Transport DWDM / OTN Engineer | XAD Technologies | Islamabad

XAD Technologies; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

XAD Technologies in Islamabad, Pakistan, is seeking an experienced Transport DWDM / OTN Engineer to join onsite team. You will deploy, maintain, and optimize core and transport networks using Huawei or ZTE equipment, ensuring high availability and rapid incident resolution.

The role requires 5+ years of hands‑on vendor experience, strong RCA/TT handling, cross‑functional collaboration, and meticulous documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of professional telecommunications engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with Huawei or ZTE hardware/software platforms.
• Strong RCA, TT response, and alarm monitoring capabilities.
• Excellent documentation and incident response skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment, operation, and maintenance of core/transport networks using Huawei or ZTE gear.
• Monitor alarms and performance metrics; perform RCA and resolve trouble tickets within SLA.
• Collaborate with R&D, field teams, and clients to resolve complex issues and implement updates.
• Prepare RCA reports for major outages and coordinate network upgrades and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and operational procedures.

Skills

L2/L3 troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Incident response management

Technical documentation

Client/stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Huawei equipment

ZTE equipment

Job description

Position Summary:

XAD Technologies is seeking an experienced and dedicated Transport DWDM / OTN Engineer to join our onsite engineering team in Islamabad, Pakistan. In this specialized telecommunications role, you will be responsible for deploying, maintaining, and optimizing mission‑critical core and transport network platforms utilizing advanced Huawei or ZTE infrastructure. You will work with complex value‑added services and transport technologies, ensuring maximum network availability, robust performance, and rapid incident resolution. This opportunity requires a qualified telecommunications professional with more than 5 years of hands‑on vendor experience.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Transport DWDM / OTN Engineer at XAD Technologies, you will take full ownership of operational support, performance monitoring, and advanced technical troubleshooting across enterprise telecommunication environments. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities include managing core network platforms, analyzing alarms, executing root‑cause analysis (RCAs), and responding to trouble tickets (TTs) within strict SLA guidelines. You will collaborate closely with R&D teams, field technicians, and client stakeholders to resolve complex network anomalies and implement seamless software updates. Furthermore, you will maintain meticulous documentation of network configurations, audit system security, and support ongoing infrastructure expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the deployment, operation, and maintenance of advanced telecommunications infrastructure utilizing Huawei or ZTE equipment.
• Manage specialized technical domains including L2/L3 problem‑solving, R&D collaboration, RCA preparation, TT response, Alarm Monitoring within enterprise core and transport networks.
• Monitor network alarms, performance metrics, and telemetry data for proactive fault detection and swift remediation.
• Respond to trouble tickets (TTs), troubleshoot complex technical bottlenecks, and manage incident escalations.
• Collaborate with research and development (R&D) teams and equipment vendors to resolve intricate software and hardware anomalies.
• Prepare comprehensive root‑cause analysis (RCAs) reports for major network outages and service disruptions.
• Coordinate with cross‑functional field operations teams to execute network upgrades, patches, and routine maintenance.
• Maintain rigorous compliance with telecommunication security standards, quality benchmarks, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of 5+ years of professional engineering experience within the telecommunications sector.
• Extensive hands‑on operational and troubleshooting experience with Huawei or ZTE telecommunications hardware and software platforms.
• In‑depth technical expertise in Transport DWDM / OTN Engineer domains including L2/L3 problem‑solving, R&D collaboration, RCA preparation, TT response, Alarm Monitoring.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and root‑cause analysis capabilities.
• Excellent technical documentation and incident response management skills.
• Mandatory eligibility to work onsite in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high‑availability, fast‑paced network operations environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Vendor certifications from Huawei (e.g., HCIP / HCIE) or ZTE (e.g., ZCIE) in core networks or transport transmission.
• Prior working experience within tier‑one mobile network operators (MNOs) or managed service provider (MSP) environments.
• Advanced scripting skills in Python, Perl, or Bash for network automation and log parsing tasks.
• Familiarity with modern network monitoring, observability, and alarm correlation platforms.
• Strong interpersonal communication and client‑facing stakeholder management skills.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: Naveed Shakir (Human Resources Administrator at XAD Technologies)
• Contact Name: HR Department / XAD Recruitment Team
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]
• Application URL:
• Salary/Rate: Market Competitive / Standard
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to 30 Days
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full‑Time Onsite

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for this Transport DWDM / OTN Engineer position with XAD Technologies, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your 5+ years of hands‑on experience working with Huawei or ZTE equipment. Clearly detail your expertise in handling trouble tickets and preparing RCAs.