[Remote] Optical Network Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Eliassen Group is seeking a highly skilled Optical Network Engineer to design, build, configure, and manage the installation and maintenance of optical network infrastructure. The role focuses on optical transport deployment, commissioning, troubleshooting, upgrades, technical support, and coordinating network maintenance activities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the decommissioning/installation of optical network infrastructure
- Perform commissioning, troubleshooting, and decommissioning of old gear as part of upgrade cycles
- Verify design to network and confirm material and physical network to design to satisfy work requests
- Coordinate with other teams to complete work requests, including creating detailed MOPs for Change Requests
- Provide Tier II technical support for Provisioning, ENOC, and Operations personnel
- Execute scheduled maintenance window activities for network maintenance, augments, optimizations, or troubleshooting
- Maintain accurate ticket status and manage multiple tasks across various assignments
- Work in a 24/7 on-call rotation as needed to support trouble tickets and break/fix scenarios
Skills
- Proficiency in optical transport networks, including OTN, SONET, and DWDM
- Experience with primary equipment such as Nokia PSS/1830, CISCO NCS2015, and Ciena 6500
- Strong understanding of optical network theory and base troubleshooting
- Familiarity with routing protocols and optical transport systems
- Experience in deployment, provisioning, and decommissioning of network optical elements and services
- Ability to interpret complex work packages/network designs and execute tasks accordingly
Benefits
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical (choice of 3 plans)
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for dental
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for vision
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for pre-tax accounts
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for 401(k) with match
- W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality
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