Job Description
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.
VGI is looking for a leader with a strong Network technical background to lead our global tactical design and implementation organization for the Network Infrastructure. You will lead a team of senior network engineers and technologists re-defining and managing a large deployment of platforms supporting the VGI Global Network and provide strategic leadership and guidance for the stated architectures, implementation, integration, maintenance, and overall enhancements.
What you’ll be doing...
The Network Planning group under the VGI Network and Unified Communication organization is looking for a self-motivated and forward-thinking engineer to support the development and planning of the VGS NUC Enterprise Core WAN, Data Center, Internet DMZ, and Extranet infrastructures. As a senior manager of the technical staff, you will be interacting with system engineers, operations staff, vendor partners, and business partners to develop evolution strategies to keep the network efficient and relevant to emerging technologies. Proactive design initiatives, high level communication skills, and the development of next-generation solutions are key functions of the Network Planning team. Additional responsibilities will also include:
- New technology development and testing.
- Developing complex Data Center, Core WAN, and DMZ topology projects.
- Performing capacity planning analysis of data center and core WAN infrastructure.
- Providing valuable input to team designs.
- Developing new network standards
- Maintaining complete technical knowledge of the network.
- Providing project status to the management team.
- Self-driven control of technical/educational growth.
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.
What we’re looking for…
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or ten or more years of relevant work experience.
- Experience managing a team of experienced, technical professionals.
- CCIE/CCDE certification - Valid CCIE certification in Routing and Switching, Security, or other relevant tracks.
Even better if you have:
- A Masters degree
- Ten or more years of data networking experience (LAN/ WAN and Layer 2/ Layer 3) in a service provider network or large enterprise network environment.
- Strong Layer 2/ Layer 3 network architectural design and engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and LAN technologies
- Experience with Python, XML, or YANG scripting languages
- Experience with Cisco networking equipment
- Proven ability to manage complex multi-organizational projects.
- High motivation, self-starter approach, and demonstrable leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively under tight time constraints and deliver accurate results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional level network certification or higher.
- Understanding of QoS and network security functions (firewalls, VPN, IPS, ect)
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
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.
When you join Verizon
You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the V Team Life.
VGI is looking for a leader with a strong Network technical background to lead our global tactical design and implementation organization for the Network Infrastructure. You will lead a team of senior network engineers and technologists re-defining and managing a large deployment of platforms supporting the VGI Global Network and provide strategic leadership and guidance for the stated architectures, implementation, integration, maintenance, and overall enhancements.
What you’ll be doing...
The Network Planning group under the VGI Network and Unified Communication organization is looking for a self-motivated and forward-thinking engineer to support the development and planning of the VGS NUC Enterprise Core WAN, Data Center, Internet DMZ, and Extranet infrastructures. As a senior manager of the technical staff, you will be interacting with system engineers, operations staff, vendor partners, and business partners to develop evolution strategies to keep the network efficient and relevant to emerging technologies. Proactive design initiatives, high level communication skills, and the development of next-generation solutions are key functions of the Network Planning team. Additional responsibilities will also include:
- New technology development and testing.
- Developing complex Data Center, Core WAN, and DMZ topology projects.
- Performing capacity planning analysis of data center and core WAN infrastructure.
- Providing valuable input to team designs.
- Developing new network standards
- Maintaining complete technical knowledge of the network.
- Providing project status to the management team.
- Self-driven control of technical/educational growth.
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.
What we’re looking for…
You’ll need to have:
- Bachelor’s degree or ten or more years of relevant work experience.
- Experience managing a team of experienced, technical professionals.
- CCIE/CCDE certification - Valid CCIE certification in Routing and Switching, Security, or other relevant tracks.
Even better if you have:
- A Masters degree
- Ten or more years of data networking experience (LAN/ WAN and Layer 2/ Layer 3) in a service provider network or large enterprise network environment.
- Strong Layer 2/ Layer 3 network architectural design and engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of MPLS, BGP, OSPF, and LAN technologies
- Experience with Python, XML, or YANG scripting languages
- Experience with Cisco networking equipment
- Proven ability to manage complex multi-organizational projects.
- High motivation, self-starter approach, and demonstrable leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively under tight time constraints and deliver accurate results.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional level network certification or higher.
- Understanding of QoS and network security functions (firewalls, VPN, IPS, ect)
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
Diversity and Inclusion
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.
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