Lead IP/Transport Engineer

Eaton Fiber; New Jersey; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Fiber is seeking a LEAD IP/Transport Engineer to oversee the design and technical governance of our fiber network architecture. The ideal candidate will own the technical architecture from access design through transport and backhaul, ensuring solutions meet performance and scalability standards.

This role demands a hands-on leader skilled in telecom engineering with over a decade of experience in fiber-based networks. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time while ensuring operational reliability and security.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with Vetro.
• 10+ years of experience in telecom or service provider network engineering.
• Solid understanding of Passive Optical Network architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture of the access and core fiber network.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors and internal teams on solutions.
• Define and maintain engineering standards and guidelines.
• Lead design and validation of FTTH access and core network architecture.

Skills

Network architecture design

IP networking fundamentals

Capacity planning

Telecom engineering

Collaboration with vendors

Education

BS in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Vetro

Job description

Eaton Fiber is building a network with future-forward technologies, systems and network architecture that will be ultimately capable of delivering 40Gbps+ to customers. Eaton Fiber is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We have an incredible opportunity for a LEAD IP/Transport Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end design, integration, and technical governance of the active part of the fiber network, from OLT and access architecture through transport/backhaul to Internet peering, interconnection, and integration with OSS/BSS, system of record, and security infrastructure. This position will work closely with Internal Engineering resources, Network Equipment Provider and Partners to ensure schedules and budgets are met while working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture of the access and core fiber network, from OLT and access design through transport/backhaul to Internet peering and interconnection.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors, fiber providers, and internal teams to select solutions that balance performance, scalability, cost, and deployment timelines.
• Define and maintain backhaul, IP, security engineering standards, design guidelines, and workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency across multiple markets.
• Define and support integration with security infrastructure, including firewalls, segmentation, and access control aligned with network architecture.
• Support the planning, procurement, and deployment of network infrastructure including OLTs, aggregation layers, transport links, core network and POP facilities.
• Oversee and select backhaul options, network aggregation points, redundancy scenarios to meet SLAs
• Manage end-to-end capacity planning for the network.
• Lead the design and validation of FTTH access and core network architecture, including OLT placement, backhaul rings, aggregation points, MPLS core, uplink capacity, and integration with backbone and peering infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight of outsourced OSP engineering to ensure alignment with network architecture, capacity requirements, and long-term scalability
• Act as the primary technical point of contact with external stakeholders for backhaul, tie-points, network interconnection and capacity planning.
• Support the planning, procurement, and deployment of network infrastructure including OLTs, aggregation layers, transport links, and POP facilities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including NOC, OSP engineering and construction and program management to ensure alignment between design, deployment, and operations.
• Establish and monitor key metrics related to network performance, capacity utilization, and design quality to drive continuous improvement.
• Anticipate technical risks and deployment constraints and develop practical solutions to avoid delays or redesigns.
• Ensure that all network designs meet high standards for reliability, redundancy, security, and operational sustainability.

What We Are Looking For

• BS in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years experience with Vetro
• 10+ years of experience in telecom or service provider network engineering, with exposure to fiber-based networks.
• Solid understanding of Passive Optical Network architectures (GPON / XGS-PON) and their integration with transport and core networks.
• Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, and basic capacity planning.
• Experience working with external vendors, carriers, or partners in a technical or coordination capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives across different markets while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and business teams.