Network Assurance Engineer I

Verizon

. Monitor next-generation network elements .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $64,000 - $115,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network management and support, ensuring high availability and service levels in a 24/7 environment. Proficient in troubleshooting network issues and collaborating with teams and third-party providers to resolve outages and alarms.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network MonitoringData Networking ProtocolsTelecommunications ExperienceTechnical Knowledge of Network EquipmentCiena and Cisco Routers

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Hard Skills

Network EquipmentData Networking ProtocolsTCP/IPOSIOSPFBGPMPLSBFDSIPEthernet Backhaul

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationEscalation Facilitation

Tools & Technologies

Ericsson 4G LTE5G Network Elements

Industry Keywords

Telecommunications IndustryOperations Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

TCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor next-generation network elements
Perform surveillance and repair of Verizon infrastructure networks
Ensure high network availability and attainment of service levels
Provide tactical strategy and direction for outage and network-impacting events
Work with network teams and third-party telecommunications providers to determine the causes of network alarms
Participate in technical bridges to identify alarm origins, impacted equipment, and the appropriate department or third-party telco for ticket triage
Act as an escalation facilitator
Work with the Associate Director or Supervisor to determine root causes of outages and major network events
Provide continuous network management and support in a 24/7 operating environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant work experience
One or more years of relevant work experience demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Willingness to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
Experience in the telecommunications industry is preferred
Operations experience is preferred
Technical knowledge of network equipment and systems is preferred
Knowledge of data networking protocols including TCP/IP, OSI, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, BFD, SIP, and other LAN/WAN protocols is preferred
Knowledge of data transmission facilities such as 1G and 10G native Ethernet and Ethernet Backhaul is preferred
Knowledge of Ericsson 4G LTE and/or 5G network elements is preferred
Experience with Ciena and Cisco routers is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, engineering, or a related discipline is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home & auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Other incentives
Hybrid work arrangement with work-from-home flexibility