Satellite Network Engineer

Verizon • Andover, ME

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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 #VTeamLife.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or one or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
• Experience in Satellite Network Communications.
• Experience in IP Technologies.
• A valid Driver's License.
• Willing to work assigned shifts 24x7 365, scheduled and rotational coverage including last minute flexibility coverage as well as on-call rotations as needs of the business are presented.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Electronics/Telecommunications or experience with RF/Satellite communications.
• CCNA/CCNP or other Cisco Certifications.
• Experience in /Other Satellite or IP Certifications.
• Two or more years of related experience in an associate’s degree in Electronics/Telecommunications or two to four years commensurate experience in RF/Satellite communications.
• Experience in RF Technologies/Satellite Communications from a military technical school or accredited technical school/university.

Responsibilities

• Performing testing and diagnostic procedures on equipment according to published equipment standards.
• Use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment to analyze, interpret, troubleshoot, document and restore digital services.
• Following all Standard Operating Procedures to ensure effective results on all workflows.
• Monitoring of vendor activities, and remote monitoring of other teleports when necessary.
• Monitoring the network for anomalies and handle issues from customers according to established procedures for management and technical escalations.
• Monitoring service level and take appropriate action to maintain.
• Supporting the assembly, installation, configuration and/or testing of satellite and network equipment (e.g., amplifiers, modems, routers, switches, multiplexers) and associated wiring and cabling
• Coordinating the testing and turn up of service with all involved parties.
• Working with government, international and domestic customers to maintain highest level of service for their circuits.
• Performing site operation with minimal supervision during eight hour shifts.
• Initiating emergency restoration procedures following commercial power failures.
• Monitoring earth station and terrestrial systems for proper operation.
• Establishing good working relationship with internal/external departments to ensure timely completion of various tasks.
• Climbing ladders, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, and moving/lifting items up to 100 lbs.

Benefits

• 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.
• a 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, allowances, etc.
• up to 15 days of vacation per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level