Role: Sr.Optical Transport Engineer || Contract

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Role: Sr.Optical Transport Engineer
Work location: Philadelphia, New Jersey, or Denver - Onsite
Contract

Job Description:
"• We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Senior Optical Transport Engineers to join our core transport team.
• This is a critical role focused on executing significant in-house network upgrades to drive substantial cost savings and enhance our infrastructure capabilities.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep, hands-on expertise in optical transport equipment and be ready to immediately contribute to a major project involving Nokia Cienna and 6500 platforms.

Key Responsibilities
• Network Upgrade Execution: Take primary responsibility for the configuration, deployment, and upgrade of core optical transport equipment, specifically utilizing Nokia Cienna (6500 series).
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert for optical transport technologies, including DWDM/OTN equipment and configuration best practices.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for the core transport network during and after equipment upgrades.
• In-House Management: Act as a key resource in managing these large-scale upgrades internally, aligning with the strategic goal of reducing reliance on external vendor services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with existing IP and MPLS engineering teams, as well as finance and project management stakeholders, to ensure smooth project execution.

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Deep Optical Transport Experience: Extensive, verifiable experience in designing, configuring, and managing core optical transport networks.
• Nokia Equipment Expertise: Mandatory hands-on experience with Nokia 6500 series (including Cienna) optical transport equipment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of optical network principles, including fiber types, transmission standards, and test methodologies.
• Onsite Availability: Must be willing to work on-site at one of the following key locations: Philadelphia, New Jersey, or Denver.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex network issues in a live production environment.
• Independent Work: Ability to manage upgrade tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
"

Key Responsibilities:
"• We are seeking highly skilled and motivated Senior Optical Transport Engineers to join our core transport team.
• This is a critical role focused on executing significant in-house network upgrades to drive substantial cost savings and enhance our infrastructure capabilities.
• The ideal candidate will possess deep, hands-on expertise in optical transport equipment and be ready to immediately contribute to a major project involving Nokia Cienna and 6500 platforms.

Key Responsibilities
• Network Upgrade Execution: Take primary responsibility for the configuration, deployment, and upgrade of core optical transport equipment, specifically utilizing Nokia Cienna (6500 series).
• Technical Expertise: Serve as a subject matter expert for optical transport technologies, including DWDM/OTN equipment and configuration best practices.
• Troubleshooting & Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for the core transport network during and after equipment upgrades.
• In-House Management: Act as a key resource in managing these large-scale upgrades internally, aligning with the strategic goal of reducing reliance on external vendor services.
• Collaboration: Work closely with existing IP and MPLS engineering teams, as well as finance and project management stakeholders, to ensure smooth project execution.

Required Skills and Qualifications
• Deep Optical Transport Experience: Extensive, verifiable experience in designing, configuring, and managing core optical transport networks.
• Nokia Equipment Expertise: Mandatory hands-on experience with Nokia 6500 series (including Cienna) optical transport equipment.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of optical network principles, including fiber types, transmission standards, and test methodologies.
• Onsite Availability: Must be willing to work on-site at one of the following key locations: Philadelphia, New Jersey, or Denver.
• Problem-Solving: Proven ability to rapidly diagnose and resolve complex network issues in a live production environment.
• Independent Work: Ability to manage upgrade tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
"

What are the Mandatory skills and skill proficiencies required for this position?
"Technical Skills
Optical Transport Network Expertise

Deep knowledge of optical transport technologies
DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) systems
OTN (Optical Transport Network) technologies
Fiber optic principles and transmission standards
Equipment-Specific Knowledge

Nokia 6500 series platforms (mandatory)
Cienna optical transport equipment
Configuration and deployment of optical transport equipment
Network Engineering

Network design and architecture
Test methodologies for optical networks
Understanding of different fiber types
Integration with IP and MPLS networks
Troubleshooting & Support

Advanced diagnostic capabilities
Rapid problem resolution in production environments
Performance optimization techniques
Professional Skills
Project Execution

Independent work capability with minimal supervision
Large-scale upgrade management
Implementation planning and execution
"