Optical Transport & IP Provisioning Engineer (Ciena 6500)

Gazelle Global; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gazelle Global is seeking a Provisioning Engineer to design, configure, test, and activate telecom network services across optical and IP networks, focusing on transmission technologies such as Ciena 6500, DWDM, ROADM and Flexgrid.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage capacity planning, document engineering standards, and ensure service reliability through optical testing tools and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in optical transmission networks, particularly with Ciena 6500 platforms.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM, ROADM, Flexgrid, and photonic layer technologies.
• Solid understanding of IP Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking concepts and protocols.
• Knowledge and practical exposure to BGP and MPLS technologies is highly desirable.
• Experience in configuring, provisioning, and testing network elements including routers, switches, and multiplexers.

Responsibilities

• Design and document optical transmission and packet network solutions using L2/L3 technologies.
• Review network designs to ensure scalability, performance, and alignment with long-term network strategy.
• Manage network capacity planning and recommend infrastructure upgrades to support service growth.
• Configure, provision, and test network equipment including routers, switches, and multiplexers.
• Support service activation and implementation across optical and IP network technologies.
• Optimize network utilization through capacity reallocation and disconnection management activities.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, network records, and engineering standards.
• Monitor network performance and utilize optical testing tools to ensure service reliability.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, internal policies, and technical design standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver customer network solutions efficiently.

Skills

Optical transmission

Ciena 6500

DWDM

ROADM

Flexgrid

IP L2/L3

BGP

MPLS

Routers & switches

Multiplexers

Network testing

Capacity planning

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Troubleshooting

Job description

Gazelle Global is seeking a Provisioning Engineer to design, configure, test, and activate telecom network services across optical and IP networks, focusing on transmission technologies such as Ciena 6500, DWDM, ROADM and Flexgrid.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage capacity planning, document engineering standards, and ensure service reliability through optical testing tools and monitoring.