CO Optical Transport Technician – Ciena 6500 Expert

Bold Business; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Bold Business is seeking an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support optical transport gear in CO, data centers, and long-haul networks. You will work with Ciena 6500 platforms, RLS equipment, ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, and related fiber infrastructure while ensuring safety and compliance.

Your role requires interpretation of drawings and procedures, performing turn-ups, and assisting in live network deployments with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Central Office telecommunications installation experience.
• Hands-on experience installing Ciena 6500 optical transport systems.
• Experience installing RLS equipment including ROADM shelves and optical amplifiers.
• Knowledge of DWDM optical transport networks and fiber infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate Ciena 6500 optical transport platforms, including chassis, shelves, circuit packs, optics, and associated hardware.
• Install and configure RLS equipment, including ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, WSS components, optical filters, and infrastructure.
• Perform DC power terminations, grounding, bonding, and alarm wiring per standards.
• Route, terminate, dress, label, and test fiber optic, copper, and coaxial cabling.
• Install optical jumpers, trunk fiber, patch panels, and cable management while maintaining bend radius and routing standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, MOP documents, specs, and installation packages.
• Support equipment turn-up by verifying fiber continuity, alarms, power, and readiness.
• Perform quality inspections, update red-line drawings, complete installation docs, and maintain inventory.
• Troubleshoot installation issues and coordinate with engineering and network operations.
• Maintain OSHA safety compliance and customer installation standards.

Skills

Ciena 6500

DWDM networks

RLS equipment

DC power -48V

Fiber cabling

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Tools

Telcordia standards

NEBS standards

OTDR testing

Job description

Bold Business is seeking an Experienced Central Office Installation Technician to install, integrate, and support optical transport gear in CO, data centers, and long-haul networks. You will work with Ciena 6500 platforms, RLS equipment, ROADM shelves, optical amplifiers, and related fiber infrastructure while ensuring safety and compliance.

Your role requires interpretation of drawings and procedures, performing turn-ups, and assisting in live network deployments with a strong emphasis on