Associate Director – RAN Cloud

Verizon

Associate Director leading architectural strategy and deployment of Cloud-native RAN for Verizon. Managing complex ecosystems and driving AI-driven automation in telecommunications infrastructure.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeSouthlake • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $126,000 - $242,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading architectural strategy and deployment of Cloud-native RAN platforms, with a strong focus on vRAN and Cloud Infrastructure. Proven ability to mentor teams, drive process improvements, and manage high-stakes technical troubleshooting in a fast-paced environment.

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Cloud Infrastructure ManagementVRAN ArchitectureOpenShift (CaaS)Technical Leadership in TelecommunicationsAI-Driven Tool Development

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Hard Skills

Cloud InfrastructureVRAN ArchitectureOpenShiftRHELLinux Kernel Fine-TuningCaaS Resource ManagementTechnical TroubleshootingProcess ImprovementAI IntegrationComplex Problem Solving

Soft Skills

MentoringCross-Functional CollaborationDecisive Action Under PressureEffective PartnershipEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsNetworkingIT SystemsVirtualizationCloud Technologies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudLinuxOpenShift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leading a specialized team responsible for the architectural strategy, deployment, and automation of vRAN and Cloud Infrastructure
Directing end-to-end strategy and deployment of Cloud-native RAN platforms
Serving as the primary interface for key partners (Samsung, Wind River, Ericsson, Red Hat)
Spearheading the development and integration of AI-driven tools
Driving vRAN roadmap planning and ensuring integration of new technologies
Facilitating cross-functional collaboration between Planning, Engineering, MTCE, and Operations teams
Mentoring and developing team members
Directing high-stakes technical troubleshooting for complex production issues
Identifying opportunities for process improvement and driving efficiencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
Eight or more years of relevant experience required
Experience in Cloud Infrastructure, OpenShift (CaaS), and vRAN architecture
Experience in RHEL, Linux kernel fine-tuning, and CaaS resource management
Experience in managing external technology relationships
Ability to analyze issues and solve complex problems with innovative solutions
Technical leadership in Telecommunications, Networking, IT systems & Virtualization/Cloud technologies
Proven ability to make clear-headed, decisive actions under high-pressure scenarios
Demonstrable history of effective partnership and empathy across diverse organizations
Experience transitioning initiatives from successful FOA/Pilot phases to full-scale enterprise rollout

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
matched 401(k) savings plan
up to 8 company paid holidays per year
up to 6 personal days per year
paid parental leave
adoption assistance and tuition assistance