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Customers expect our networks to perform at a high level all the time. That's where you come in. You will investigate, evaluate and resolve network and data performance issues to ensure efficient and reliable service for our customers. The work you'll be doing will directly impact customer satisfaction and help keep us ahead of the competition.

• Evaluating service performance trends and isolating root causes of impacted services.

• Performing VoLTE testing and analyses of relevant key performance indicators.

• Coordinating technical investigations and testing with appropriate regional, area and HQ functions.

• Providing technical analysis, troubleshooting, and training assistance to specific markets and regions as requested.

• Optimizing LTE and RAN networks using both traditional and innovative means.

• Investigating and resolving customer complaints regarding service.

• Integrating new cell sites, small cells, and DAS systems into existing macro network.

Physical requirements of the job may include, but are not limited to: climbing stairs and ladders, working from elevated areas, lifting and carrying objects weighing up to approximately 40 pounds, pushing, pulling, grasping, twisting/bending, and crawling, squatting, or kneeling in small spaces.

You have a strong customer service orientation. You like to take ownership of an issue and resolve it successfully. You are able to understand and evaluate a complex problem and present solutions. You work well independently as well as effectively with diverse business teams and vendors to implement solutions.

You'll need to have:

• Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience.

• Four or more years of relevant work experience.

• A valid driver's license.

• Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time.

• Knowledge of LTE including VoLTE and RAN networks.

• Knowledge of IP and transport protocols.

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

• A degree.

• Knowledge of at least one data collection tool such as Datapro, and TEMS Symphony.

• Knowledge of data analysis/post-processing tools such as Irisview, Windcatcher/Actix/TEMS Discovery.

• Knowledge of propagation and optimization modeling tools such as Atoll, Planet, GeoPlan, ACP, DB Planner.

• Knowledge of programming languages such as C++, Python, Unix, scripting tools.

• Knowledge of mapping software such as MapInfo, ArcGIS, Topo.

• Knowledge of Ericsson systems including OSS and 3GPP LTE standards.

• Ability to differentiate and diagnose RAN and CORE related problems.

• Understanding of IMS and systems engineering aspects related to RAN and proficiency in Core level call flow analysis.

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.

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