Network Implementation Engineer II: Legacy Transport

Optomi; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading telecommunications organization, is seeking an Implementation Engineer 2 to support network implementation, testing, and legacy infrastructure decommissioning initiatives. This role focuses on testing network devices, grooming transport equipment, and modifying network configurations across SONET, DWDM, and Ethernet environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong network testing experience (5+ years), hands-on transport equipment knowledge, and the ability

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network testing experience.
• Hands-on experience with transport grooming and implementation activities.
• Experience testing devices and supporting telecom network changes.
• Knowledge of SONET, DWDM, and Ethernet technologies.
• Ability to evaluate implementation plans and identify issues.
• Experience inserting or removing nodes to heal rings.
• Familiarity with legacy equipment and unsupported platforms.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and escalate issues when needed.

Responsibilities

• Test network devices and validate functionality before and after implementation changes.
• Perform network grooming across SONET, DWDM, and Ethernet equipment.
• Execute established implementation plans while verifying that proposed changes are technically feasible.
• Identify potential risks, configuration issues, or connectivity concerns before changing network configurations.
• Insert or remove network nodes as needed to heal rings and maintain connectivity.
• Decommission legacy network equipment per established procedures.
• Process disconnect orders and related network changes through existing operational systems.
• Document testing results, implementation activities, and equipment decommissioning work.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and subject matter experts to resolve issues and ensure successful implementations.
• Learn established processes and legacy systems while obtaining necessary system access.
• Support knowledge transfer and team development as implementation and testing responsibilities transition to the broader peer organization.

Skills

Network testing

Network grooming

Implementation activities

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading telecommunications organization, is seeking an Implementation Engineer 2 to support network implementation, testing, and legacy infrastructure decommissioning initiatives. This role focuses on testing network devices, grooming transport equipment, and modifying network configurations across SONET, DWDM, and Ethernet environments.

The ideal candidate brings strong network testing experience (5+ years), hands-on transport equipment knowledge, and the ability