Video Engineer

Company: Verizon
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: May 22, 2025

Job Description:

When you join VerizonYou 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...You are a member of the 24/7 operation/maintenance of the Bloomington IL Super Headend Office. Shift-work and work over the weekend will be required. This position will primarily work the overnight shift. Shifts may change in the future and rotations may be implemented.You will be responsible for the end to end maintenance and operation of the Video Network Operations systems within the Verizon Super Headend Office. This includes interpreting and correlating video service outages which relate to degradation or failure of video transports and equipment systems. You will assess conditions to identify best practices for fault isolation and also perform trouble resolution. You will interact and work in conjunction with other Verizon Operations and Engineering groups as well as vendors to ensure timely resolution of network impacting troubles.Additional responsibilities include interpreting schematics associated with equipment interconnects and signal paths within the Super Headend Office.

• Ensure stability and quality of video service.
• Proactively monitor, manage and troubleshoot video service degradation, and resolve degradation of video service in a timely manner.
• Interpret video and audio quality.
• Assist and/or perform new design and ECR implementations.
• Interface with third party service vendors.
• Perform health checks for the network.
• Install and remove equipment, cables and fibers.
• Climbing ladders, working aloft, perceiving differences in wire and cable colors, and moving/lifting items generally not exceeding 100 lbs.
• In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location in Illinois.What we're looking for...You are an analytical, forward-thinking, and collaborative-minded network engineer. Your dedication and flexibility help to solve complex problems, and you're eager to help us evolve to meet the demands of running the network of tomorrow.You'll need to have:
  • Associate's degree or two or more years of work experience
  • Three or more years or relevant work experience
  • Three or more years of experience in Network Operations.
  • Knowledge of TCP/IP.
  • Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as necessary. Even better if you have one or more of the following:
    • A degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science or Electronics.
    • Five or more years or more of experience in Video Operations.
    • Experience with Python scripting.
    • Experience driving automation initiatives and process improvements.
    • Knowledge of IP telecommunication equipment and technologies (Cisco, Juniper, Adtran, Calix).
    • Knowledge of routing protocols (MPLS, LDP, BGP, IS-IS, OSPF), cloud computing and virtualization.
    • Knowledge of specialized telecommunications equipment (Ciena 6500T/S, & Cisco) and technologies.
    • Knowledge of optical DWDM system and optical distribution network (GPON).
    • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment while multitasking.
    • Experience working in a 24x7 Network Operations Center including working in a shift work environment.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 workingIn this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).Scheduled Weekly Hours40Equal Employment Opportunity Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.Benefits and CompensationOur 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, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, 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.The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $96,000.00 - $157,000.00.
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Keywords: Verizon, Springfield , Video Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Bloomington, Illinois