Senior Optical Deployment Engineer — Ciena Networks Expert

Virgin Media O2; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive reward package

Support for work-life balance

Opportunity for in-person connections

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Optical Logical Deployment Engineer to join their Core IP and Optical configuration team. This role requires expertise in Ciena networks and substantial experience in optical networking. Responsibilities include deploying configurations, ensuring deployment standards, and providing technical support. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or equivalent and exhibit flexibility in working hours. The company fosters a collaborative environment prioritizing diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Ciena Networks is essential.
• Experience in telecommunications or large‑scale enterprise network is vital.
• Degree or equivalent qualification in relevant field is required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy optical network configurations meeting design requirements.
• Ensure deployment adheres to engineering standards with minimal customer impact.
• Provide technical support for non-standard work orders.
• Complete handover activities for the deployment of optical networks.

Skills

Subject Matter Expertise in Ciena Networks

Knowledge of optical networking protocols

Experience in optical networking

Flexible working behavior

Education

Degree, HNC or equivalent in computing or telecommunications

Tools

Agile methodology

Ciena Vendor accreditation

Infinera Vendor accreditation

Symmetricom and Oscilloquartz Vendor accreditation

Job description

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Optical Logical Deployment Engineer to join their Core IP and Optical configuration team. This role requires expertise in Ciena networks and substantial experience in optical networking. Responsibilities include deploying configurations, ensuring deployment standards, and providing technical support. Candidates should hold a relevant degree or equivalent and exhibit flexibility in working hours. The company fosters a collaborative environment prioritizing diversity and inclusion.