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Optical Network Engineer / DWDM Network Operations Specialist
Term : Long Term Contract
Location : Arlington, Virginia (Onsite)
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Optical Network Engineer to support the deployment, operation, and optimization of large-scale optical transport networks. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining network reliability, executing infrastructure changes, troubleshooting network issues, and contributing to operational improvements across a complex telecommunications environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Configure, provision, and maintain DWDM and optical transport equipment.
- Perform remote software and firmware upgrades while adhering to established change management procedures.
- Support the deployment and operation of optical network infrastructure.
- Analyze and troubleshoot optical network performance issues using monitoring platforms, diagnostic tools, and device-level investigations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and implement network changes.
- Maintain documentation related to network configurations, procedures, and operational activities.
- Participate in operational support activities, including incident response and network maintenance.
- Contribute to process improvements that enhance network efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Required Skills and Experience
<>1. DWDM / Optical Networking Expertise- Proven hands-on experience with Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) or optical transport technologies.
- Strong understanding of optical networking concepts, equipment configuration, and operational best practices.
- Experience supporting large-scale carrier, enterprise, or data center network environments.
- Demonstrated ability to identify, diagnose, and resolve optical network issues.
- Experience analyzing alarms, performance metrics, logs, and network telemetry to restore service efficiently.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a production network environment.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver work within established timelines.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and execution quality.
- Experience coordinating tasks across operational, maintenance, and improvement initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
<>Automation and Scripting- Experience with automation and scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, or Perl.
- Ability to automate recurring operational tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
- Understanding of network design principles, transport network architecture, and scalability considerations.
- Knowledge of network protocols and topology planning.
- Experience integrating hardware and software solutions across multi-vendor environments.
- Familiarity with interoperability and platform validation activities.
Desired Attributes
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to service reliability and operational excellence.
- Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to evolving network requirements.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor''s degree in Telecommunications, Computer Science, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Relevant experience in optical networking, telecommunications, network operations, or infrastructure engineering.
Key Technical Areas
- DWDM / Optical Transport Networks
- Network Operations and Maintenance
- Change Management
- Fault Isolation and Troubleshooting
- Performance Monitoring
- Network Automation
- Infrastructure Deployment
- Systems Integration
Salary : $65 - $70