Optical/Backbone Engineer

Tenarai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenarai is seeking an Optical Network Deployment Engineer in Bengaluru to drive backbone network capacity deployments, focusing on IP and optical deployments and ongoing network operations including decommissioning, retrofits, and migrations.

The role requires experience with routing/switching, deployment, optical systems, and leadership in fast-paced teamwork. Strong documentation and troubleshooting skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and supporting Ciena 6500 systems and related gear.
• Certifications in Ciena and/or Infinera or equivalent experience preferred.
• Expert knowledge of DWDM components (ROADM, Mux/Demux, amplifiers, transponders).
• Experience with chassis installs, line cards, PCRs, and fiber installation/testing, including firmware upgrades.
• Experience in capacity upgrades, migrations, and creating BOMs/JSNs for deployments.
• Strong documentation and teamwork skills; capable communicator.
• CCNA/JNCIA or equivalent networking certification.
• Solid TCP/IP knowledge with OSPF, BGP, MPLS.
• Multivendor testing and support experience.
• Channel/build cross-connect configuration and testing knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deploy backbone network (IP and optical) and manage capacity upgrades.
• Lead decommissioning, retrofitting, and migrations of network gear.
• Create Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Job Start Notifications (JSNs) for deployments.
• Maintain detailed documentation and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Perform troubleshooting and support for multi-vendor environments.

Skills

Leadership experience

Network deployment

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

CCNA/JNCIA or equivalent certification

Tools

Ciena 6500 knowledge

Ciena/Infinera certifications

DWDM components (ROADM, Mux/Demux, Amplifiers, Transponders)

Chassis installation and line cards

Fiber installation and testing

TCP/IP and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS)

Multivendor testing and support

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our network infrastructure teams as an Optical Network Deployment Engineer working on Backbone Network capacity deployment. This role will be focused on network deployment (IP, optical), and network operations (decommissioning, retrofitting, capacity upgrades, migrations, etc.) We are looking for individuals with experience in routing/switching, deployment, optical, and leadership experience. This is a fast-paced environment, and we are looking for someone who is organized, can multi-task and enjoys working in a team environment.

Required Skills:

• Ciena 6500 knowledge and experience is required
• Ciena and/or Infinera certifications or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
• Expert working knowledge on DWDM components such as ROADM, Mux/Demux, Amplifiers, Transponders. Channel creation, optimization.
• Experience in Chassis installation, line cards installs PCR’s and structure fiber installation Experience in device installation and testing, software/firmware upgrade, re-bootstrapping and decommission.
• Experience in network optimization (re-stripes, migrations, upgrades, swaps, capacity upgrades). Creating Bill of Materials and JSN’s, (Job Start Notification) for deployments and upgrades.
• Excellent experience in maintaining documentation and teamwork.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills. CCNA/JNCIA or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP Strong understanding and preferably hands own experience in commonly used routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS)
• Multivendor testing and support experience.
• Solid understanding and configuration experience of Channel builds and cross-connect builds.
• Good knowledge on DWDM testing methods and tools.
• Solid understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies.