Sr. Optical Network Engineer

optimum•Plano, TX

About The Position

We are Optimum, a leader in the fast-paced world of connectivity, and we're on the hunt for enthusiastic professionals to join our team! We understand that connectivity isn't just a luxury anymore - it's a necessity that empowers lives, fuels businesses, and drives innovation. A career at Optimum means you'll be enabling progress and enhancing lives by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity solutions that keep the world connected. We owe our success to our amazing product, commitment to our people and the connections we make in every community. If you are resourceful, collaborative, team-oriented and passionate about delivering consistent excellence, Optimum is the Company for you! We are Optimum! Job Summary The Sr. Optical Network Engineer position plays an important role within IPNT, it represents an experienced professional with a strong technical skill set in the engineering and support role as it pertains to the Optical Transport Network that support all of our offerings. This position is critical to the team because this person needs to be the technical resource that provides future plans as well a source of information and support for all responsibilities within Transport Network.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master's degree in engineering or related field, or related technical experience/certification
6+ years service provider technical experience
Expert level knowledge in: Service Provider and Enterprise network infrastructure Network design, architecture, security, protocols, and topology Ability to produce detailed Visio and/or Powerpoint presentations
Experience with: Strong understanding of transport hardware and software (Infinera, Nokia, Cisco) Strong understanding of networking technologies (Ethernet 100,1000M; Serial T1, DS1, DS3; also copper and fiber technologies) Strong level understanding of CWDM and DWDM transport Previous 6 years' experience on multiple hardware platforms and operating systems, (Infinera, Nokia, & Cisco) Knowledge of network and system management software (DNA, NFM-T, Cisco Prime/CTC) Experience with handheld test tools (CAT5, Fiber and Fiber scopes, OTDR, T-bird 1gig, 10Gig, 100Gig & 400Gig testers and Optical Spectrum Analyzers) Strong knowledge of Windows based operating systems, and Microsoft Office applications
Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or equivalent work experience is required
Must have flexible schedule for 24/7 environment and a clean valid DL

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is planning, architect and then supports reliable optical solutions for products and offerings.
Perform tasks of high complexity relating to the installation, maintenance, service/troubleshooting (problem analysis) of all transport equipment (SONET, digital, DWDM, analog, and telephony) including but not limited to fiber equipment, MUX/DEMUX, and status monitoring equipment.
Follow the lead of the Network Transport Regional Manager in conjunction with the Director.
Be pro-active in their work and offer suggestions in completing it as well as recommending additional solutions, efficiencies and or observations.
Assist with other engineers & plan and oversee transport installations; circuit creations, systems documentation, upgrades and maintain network hardware as well as network operating systems for the various transport systems.
Respond to, investigate, diagnose, rectify, and document issues as required, based on provided information from systems and associates.
Use various network and server tools to isolate and rectify issues as need be.
Responsible for a collective skill and responsibility set as it applies to the overall network transport infrastructure, and they are considered experts in their responsibilities.
Engineer and maintain high level network protocols and configurations.
Provide for procedural, informational and training documentation.
Work with Corporate Engineering, develop design criteria for testing of new technologies coordinating with all Engineering, operations and management necessary to meet deadlines for product offerings.
Respond to, diagnose, and resolve technical issues in relation to the Internet delivery systems, Voice over IP, Interactive Optimum and Commercial/Lightpath services.