Prinicpal Network Engineer

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What youll be doing...

Verizon is seeking a visionary security-minded Principal Engineer for a challenging role that encompasses network architecture design and implementation engineering. This Principal Engineer will join a team responsible for the complete front-to-end engineering implementation and support of solutions. This includes but is not limited to WAN LAN WLAN Security Voice Transport and Virtual this position your contribution goes beyond network management. You will be instrumental in defining the networks future by translating business requirements into high-performance secure architectures ensuring seamless and secure data flow across all designed systems.

Responsibilities may include:

• Designing configuring and implementing a wide range of multi-vendor network equipment including: Routing & Switching: Cisco and Juniper routers; Ciena aggregation switches Security: Palo Alto Cisco and Juniper firewalls Application Delivery: F5 Load Balancers Network Visibility: Gigamon appliances and Virtual and Container Network Technologies: Virtual routers/firewalls

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

• 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.

• Designing infrastructures that are resilient and scalable.

• Acting as the final escalation point for complex unsolvable network outages and performance bottlenecks.

• Working experience with network virtualization technologies.

• Automation and DevOps tools like Ansible or Python

• Understanding of Network Security Framework controls and experience with Nessus Security Center.

• Transforming complex problems into executable technology solutions.

• Documenting designs and ensuring communication of designs to various audiences.

• Network equipment configuration and troubleshooting on equipment including but not limited to: Juniper routers Ethernet switches and firewalls Cisco routers Ethernet switches and firewalls F5 Load Balancers Palo Alto firewalls and Gigamon appliances.

Working with internal system administrators (Windows and Linux) to prepare systems for operational use. Assist with troubleshooting system issues.

Job may require after hours support outside of normal business hours.

What were looking for...

You enjoy the process of understanding isolating and solving problems with the intent of improving how things are done. You understand and like applying the full software development process within large complex projects and engaging multiple stakeholders. You thrive in a fast-paced dynamic software development environment. You are flexible dependable and work well in varying environments.

Youll need to have:

• Bachelors 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 if required.

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

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering with focus on Software Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Telecommunications or Network Technology.

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

• Familiarity with the following vendor equipment: Cisco and Juniper routers Gigamon appliances Palo Alto Juniper and Cisco firewalls and F5 or other load balancer Arista Ethernet switches and Ciena Aggregation switches.

• In-depth working knowledge of TCP/IP LAN/WAN VPN and IP routing protocols like OSPF BGP MPLS L3VPN IPsec MACsec.

• Ability to use of scripting languages to create automated scripts for network configuration (e.g. Python shell bash Ansible Playbooks).

• Ability to use test automation software.

• Experience with Linux operating systems.

• Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git.

• 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.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every even better qualification listed above.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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

Benefits and Compensation

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 weve 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.