- leads a specialized team responsible for the architectural strategy, deployment, and automation of Verizon’s virtualized Radio Access Network (vRAN) and Cloud Infrastructure (VCP)
- Oversees the lifecycle of Cloud-native RAN platforms, manages complex multi-vendor ecosystems, and drives AI-driven automation
- Directing end-to-end strategy and deployment of Cloud-native RAN platforms, overseeing FOA rollouts, hardware cutovers, and infrastructure upgrades across thousands of Far Edge nodes
- Serving as the primary interface for key partners (Samsung, Wind River, Ericsson, Red Hat), holding them accountable for technical roadmaps, deliverables, and SLAs through rigorous triage and patch management
- Spearheading the development and integration of AI-driven tools and internal software (e.g., Skinny OS, AI Copilots) to automate diagnostics, site pre-checking, and 'Day 2' operational workflows
- Driving vRAN roadmap planning, ensuring integration of new technologies (e.g., Granite Rapids compute) while maintaining infrastructure consistency and performance metrics
- Facilitating cross-functional collaboration between Planning, Engineering, Maintenance Engineering (MTCE), and Operations teams to troubleshoot high-stakes production issues and maintain system stability
- Mentoring and developing team members, fostering a culture of high morale and professional excellence, while designating and grooming leads for specific workstreams (e.g., SS requirements, E/// requirements)
- Directing high-stakes technical troubleshooting for complex production issues, including kernel crashes, PTP synchronization failures, and driver-level conflicts (Intel ICE drivers)
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and driving efficiencies to simplify repeatable tasks
- Providing coverage for any operational issues and ensuring platform outages are handled in accordance with predefined guidelines for ticket management, prioritization, documentation, escalation, and resolution
- Ensuring that the performance of the entire staff is maximized by establishing individual and group objectives, providing routine feedback and counseling (when necessary), and conducting yearly performance appraisals
- Identifying opportunities for operational and management automation while performing as a subject matter expert for the technology
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
- Eight or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training
- Experience in Cloud Infrastructure, OpenShift (CaaS), and vRAN architecture, with experience in RHEL, Linux kernel fine-tuning, and CaaS resource management
- Experience in managing external technology relationships, articulating firm technical requirements, and leading high-stakes escalations to meet aggressive delivery timelines
- A degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields is even better.
- Ability to analyze issues and solve complex problems with innovative solutions
- Technical leadership and experience in one or more of the following areas: Telecommunications, Networking, IT systems & Virtualization/Cloud technologies
- Proven ability to make clear-headed, decisive actions under high-pressure scenarios, particularly regarding infrastructure cutovers and production troubleshooting
- Demonstrable history of effective partnership and empathy across diverse organizations (MTCE, Operations, Engineering) to solve complex problems and manage executive escalations
- Ability to effectively articulate technical requirements to vendors and provide clear, strategic updates to executive leadership
- Automation Mindset: Experience in driving the transition from manual processes to AI-driven, automated network workflows
- Experience with deploying and managing applications running in a virtualized or containerized environment
- Completion of an undergraduate degree and an MBA to complement technical expertise with strong business acumen
- Rotational experience or familiarity with lateral domains such as RAN or Transport to widen technical scope
- Experience in developing or deploying AI-driven agents or custom scripts for log analysis, configuration management, and predictive network resilience
- Experience transitioning initiatives from successful FOA/Pilot phases to full-scale enterprise rollout (100–500+ sites)
Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in Cloud Infrastructure, vRAN architecture, and AI-driven automation, with a strong focus on managing complex multi-vendor ecosystems and driving operational efficiencies. Proven ability to lead technical teams, mentor staff, and effectively communicate with key partners and executive leadership.
Highest-signal resume keywords
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- VRAN Architecture
- AI-Driven Automation
- Technical Leadership
- Complex Problem Solving
ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills
- OpenShift
- RHEL
- Linux Kernel Fine-Tuning
- CaaS Resource Management
- AI-Driven Tools Development
- Production Troubleshooting
- Network Workflows Automation
- Log Analysis
- Configuration Management
- Predictive Network Resilience
Soft Skills
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
- Mentoring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Decisive Action Under Pressure
Industry Keywords
- Telecommunications
- Networking
- IT Systems
- Virtualization
- Cloud Technologies
Tools & Technologies
- Skinny OS
- AI Copilots
- Virtualized Environment
- Containerized Environment
- Ticket Management Systems