NCC Transport/DWDM Technician

STAND 8 Technology Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 17,908 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid-time-off options

Job summary

A leading IT solutions provider is seeking a highly skilled NOC Transport/DWDM Technician/Engineer to work remotely in the United States. This role involves diagnosing complex network issues and optimizing DWDM performance. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with optical transport technologies, strong knowledge of DWDM systems, and at least 1-3 years in NOC or telecommunications environments. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Strong experience and knowledge of DWDM technologies and optical transport systems.
• At least 1-3 years of previous NOC experience is required.
• Significant experience in telecommunications or network operations environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of critical and complex network outages.
• Develop and implement advanced troubleshooting methodologies.
• Analyze network performance metrics to improve reliability.

Skills

DWDM technologies

Optical transport systems

Fluent English

Tools

Ciena

Fujitsu

Cisco

Huawei

Job description

STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and with offices in Los Angeles, New York, New Jersey, Atlanta, and more including internationally in Mexico and India.

We are seeking a highly skilled NOC Transport/DWDM Technician/Engineer who specializes in optical transport technologies and complex telecommunications environments. This role is responsible for diagnosing and resolving advanced network issues, optimizing DWDM performance, and ensuring operational excellence across transport infrastructure. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, collaborating with engineering and operations teams to enhance network reliability, performance, and scalability across enterprise environments.

Location & Work Type

Location: Remote, United States

Work Type: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of critical and complex network outages and transport impairments.
• Develop and implement advanced troubleshooting methodologies for recurring DWDM and optical transport issues.
• Conduct forensic analysis of network events to identify root causes and implement preventive measures.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain DWDM and optical transport equipment, including OTDR testing.
• Apply optical transmission principles and network protocols during fault isolation and repair activities.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including incident reports and operational guides.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to design and implement network improvements and infrastructure enhancements.
• Oversee deployment, testing, and validation of new optical transport systems and related infrastructure.
• Analyze network performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations to improve reliability and uptime.
• Ensure transport network integrity through proactive monitoring and optical performance analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong experience and knowledge of DWDM technologies and optical transport systems.
• Experience configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining DWDM equipment.
• Significant experience in telecommunications or network operations environments.
• At least 1-3 year of previous NOC experience is required.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) required.
• Experience providing NOC support with any of the following Transport Technologies Brand: Ciena, Fujitsu, Cyan, Cisco, Nokia, Alcatel Lucent, Infinera, Huawei.

Preferred (Optional)

• Experience leading complex outage resolution initiatives.
• Familiarity with proactive network performance monitoring tools.
• Experience participating in transport infrastructure upgrade projects.

Benefits

• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) through Anthem
• Dental/Vision/Various Ancillary coverages through Unum
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid-time-off options
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discount programs through ADP WorkforceNow

Additional Details

The base range for this contract position is $13-23 per hour, depending on experience. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires of this position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered.

About Us

STAND 8 provides end-to-end IT solutions to enterprise partners across the United States and globally with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Mexico, Japan, India, and more. STAND 8 focuses on the "bleeding edge" of technology and leverages automation, process, marketing, and over fifteen years of success and growth to provide a world-class experience for our customers, partners, and employees.

Our mission is to impact the world positively by creating success through PEOPLE, PROCESS, and TECHNOLOGY.

Check out more at www.stand8.io; and reach out today to explore opportunities to grow together!

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