Senior Engineer Interconnect

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As an Interconnect Engineer, you will be part of a team that works with the latest technology to provide our customers access to our many network components including 5G systems. You will be responsible for providing end to end technical oversight and project management for transport network expansion projects. These projects focus on the expansion of the network hubs in support of EBH, dark fiber, ng MLS, and microwave network. You will also be responsible for IP Network design and implementation. You will support all the program initiatives for that area, working to develop out the network and deploy routers to support those initiatives.

• Providing technical support and project management for the design, acquisition, and implementation for all equipment supporting Network infrastructure projects including, but not limited to network hub power/space/cooling, equipment installation, equipment integration, and network readiness.

• Planning, designing, and implementing the latest transport technologies in support of our 5G network rollout, in addition to, supporting the existing 4G LTE infrastructure.

• Managing vendor selection, contract negotiation, RFP and ongoing relationships.

• Utilizing an internal database to document all fiber assets, and design end to end circuit paths to include equipment configurations and card/port assignments.

• Developing and maintaining circuit delivery schedules for each project and actively managing and driving the vendors to meet our deliverables.

• Running various utilization reports to evaluate capacity, and issue design changes as needed to maintain optimal performance of the network.

• Working with Network planning on strategic initiatives to develop future technology solutions that support our infrastructure.

• Collaborating with other network groups to ensure projects meet expectant demands in support of the company's objectives.

• Managing capital spending on a monthly basis to align with forecasted spend and project timelines.

You will be providing support for designing the company's interconnect Network (e.g., leased lines, dark fiber, microwave) which support our business. Partnering with our vendors to order, deliver, and install all interconnect facilities which involves maintaining circuit inventories, managing the expansion of the Network, identifying Ethernet back haul solutions, and ensuring compliance with company standards and practices.

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

• Three or more years of relevant work experience. (Working on Macro New Builds, Small Cells, In-Building, Forced Relocations, Mobile Deployment) Circuit Design, Tess Events, Contract Amendments.

• A valid drivers license.

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

• Experience assigning IP's in INAM and transfer those over to CQ.

• Experience troubleshooting IP's when there is an issue in the network.

• Experience confirming router type and paths and build out in CND.

• Experience in the cellular/telecommunications industry.

• Knowledge of IP addressing, routing principles, and network design.

• Demonstrated experience with Granite or CND circuit database.

• Experience working with Nokia/Ciena/Cisco routers.

• Experience working with 4G/5G basebands (Ericsson).

• Experience designing LIT EBH, Microwave, Dark Fiber (CWDM/DWDM) and eNSE backhaul networks.

• Experience analyzing data in mapping software (ArcMap, Google Earth).

• Experience creating network diagrams (Visio).

• Experience documenting network in Inventory Database (Granite, CND) .

• Experience with Project Management Database (FUZE).

• Experience maintaining capacity by analyzing the network, forecasting future needs, and coordinating with vendors to meet demands.

• Experience coordinating the acquisition and installation of equipment supporting the network infrastructure.

• Experience providing design and implementation support for data routers, Ethernet backhaul interconnect and other supporting data systems.

• Experience managing vendor relations including equipment, product, and/or service selection, procurement, budgets, and performance.

• In depth knowledge and advanced proficiency in CWDM/DWDM Optical Transport systems including: Ciena, Nokia, and Fujitsu.

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.

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