such as CCNA/CCNP, CCIE, or vendor-specific certifications (e.g., F5, Palo Alto, Arista).

• Hands-on expertise with Firewalls, Proxies, VPNs, Load Balancers, and DNS.

• Strong proficiency in Wi-Fi technologies, Retail network systems, and Optics/transceivers.

• Experience using Spirent or similar network testing and traffic generation tools.

• Practical knowledge of cloud-native security models and their interaction with physical hardware.

• Ability to implement and test zero trust architectures based on provided blueprints.

• Understanding of industry security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.

• Excellent communication skills to articulate test results and technical issues to stakeholders.

• Self-motivated and forward-thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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 benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.