Lead Optical Transport Implementation Engineer - Pub Sec

Lumen Technologies • Herndon, VA

13d • $150,364 - $180,152 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Optical Transport Implementation Engineer works in a hands-on environment supporting the Department of Homeland Security and other specialized customers on National Cyber Protection System initiatives. The role works with the ISSM and other IT Security staff as part of an integrated program security organization. It supports 24x7 operations in a shift environment and may require after-hours on-call support and up to 10% travel.

Requirements

• Technical skills and experience in the OTN/SONET/DWDM profession.
• Ability to operate and complete technical tasks with minimal guidance.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Security+ certification or equivalent IAT/IAM/IASAE Level 2 certification under DoD 8570.1.
• Expected to work in a shift environment supporting 24x7 operations.
• Must provide after-hours/on-call support as required.
• Up to 10% travel can be expected.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in an Information Technology field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a network management environment.
• High proficiency in the OTN/SONET/DWDM profession.
• Expertise with network management protocols, tools, and products such as One Control, MCP, DNA, TNMS, and Remedy.
• Fluency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Ciena OC-A certification.
• High-level knowledge of DWDM, SONET, OTN, and TDM technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform test and turn-up of transport nodes and services traversing the network.
• Perform transport network management functions in engineering and operations environments, serving as a technical subject matter expert.
• Analyze Tier-2 escalations for SONET, OTN, and DWDM troubles.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate Tier-2 network implementation projects; serve as the technical point of contact for service provisioning, configurations, and test-and-turn-up processes.
• Interface with Lead Engineers on network requirements and designs.
• Coordinate Tier-2 network deactivation and decommissioning of SONET, OTN, and DWDM transport devices.
• Write and maintain technical operational documentation and standard operating procedures for the Transport discipline supporting the NOC.
• Develop and maintain Circuit Layout Records, network diagrams, and other supporting documentation.
• Review and provide feedback on network as-builts, Engineering Development Plans, and configuration management drawings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring health, life, and voluntary lifestyle benefits and other perks supporting physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Bonus structure may include short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed