Engr III Spec-Ntwk Engring
Verizon · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- On site
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job highlights
- Develop Python scripts for network automation.
- Analyze wireless trouble tickets and alarms.
- Interpret network worklog entries for insights.
- Requires Bachelor's degree or experience.
- Hybrid role with defined work location.
About the role
About Verizon
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.
What You’ll Be Doing...
As a network engineer, your primary responsibility will be to develop and maintain Python scripts to automate workflows for the Wireless NMC. You will also conduct data analysis, diving deep into wireless trouble tickets and alarms to identify trends and their business impact. A key aspect of your role will be to interpret wireless network trouble ticket worklog entries by understanding existing automation workflows to effectively answer end-user questions.
What We’re Looking For…
You are a natural communicator who can adapt your style and approach to meet the diverse needs of various team members and stakeholders. People trust your judgement and seek your advice. You excel at connecting data from different sources and synthesizing it into a cohesive, complete picture. You thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with multiple hit-visibility projects and competing priorities.
You’ll Need To Have
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
- Advanced knowledge of operating systems and applications.
- Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for analyzing complex solutions and problems.
- Experience with Oracle/SQL database administration.
- Ability to quickly learn, adapt, and convert code to new scripting languages.
- Willingness to work a schedule that includes overlap with the US day shift (specifically for weekly meetings and initial training).
- Working experience in Python (Pandas, Requests, NumPy, Paramiko (for SSH/Network)).
- Working experience in Programming Concepts - REST API integration, JSON/XML parsing, Error handling, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
- DevOps - GIT Lab Pipeline or Jenkins
- Infra Configuration - Ansible
- Experience in Orchestration - Kubernetes, Docker, Openstack, Openshift.
- Front end Technologies - ReactJS or AngularJS, Javascript
- Database and Modeling - SQL / No SQL
- Messaging Streaming Technologies - Apache Pulsar or Kafka
- Basics of AI / ML - Frameworks (Scikit-learn, Pandas & NumPy PyTorch), NLP, LLM, Prompt Engineering, RAG, Vector DB
- Certifications in one or more of the following: Kubernetes (such as CKA, CKD etc.), Python, AI /ML technologies.
Even better if you have any one or more of the following:
- Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or Economics.
- Experience with large-scale IT systems.
- Python certification.
- Experience with JavaScript & React for web-based tool development.
- Project management skills.
- Experience providing support to hundreds of users of developed applications.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to quality and user satisfaction.
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
Equal Employment Opportunity
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability or any other legally protected characteristics.
Key skills/competency
- Network Engineer III
- Python Scripting
- Network Automation
- Data Analysis
- Wireless Networks
- Trouble Tickets
- REST API
- Kubernetes
- Ansible
- DevOps
Skills & topics
- Network Engineer
- Python
- Automation
- DevOps
- Kubernetes
- Ansible
- Data Analysis
- Wireless Networks
- REST API
- SQL
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight Python scripting, network automation, and data analysis skills relevant to the Network Engineer III role.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize experience with REST APIs, Kubernetes, Ansible, and AI/ML frameworks.
- Demonstrate communication skills: Prepare examples of adapting your communication style for diverse stakeholders.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on operating systems, SQL databases, and scripting languages like Python.
- Understand Verizon's culture: Research their commitment to innovation, community, and the #VTeamLife.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Network Engineer III role at Verizon?
- The Network Engineer III role at Verizon requires strong Python scripting skills (Pandas, Requests, NumPy, Paramiko), experience with REST API integration, JSON/XML parsing, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), DevOps tools like GitLab Pipeline or Jenkins, Infrastructure Configuration with Ansible, and familiarity with Orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. Experience with AI/ML frameworks and messaging streaming technologies is also highly valued.
- What is the work arrangement for the Network Engineer III position at Verizon?
- This is a hybrid role, meaning you will have a defined work location that includes a combination of working from home and assigned office days, as determined by your manager.
- What kind of data analysis will I be doing as a Network Engineer III at Verizon?
- As a Network Engineer III, you will conduct data analysis by diving deep into wireless trouble tickets and alarms. The goal is to identify trends and understand their business impact, and to interpret wireless network trouble ticket worklog entries to answer end-user questions effectively.
- Does Verizon offer opportunities for professional development for Network Engineers?
- Yes, Verizon emphasizes learning, growth, and thriving. The job description encourages employees to share ideas and adapt to new scripting languages, suggesting a supportive environment for professional development. Certifications in Kubernetes, Python, or AI/ML technologies are also encouraged.
- What is the educational requirement for the Network Engineer III position at Verizon?
- The minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor's degree or four or more years of equivalent work experience. A Master's degree in a related field is considered a plus.
- How does Verizon approach equal employment opportunity for this role?
- Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. They evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, gender, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics, ensuring a fair and inclusive hiring process.