We are seeking an experienced DWDM/SONET Network Engineer with strong hands-on expertise in optical transport systems, circuit provisioning, and network migrations. The ideal candidate will work across multi-vendor platforms, manage NMS tools, and support end-to-end service delivery with accuracy and efficiency.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Log in to optical transport equipment for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting (TL1 experience preferred).
Provision, activate, and validate DWDM/SONET/OTN services and circuits.
Work with NMS systems for topology, performance, and fault management.
Perform detailed audits and tracing of end-to-end services/circuits.
Execute network upgrades, migrations, and cutovers with minimal downtime.
Create and update documentation for circuits, configurations, and migration plans.
Collaborate with internal teams during maintenance windows and project deployments.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN, optical line systems, and transport technologies.
Hands-on experience in provisioning, auditing, and migrating optical circuits.
Familiarity with TL1, CLI, and multi-vendor network elements.
Experience with NMS platforms for monitoring and circuit management.
Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
Preferred Vendor Experience
Ciena: 6500 (2/7/14/32 slot), RLS, Coredirector, 5430, 5410, Waveserver AI, Waveserver 5
Huawei: OSN 3800, OSN 6800
Nokia: 1830
Infinera: DTN, DTNx
Lucent / Alcatel-Lucent: OLS 400G/800G/1.6T, Lambda Unite, TDM10G
Adva: FSP 150, FSP 3000
Nortel: Optera
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
3–10+ years of experience with optical transport technologies.
Strong understanding of fiber optics, photonics, and transport protocols.
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