Optical Network (ON) Engineer - L2

People; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & life insurance

Performance-based incentives

Overtime compensation

Leave and gratuity benefits as per the

Exposure to large-scale optical nets

Job summary

People is seeking an Optical Network (ON) Engineer - L2 in Islamabad to deliver and support advanced telecom networks. You will work on DWDM/OTN projects, commissioning, maintenance, and multi‑vendor integration in a demanding telecom environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication / Computer Engineering / EEE / CS and 3–4 years of related experience, with strong communication, presentation and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, or Computer Science.
• 3-4 years of experience in a related field.
• Risk awareness and problem management capability.
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in DWDM, SDH, MSTP/OTN/MS-OTN, and NMS.
• Experienced in optical network implementation, project delivery, maintenance, and engineering.
• Familiar with commissioning of DWDM, SDH, MSTP, and MPLS equipment and features of optical network protection, ASON, MPLS, and data (OSN 9800 M12/M24/U32/U64).
• Expertise in Migration/Cutover scenarios (SDH-OTN/Other vendors to OTN) and service migrations on NCE/NMS.
• Identify network risks and deficiencies, seek help promptly, and develop solution plans.
• Perform as an Integration and Commissioning Engineer, Service Re-routing, and Service Migration Engineer.

Skills

DWDM

SDH

OTN

MSTP/OSN

NMS

Optical network engineering

MPLS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication / Computer Engineering / EEE / CS

Tools

OSN 9800 M12/M24

OSN1800V/VPRO

NCE/NMS

Job description

About the job Optical Network (ON) Engineer - L2

We are hiring for one of our telecom clients, a leading organisation delivering advanced optical and telecom network solutions with career growth opportunities in a professional telecom environment.

Job Description

• Proficient in one or more of DWDM, SDH, MSTP/OTN/MS-OTN, and NMS
• Experienced in optical network implementation, project delivery, maintenance, and engineering
• Familiar with commissioning of DWDM, SDH, MSTP, and MPLS equipment and features of optical network protection, ASON, MPLS, and data (OSN 9800 M12/M24/U32/U64, OSN1800V/VPRO)
• Expertise in Migration/Cutover scenarios (SDH-OTN/Other vendors to OTN), service cutover/FOADM to ROADM/OLA to ROADM, ASON complex solutions, CDC, Node insertions, and service migrations on NCE/NMS
• Successful project delivery under pressure and challenging environments; ability to comply with work arrangements (on duty during holidays, temporary emergency overtime)
• Perform as an Integration and Commissioning Engineer, Service Re-routing, and Service Migration Engineer
• Identify network risks and deficiencies, seek help promptly, and develop solution plans

Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunication, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronics, or Computer Science.
• 3 - 4 years of experience in a related field
• Risk awareness and problem management capability
• Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills

Benefits

• Health & life insurance
• Performance-based incentives
• Overtime compensation (where applicable)
• Leave and gratuity benefits as per company policy
• Exposure to large-scale optical networks and multi-vendor environments
• Career growth opportunities in a professional telecom environment

Location

Islamabad, Pakistan