Principal Network Engineer

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Verizon has a challenging opportunity for a Principal Engineer with the ability to architect, design, configure and deploy IP and cellular network designs. Applicants for this position should have extensive experience in 4G and 5G cellular spectrum. Experience in cellular network design as well as cellular network applications is a must. This Principal Engineer will be a member of the team that is responsible for providing complete front-to-end engineering, implementation and support of solutions involving, but not limited to, WAN, LAN, WLAN, Security, Virtual technologies, and cellular technologies.

Responsibilities may include:

• Architect, design, configure and deploy IP/Cellular network infrastructures that support highly available network services using routers, Ethernet switches, firewalls, VPN technologies, and load balancers.

• Act as a subject matter expert for design, implementation, migration, and deployment for a multi-vendor environment.

• Responsible for assisting in identifying future cellular products and services

• Responsible to understand customer's cellular business needs

• Develop and document cellular requirements in a standard format

• Responsible for the selection of network equipment, security controls, and technologies that align all engineering team goals.

• Providing technical support to project planning team for the design, development and implementation of proposals.

• Working knowledge of Cellular networks to include but not limited to:

  • Cellular Spectrum for 3G,4G and 5G

  • Cell size & Beam forming

  • Voice over IP/LTE

  • Future cellular technologies

  • Proficient with RF measurement techniques and equipment

• Tier III/Tier IV technical support. Designing, writing and executing various test plans on commercial and in-house developed network elements using state of the art test tools and hardware.

• Writing whitepapers, delivering presentations and demonstrations of the solutions/processes in response to customer requirements/interest in new technologies/products in support of customer networks.

You'll need to have:

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

• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret SCI Clearance and pass a Polygraph as a condition of employment.

• Willingness to travel.

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

• Familiarity with the following vendor equipment: Cisco and Juniper routers, Gigamon appliances, Palo Alto, Juniper and Cisco firewalls, and F5 or other load balancer.

• Proficiency in communication theory and digital signal processing.

• Knowledge of RF propagation and interference management.

• Working knowledge of the 4G/5G PHY and RLC.

• Experience working in a lab environment performing device testing and analysis.

• Hands on experience with signal generators and analyzers from KeySight and Rohde & Schwarz.

• In-depth working knowledge of TCP/IP, LAN/WAN, VPN, and IP routing protocols (OSPF, BGP).

• Router redundancy protocols, HSRP/VRRP.

• Seven or more years of network engineering experience.

• Three or more years of systems integration and test experience.

• Ability to use of scripting languages to create automated scripts (e.g., Python, shell, bash).

• Ability to use test automation software.

• Experience with Linux operating systems.

• Ability to participate in problem-solving and in the defect resolution process.

• Ability to work individually and in teams.

• Ability to meet tight deadlines.

• Ability to decipher highly technical data.

• Ability to multi-task in an ever-changing work environment.

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.

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.