Cell Site Engineer - 4G/5G Network Optimization & Troubleshooting

Verizon; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a technically proficient professional to join a 24x7 operations environment. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize network systems, auditing inventories and generating reports.

You will analyze coverage, propose improvements, and configure routers/switches to enhance performance. The role requires independence, attention to detail, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or one or more years of relevant experience.
• Exposure to AI tools such as Claude or Gemini in a technical setting.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to operate a company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Performing optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications to identify overall system availability and performance.
• Evaluating network coverage to find gaps, making recommendations to improve coverage, and helping to implement those recommendations.
• Configuring network routers and switches for network optimization.
• Complying with company- and industry-wide standard directives to maintain network performance and enhance efficiency.
• Providing timely and accurate network updates to leadership and external teams; communicating technical details clearly.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Telecom knowledge

Independent work

Attention to detail

AI tools exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

Load balancers

Network monitoring tools

Job description

Verizon is seeking a technically proficient professional to join a 24x7 operations environment. You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize network systems, auditing inventories and generating reports.

You will analyze coverage, propose improvements, and configure routers/switches to enhance performance. The role requires independence, attention to detail, and willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.