Network Operations Engineer, Subsea

Meta; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Subsea Network Operations Engineer to oversee one of the largest subsea networks globally. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing network performance, coordinating with vendors, and ensuring the successful deployment of subsea infrastructure. Your expertise will guide operational acceptance plans and contribute to the evolution of processes and documentation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of technology, shaping the future of connectivity and collaboration in a dynamic and innovative environment. Join a team that is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of digital connection.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in subsea operations and technology.
• Hands-on experience with CLS tools and managing landing party setups.

Responsibilities

• Manage subsea network performance and operations.
• Coordinate with vendors and oversee deployment relationships.
• Supervise NOC operations and manage on-call operations.

Skills

Subsea Operations

Network Security

Project Management

Technical Support

Telecommunication Networks

Data Analysis

Education

BS in Computer Science

MS in Computer Engineering

Tools

CLS Tools

Optical Testing Equipment

Job description

Meta is looking for a Subsea Network Operations Engineer responsible for the operational support of one of the world’s largest and most complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to design, deploy, and maintain a subsea network and be involved in all aspects of networking at Meta.

Network Operations Engineer, Subsea Responsibilities

1. Manage subsea network performance and operations.
2. Perform MA duties on Meta owned cable systems as required.
3. Act as O&M SME for contracting and provide consultative O&M guidance to internal Meta teams.
4. Run all necessary meetings, day-to-day interaction, timeline, logistics and budget management.
5. Run turnkey projects. Receive/review designs from engineering and run field deployments as needed.
6. Act as primary liaison to third party vendors, both managed service providers and fiber providers, managing the operations/deployment relationship and driving performance.
7. Coordinate regular meetings with vendors and have a familiarity with the contracts and drive measurable statistics against them.
8. Provide technical support to drive subsea contractor teams for network restoration, subsea performance test and engineering services for our global submarine deployments.
9. Collaborate with Program Managers, Procurement, Engineering, Installation teams and vendors to formalize operational acceptance plans.
10. Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve.
11. Guide retrospective reviews of completed projects with teams to incorporate lessons learned into team’s future roadmaps & goals.
12. Oversee documentation effort with technical writers to ensure key decisions are captured and all necessary documentation for support and troubleshooting are maintained.
13. Work with partner teams to document end-to-end business processes (workflows) as they are defined throughout the program.
14. Ensure processes are in place to confirm all documentation and systems are delivered into Operations as well as ensuring the team are trained and equipped to support the operation of the newly deployed subsea network.
15. Manage expectations of all interested parties with key deliverable and milestone dates.
16. Maintain deployment status reporting and provide frequent deployment updates as needed.
17. Identify, communicate and manage risks and adjustments to the overall program.
18. Supervise the NOC operations and be the escalation point of contact for any Meta systems under management.
19. Manage operations on call.
20. Expect travel 10% to 25% of time.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Experience identifying key metrics/measures that will be used to evaluate success and validate the business impact of the program.
2. Experience in Subsea Operations, Deployments, and Technology with 10+ years industry experience.
3. Experience with all possible wet plant failure mechanisms and how to diagnose and accurately locate faults whether electrical or optical.
4. Experience managing and operating wet plant including BU’s, WSS ROADMs and Repeaters.
5. Familiarity with DCN operations, management, network security and architectures.
6. Hands-on experience with CLS tools and test equipment, in managing landing party use and setup of equipment during repairs.
7. CLS management experience including facilities maintenance and security.
8. Prior experience managing PFE and troubleshooting complex subsea power and grounding issues.
9. Experience in Subsea O&M including (but not limited to), contracting, marine repair and maintenance (including depot testing and sparing), marine repair dispatch and spares loading.
10. Technical experience in telecommunication networks in the subsea optical transport networks including DWDM, network infrastructures, IP Networking equipment, optical testing, optical measurement principles, experience with photonic layer.
11. Experience understanding architecture for system dependencies and translate these into deployable solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

1. BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
2. Knowledge of data driven analysis.
3. Experience in providing technical guidance to external vendors.

About Meta

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

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