Senior Optical Transport Implementation Engineer - Pub Sec
About The Position
The role provides advanced Tier II support by troubleshooting and repairing network devices, tools, and services for a nationwide fiber-optic transport network, as well as supporting network services for two geographically separated Network Operation Centers (NOCs). The position is operationally responsible for IP and network management applications associated with IP and transport platforms, and for maintaining availability of IP and network management services in engineering and operations environments. A Top Secret/SCI clearance is required. The engineer performs transport network management as a technical subject-matter expert; handles Tier II escalations and implementation work across SONET, OTN, and DWDM; and coordinates provisioning, configuration, testing, turn-up, deactivation, and decommissioning activities. The role also maintains operational documentation and circuit/network records, reviews network as-builts and engineering plans, and provides support in a 24x7 shift environment. After-hours on-call support and up to 10% travel may be required.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
- Technical skills and experience in the OTN/SONET/DWDM profession.
- Ability to operate and accomplish technical tasks with minimum guidance.
- Security+ certification or equivalent IAT/IAM/IASAE Level 2 certification under DOD 8570.1 is required.
- Availability for on-call support after hours as required.
- Ability to work in a shift environment supporting 24x7 operations.
- 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 Transport Network Management functions in engineering and operations environments as a technical subject-matter expert.
- Work Tier II trouble escalations for SONET, OTN, and DWDM issues.
- Troubleshoot and coordinate Tier II network implementation projects; act as the technical point of contact for service provisioning, configurations, and test-and-turn-up processes.
- Interface with Lead Engineers regarding network requirements and designs.
- Work on and coordinate Tier II 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.
- Provide on-call support after hours as required and work in a shift environment supporting 24x7 operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive package featuring health, life, and voluntary lifestyle benefits and other perks intended to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
- Bonus structure may include short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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