CO Optical Transport Technician - Ciena 6500 & DWDM

Scalis LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scalis LLC seeks an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician to deploy, integrate, and support optical transport equipment in CO, data center, and live network environments. You will install Ciena 6500 platforms and ROADM/RLS gear, terminate fiber and DC power, and verify system readiness with detailed documentation.

The role requires 3+ years of CO telecom experience, DWDM knowledge, and the ability to travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
• Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 systems and DWDM networks.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and MOPs.
• Familiarity with Telcordia/NEBS standards and safety rules.
• Willingness to travel and work in active telecom environments.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate Ciena 6500 platforms and ROADM shelves.
• Configure RLS equipment, WSS components, and related hardware.
• Perform DC power terminations, grounding, and alarm wiring.
• Route and terminate fiber, copper, and coax cabling per specs.
• Support turn-up activities and verify alarms, power, and readiness.
• Maintain installation docs, update drawings, and inventory records.
• Troubleshoot issues and coordinate with engineering and operations.
• Ensure OSHA safety and customer installation standards.

Skills

Technical troubleshooting

Reading engineering drawings

Field installation experience

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Tools

Ciena 6500 Optical Transport Platform

ROADM installation

WSS components

DC power (-48VDC)

OTDR testing tools

Job description

Scalis LLC seeks an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician to deploy, integrate, and support optical transport equipment in CO, data center, and live network environments. You will install Ciena 6500 platforms and ROADM/RLS gear, terminate fiber and DC power, and verify system readiness with detailed documentation.

The role requires 3+ years of CO telecom experience, DWDM knowledge, and the ability to travel.