What you’ll be doing...As an operational lead, the Principal Engineer will provide subject matter expertise and support for the IMS Core Subscriber Data Management (SDM) Frontend elements. This includes the following 4G Core components: Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA), Home Subscriber Server (HSS), and NetAct Element Management Systems, as well as the 5G Core components: Unified Data Management (UDM) and Authentication Server Function (AUSF).
Providing routine care and feeding (Linux/OpenStack/Webscale/Application Deployment/Programming) as well as debugging/troubleshooting techniques for the application and system.
Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting of virtualized 4G and 5G core network elements.
Monitoring performance and optimization.
Using your experience with 5G network slicing and network function virtualization (NFV).
Using your knowledge of 5G security protocols and best practices.
Understanding of 3GPP standards and specifications related to 5G core.
Overseeing the reporting of service KPI and analytics for the new and existing services within the operation team.
What we’re looking for...The candidate will have a deep understanding of 4G and 5G call flow as well as the proficiency to analyze the PCAP (packet capture) on a daily basis. Also, you will attend performance meetings with vendor and maintenance engineering to discuss the issues identified during your work. And in this role, you will build detailed project plans and lead weekly status calls with teams across several organizations, as well as provide mentoring to the other team members on networking, application design, and engineering.
You'll need to have:Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.
Six or more years of relevant work experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
Hands-on experience with at least one major 5G core vendor solution (e.g. Ericsson, Nokia, Samsung, Oracle).
Applied leadership skills in previous work history as well as advanced working knowledge of TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, Netmask, DIAMETER, SIP, LDAP and load balancing.
Advanced knowledge of protocol analysis tools such as IrisView, NetScout, wireshark, tcpdump, ping, netstat.
Automation centric mindset
Proficient skills with large database administration, scripting, and automation tasks (Ksh, Python, yaml, ansible, JSON).
Deep understanding of 5G core network architecture and functions (5GC, NG-RAN, Service-Based Architecture) including network functions like UDM and AUSF.
Protocols and interfaces: HTTP/2, Diameter. Service based architecture principal and implementation.
Night work (Maintenance Window) is required.
Participate in on-call rotation that provides 24x7 critical support for the team applications
Even better if you have:Bachelors/Masters in technology related field.
Certification in Linux, OpenStack, Webscale, Database Admin, Cloud Security or equivalent.
In-depth knowledge of design principals of OpenStack and Webscale architecture and how networking operates in an OpenStack cloud.
Containerization technologies like Kubernetes, Docker.
Cloud-native principles and microservices architecture.
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.
In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Benefits and CompensationOur 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.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
