Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer (Hybrid)

Placements24; Tlaquepaque; Hybrid; MXN 680,000 - 980,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

State-of-the-art equipment

Stock options

Company laptop

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Optical Transport Network Engineer to join our client in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. This hybrid role combines critical on-site network deployment and maintenance with remote planning and analysis to ensure high-capacity backbone connectivity using DWDM, OTN, and MPLS.

You will design, implement, and optimize optical transport networks, configure equipment from major vendors, perform capacity planning, and document configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related field.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating optical transport networks.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM, OTN, SONET/SDH, and MPLS.
• Experience with optical transport equipment from major vendors (e.g., Ciena, Nokia, Cisco).
• Proficiency in network analysis and troubleshooting tools.
• Understanding of fiber optic principles and characteristics.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for team collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and manage project timelines.
• Willingness to travel to sites for installations and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement optical transport network solutions using DWDM, OTN, and other relevant technologies.
• Configure and provision network elements from leading vendors.
• Perform network planning, capacity management, and traffic engineering.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex optical network issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Conduct performance analysis and optimization of the optical transport network.
• Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including design documents, configuration templates, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including field operations and service assurance.
• Stay current with advancements in optical networking technology and industry standards.
• Ensure network security and compliance with company policies.
• Participate in on-call rotations for emergency network support.

Skills

DWDM

OTN

SONET/SDH

MPLS

Network analysis

Troubleshooting tools

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science

Tools

Ciena equipment

Nokia equipment

Cisco equipment

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Optical Transport Network Engineer to join our client in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. This hybrid role combines critical on-site network deployment and maintenance with remote planning and analysis to ensure high-capacity backbone connectivity using DWDM, OTN, and MPLS.

You will design, implement, and optimize optical transport networks, configure equipment from major vendors, perform capacity planning, and document configurations.