Principal Private Wireless Networks Consultant

Verizon • Irving, TX

32d • Remote

About The Position

As a Principal Private Wireless Networks Advisory Consultant, you will build deep, technical, consultative relationships with our business customers and become a trusted advisor. You will work closely with sales teams, technology partners and product managers to identify, design, and deliver opportunities for network technologies to solve our customer’s most pressing business challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
• Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
• Consulting experience in conceptualization, definition and development of business processes related to IT-based products, services and solutions
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong soft skills including problem solving under pressure, communication, working in a team environment, and analytical skills.
• Deep technical expertise in 5G, IOT, and Neutral Host Network
• Proficient with industry-standard RF planning and testing software (Atoll, iBwave, TEMS)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering, computer science or other technical discipline.
• Expert-level industry certifications within the network engineering field such as CCIE (full), JNCIE (full), or equivalent
• Wireless networks certifications including: Nokia Bell Labs 5G Certification, Ericsson 5G Core Certification, Cradlepoint 5G professional certification
• Ability to clearly explain/whiteboard complex technical concepts to varied audiences (CTO to Manager)
• Deep understanding of 5G/LTE technologies, standards and deployment architectures (including RAN, Core Networks, transport)
• Deep expertise in RF spectrum and engineering (CBRS, licensed and unlicensed bands, Wi-Fi)
• Experience in usage of RF technologies in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, smart cities, or utilities.
• Experience in 5G security protocols, zero trust models
• RF engineering skills for site surveys, RF design, network optimization, signal propagation
• Hands on experience with iBWave, ATOLL, ekahau and other RF design tools
• Hands on experience in designing Nokia NDAC, Ericsson 5G and Celona solutions
• Knowledge of 5G generations and roadmap, generations (5G SA, NSA)
• Knowledge of network slicing, IoT, cloud integrations, LPWAN technologies

Responsibilities

• Understanding customer’s business goals, use cases, current state and translating them into 5G private network solutions requirements.
• Lead end-to-end consulting services, including feasibility studies, ROI analysis, and network strategy development.
• Lead the design of private 5G/LTE networks, spectrum management, RF planning, and network architecture (RAN, 5G Core, transport)
• Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies like network slicing, AI-driven QoS, and edge computing.
• Building partnership with key OEMs and TPV’s, and staying current on enterprise networking trends and technology advancements.
• Supporting customer and sales facing briefings and EBCs.
• Writing 3-5 white papers annually about your area of network expertise and industry trends.
• Communicating directly with customers to explain the technical validity and value of our services and proposed approach.

Benefits

• Our 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees