Job Description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you’ll be doing...

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.

Must be a current participant of the Department of Defense Skillbridge Program or of the Hiring our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program.

The work-side based position is suited for a self-motivated individual who will support Network Operations Center Services to Submarine Cable Systems Networks, in a 24x365 rotating shift environment.

• Remotely monitor and troubleshoot fiber optic Network Transport Equipment alarms and IT supporting equipment as related to a submarine cable network.

• Utilize various supervisory systems platforms to apply fault isolation techniques and standard diagnostic procedures, to isolate and resolve transmission equipment failure and associated circuit problem.

• Capable of understanding and managing LAN/WAN environments and reverse engineer network configuration as needed, providing and updating documentation to allow ongoing network support (MS Visio experience is a plus).

• Proficiently interact with multiple Telco/Technology Operators interfaces, departments and various employees with all levels of expertise.

• Summarize and log the results/findings of each activity in related trouble ticket databases providing reports when requested.

What we’re looking for...

You are a dynamic Team Player, supported by strong Work/Business Ethic and able to work independently in a fast pace organization. You must demonstrate a working and in-depth knowledge of Optical Transport and IP Network, supporting a Submarine Cable Systems and its associated Data Communication Network’s elements as well as Network security and VPN protocols.

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.

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of work experience.

• One or more years of work experience in IT/Digital Transmission.

• Must have Security Clearance USA: L (DOE).

• Proficient knowledge of Cisco and Juniper routers, switch configuration and troubleshooting ability, including: multi-area OSPF, GRE tunnels, VRFs, HSRP / VRRP, VLANs /Trunking, EPL / EVPL, QoS among others.

• Understanding of Linux, SunOS and Windows Server Operating systems. Experience in creation of Bourne and Powershell scripts for system backups and network path monitoring is a plus.

• Basic understanding of applied DCN products which are used to manage and monitor various Submarine Cable network elements (SLTE’s – PFE’s).

• Willingness to work in a rotating shift environment (includes nights, weekends, etc).

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

• Prior Submarine Cable Landing Station, NOC, or Surveillance Center’s experience.

• Ability to work independently and proficiently interact with multiple departments and various employees with all levels of expertise.

• Previous work experience in Telecommunication (Carriers/Equipment Suppliers), IT, Cloud Computing.

• Dynamic, dependable, self-starter and self-motivated, innovative, problem solver and capable of working independently.

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 worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Remote job, Night shift, Rotating shift,

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