Senior Network Test Engineer

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States
When you join Verizon...
Verizon is one of the world?s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We?re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together?lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you?re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you?ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.
What you?ll be doing...
This position will be supporting a custom Verizon built secure high performance wide area network for a US Government program. This position will require the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret level clearance.
This position will be the Senior level network test engineer that will be responsible for leading the effort for implementing and performing network performance testing to meet customer SLAs for acceptance. This position will be required to develop and document test methodologies for meeting customer requirements. This position requires extensive knowledge of testing methodologies including RFC Y.1564 and RFC 6349 and has extensive experience with using various vendor testing platforms. The candidate must be experienced with using IPerf and creating testing scripts for aggregate synchronized testing of network elements. The position will also be responsible of creating and performing detailed test plans and develop test cases for various lab testing requirements.
Things you will be doing:
? Gathering complex customer requirements.
? Designing solutions.
? Proving the solution viability by documenting user stories and test cases.
? Building lab environments.
? Running test cases.
? Execution and development of Method of Procedure (MOP) and file creation, review and implementation.
? Create and maintain detailed architecture documentation/drawings
? Lead the engineers within the team to provide technical guidance and knowledge of the networks in various functional areas.
? Develop requirements and guidelines for proactive capacity management on various platforms for performance monitoring, as well as capping guidelines for router platforms
? Writing whitepapers and delivering presentations in response to customer requirements/interest in new technologies/products in support of customer networks.
What you will need to have:
? Bachelor?s degree or four or more years of work experience.
? Six or more years of relevant work experience.
? Extensive knowledge of network testing methods including RFC Y.1564, 2544, 1731, and 6349.
? Experience with using testing tools including IPerf3 and scripting tests.
? Experience with various LinuxOS platforms/applications
? Ability to obtain and maintain Secret Government Clearance
Even better if you have:
? Bachelor's of Science degree.
? Certification(s): CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
? Hardware: Cisco, Juniper
? Software: IOS, IOS-XE, ASA
? Test Application(s) experience: Spirent, Viavi, Anritsu, Visio, IXIA, IPerf, Nuttcp
? Strong core networks - Internet and MPLS, WAN Optimization.
? Architecture Skills.
? Documentation skills: Visio, G-Suite, Jive, MS Office suite.
? Advanced skills in the following: Data and IP Services (MPLS, VoIP, VPN), Managed Network Services (LAN, WAN, SDN), Managed Security Solutions, Data Center Confident in discussing technical requirements.
? Strong Knowledge of IP Networking including Virtual Private Cloud, VPN, SDN, DNS, Load-balancing, and Firewalls.
? Knowledge of Protocol Analysis, Packet Capture, Wireshark, NetScout, Fluke, T-Berd and other Fiber test tools.
? Project management and process improvement experience.
? Extensive Routing & Switching configuration experience with Cisco platforms
? Extensive experience with the TCP/IP protocol suite aligning with OSI model
? Protocol Knowledge - BGP, OSPFv2/v3, IS-IS, Segment Routing, QoS, MPLS, Ethernet,
? Preferred hands on experience with IPv6 (Addressing, Subnetting, Troubleshooting)
? Familiar with ITU standards related to network performance (Latency, throughput, Jitter, loss, etc.)
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 hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Equal Employment Opportunity
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