Network Automation Engineer Entry Level Opportunity

When you join Verizon

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What you'll be doing...

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This position is for a Network Automation entry level role in the Verizon Global Network & Technology organization. In this role you will be responsible for automation and streamlining of operational components and processes. You'll be maintaining tools for network deployment, monitoring and operations, troubleshooting and resolving issues in development, testing and production environments.

As a Network Automation engineer you will:

• Gather client requirements for development projects and provide support to developers in the implementation of Network Automation practices.

• Provide updates to teams involved across the development life-cycle and track their progress.

• Perform the scripting and coding of the automation tools implemented by the developers.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of production environments.

• Support the communication of Network Automation processes and standards across the developer teams.

You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

In this hybrid full time position, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.

What we're looking for...

You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you're always trying to perform at your personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.

You'll need to have:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's degree majoring in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related majors with a completion date of June 2024.

• Coursework or demonstrated experience in Python, Java and C++.

• Coursework or experience in Cloud Computing (ex: Cloud Native, Virtualization).

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

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

• Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

• Experience in Scripting with No-JS, Perl, or equivalent languages.

• Ability to work with/in scripting to automate monitoring of network performance.

• Network Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or similar).

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.

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

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