Sr Engineer - Data Center Implementation Lead

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Verizon Global Infrastructure is seeking a hands on Senior Engineer (Data Center Implementation Lead) to turn architectural designs into physical and logical reality. You will be the primary technical lead for the physical implementation and configuration of switches, routers, firewalls, and optics within our newly established data center network zones.

Working in a Fortune 50 environment, you will bridge the gap between high-level architectural designs and the physical lab environment. You will partner with the Hempstead Lab team to perform hardware validation and stress testing, ensuring that the infrastructure-including Wi-Fi, Retail systems, Firewalls, Proxies, and Load Balancers-is ready for production-scale traffic.

• Network Implementation & Design: Lead the physical and logical deployment of routers, switches, and next-generation firewalls, ensuring all configurations strictly adhere to Low Level Design (LLD) architectural standards.

• Automation & Modernization: Partner with automation leads to deploy configurations via code and validate their success on physical infrastructure, driving efficiency in network operations.

• Hardware Validation & Strategy: Spearhead proof-of-concept (PoC) initiatives for high-speed connectivity and edge security, including the evaluation of optics and hardware performance using stress-testing tools like Spirent.

• Data Center Operations: Provide technical oversight for data center expansions, including site readiness, rack-and-stack operations, and the management of physical network topologies.

• Leadership & Planning: direct technical teams through mentorship and detailed implementation planning to ensure minimal disruption to the existing enterprise network.

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

• Four or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.

• Four or more years of experience in enterprise network implementation, testing, and data center operations.

• Experience in large-scale Fortune 50 enterprise environments with complex physical networking requirements.Prior experience leading digital transformation initiatives with a focus on cloud security and networking.

• Proficiency in interpreting Low Level Design (LLD) and translating it into physical infrastructure.

• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and how they interface with physical data center infrastructure.

• Strong expertise in switching, routing, and high-speed optics (e.g., 100G/400G).

• Hands-on experience with next-gen firewalls, proxies, VPNs, and load balancers.

• New technology development and testing experience.

• Strong understanding of industry security standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, and CIS benchmarks.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.