Senior Engineer, Data Center Operations

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What youll be doing...

The Colorado Springs NEC is a data center like facility with mission critical building infrastructure that supports the Wireless Network Core will act as a team lead responsible for not only the overall building operations and infrastructure management but also the physical network equipment and power/space implementation of a mission critical facility. The optimal candidate is technically advanced with strong project management leadership skills.

• Responsible for schedule oversight of all preventative maintenance necessary maintenance and repairs of the building mechanical electrical HVAC BAS fire protection and plumbing systems.

• Maintaining and updating disaster recovery plans (DR) emergency action plans (EAP) spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) & FUZE tools.

• Providing leadership and guidance to other network groups vendors and our team in accordance with Verizon Core Values.

• Working effectively both as an individual and as a team leader to create successful solutions. Be a self-starter and have the ability to work independently. Participate in on-call rotation. Perform late night/early morning system changes during the maintenance window in a fast paced and highly visible environment.

• Managing Capital/OpEx budgets which could also include creating POs generating bid requests processing payments/invoices verifying payment execution with financial teams as well as providing all other necessary documentation required by Verizon internal financial audit processes. Generating financial reports for management review.

• Providing hardware support that includes power equipment (PDUs/RPPs) multi-vendor transport and network equipment including systems from Cisco Juniper Nokia F5 and A10 such as routers multilayer switches load balancers firewalls and associated network infrastructure cabling.

• Coordinating installation testing and troubleshooting of transmission facilities (Dark Fiber EBH 100G10G OC192 OC48 OC3 T3 T1 and DS); and providing support to a varied user community; updating ticketing system change controls and circuit work orders.

• Reviewing writing and approving methods of procedures (MOPs) ensuring technical standards are adhered to and tasks are completed in the proper order. Execute MOPs so that no adverse effects will be caused within the network.

• Managing vendor power installation operation and maintenance for the power distribution infrastructure between the RPP and the cabinets on the data center floor. Provide vendor management of transport cabling equipment installation and support.

• Providing maintenance support for all data center physical hardware and cabling.

What were looking for...

Youll need to have:

• Bachelors degree or four or more years of work experience.

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

• Advanced working knowledge of maintenance and operation of mechanical electrical HVAC plumbing life safety fire protection building automation and security systems.

• Experienced with Microsoft Office Power Point Visio MS Project Excel and GSuite are required.

• Ability to work flexible hours and support on-call duties and shift work.

• Drivers license.

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

• Masters Degree.

• Project management and building operational skills.

• Analytical interpersonal and communication skills.

• Organization and planning skills.

• Advanced knowledge of electrical switch gear ASCO building automation systems chiller systems air handlers UPS systems CRAH units DC power systems and generators.

• Training in at least 3 of the following areas: data networking and communications wireless technologies digital communications operating systems and applications telecommunications and/or power distribution.

• Advanced knowledge of data transmission facilities such as OC192 OC48 CO48 T3 T1 DS1 1G/ 10G native Ethernet and SONET.

• Advanced knowledge of data networking protocols including TCP/IP OSI OSPF BGP MPLS BFD SIP and other LAN/WAN protocols.

• Experience in physical hands-on installation and troubleshooting of network transport transmission and layer 1 network devices including DACS and DCS panels and cross connects.

• Knowledge of optical transmission equipment administration and maintenance also considered a plus. Familiarity with Protocol Analysis Packet Capture Wireshark NetScout Fluke T-Berd and other Fiber test tools.

• Demonstrated advanced technical and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot end-to-end systems.

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

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.