SME – Optical Network Solutions (DWDM/OTN) | AIQU Search | Sharjah, UAE

AIQU Search; Sharjah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Sharjah is seeking a Subject Matter Expert in Optical Network Solutions to design and plan robust DWDM/OTN networks. This role requires 8–12 years of experience in optical network design and strong expertise with platforms such as Ciena, Nokia, and Huawei. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a degree in Engineering. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead large-scale connectivity projects ensuring technical compliance and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of hands-on experience with DWDM platforms.
• Strong expertise in link budgets, BoQ preparation, and ROADM planning.
• Good understanding of IP/Transport integration.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end DWDM/OTN networks including span design.
• Perform link budget analysis and feasibility studies.
• Prepare BoQs and validate vendor solutions.

Skills

DWDM/OTN network design

Link budget analysis

Project management

Technical compliance

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Ciena

Nokia

Huawei

Job description

🔎 Job Title: SME – Optical Network Solutions (DWDM/OTN) | AIQU Search | Sharjah, UAE
🏢 Recruiting Company: AIQU Search
🌍 Job Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
💼 Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
📧 Application Method: Send your CV to [e-mail] (mention SME – Optical Network Solutions in the subject line)
📌 Experience Required: 8–12 years

💡 Position Summary
We are hiring a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Optical Network Solutions to lead the end-to-end design and planning of enterprise and government optical transport networks. This role involves technical ownership of DWDM/OTN architecture for high-availability, large-scale connectivity projects, ensuring robust and cost-optimized designs.

📜 Detailed Job Description
As an SME – Optical Network Solutions, you will design and plan DWDM/OTN networks (100G–800G), perform link budget analysis, and create high-level and low-level designs. You will work closely with solution architects, sales teams, and customers to deliver technically sound solutions. Responsibilities include preparing BoQs, validating vendor solutions, defining acceptance criteria, and supporting RFP/RFQ processes for enterprise and government clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end DWDM/OTN networks including span design, OSNR, and loss calculations.
• Perform link budget analysis, feasibility studies, and capacity planning.
• Develop network topology, routing, protection, and multi-layer resiliency designs (1+1, 1:N).
• Prepare BoQs, validate vendor solutions, and ensure technical compliance.
• Create HLD/LLD, engineering guidelines, and acceptance criteria.
• Provide technical support for RFP/RFQ processes and customer engagements.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or Electrical Engineering.
• 8–12 years of hands‑on experience with DWDM platforms (Ciena, Nokia, Huawei).
• Strong expertise in link budgets, BoQ preparation, ROADM planning, and optical tolerances.
• Good understanding of IP/Transport integration.
• Excellent communication and customer interaction skills.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with advanced optical technologies (CDC‑Flex, Raman, ZR/ZR+, Routed Optical).
• Familiarity with coherent optics and multi‑layer resiliency strategies.
• Exposure to large‑scale enterprise and government network deployments.
• Knowledge of automation tools for optical network design.
• Certifications in optical networking technologies.

Recruitment Pro Tip

Highlight your experience in DWDM/OTN design and vendor platform expertise (Ciena, Nokia, Huawei). Including examples of successful large‑scale deployments and technical leadership will make your application stand out.