Optical Network Engineer - DWDM/CWDM Expert

Optimum

New Jersey

On-site

USD 84,000 - 137,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Optimum seeks an Optical Network Engineer to join the IPNT team in Parsippany, NJ. You will act as a technical resource, planning and supporting reliable optical transport solutions for Optimum’s offerings and guiding installations, upgrades, and documentation.

The role requires hands-on experience with Infinera, Nokia, Cisco ONS/Prime, and CWDM/DWDM networks, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to work under pressure within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or equivalent work experience is required.
2+ years’ experience on multiple hardware platforms and operating systems (Infinera, Cisco, Nokia).
Knowledge of network and system management software (DNA, NMF-T, Cisco Prime).
Experience with handheld test tools (CAT5, Fiber and Fiber scopes, T-bird 1gig, 10 gig and 100 gig testers and Optical Spectrum Analyzers).
Strong understanding of transport hardware and software (Infinera, Nokia, and Cisco).
Strong understanding of networking technologies (Ethernet 100,1000M; Serial T1, DS1, DS3; copper and fiber).
High level understanding of CWDM and DWDM transport.
Strong troubleshooting ability.
Strong technical writing skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to work as a team player.
Knowledge of Windows based operating systems.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to assist Network Transport Director and other Engineers in planning, architect and then support reliable optical solutions for Optimum's products and offerings.
Perform tasks of high complexity relating to the installation, maintenance, service/troubleshooting (problem analysis) of all transport equipment (SONET, digital, DWDM, analog, and telephony) including but not limited to fiber equipment, MUX/DEMUX, and status monitoring equipment.
A high level of knowledge of CWDM and DWDM Network Transport hardware including; Infinera systems and DNA, Nokia system in NMF-T, and Cisco ONS systems and Cisco Prime/CTC, as well as all network devices as they apply to both the collective network and the respective discipline assigned.
High level of knowledge of Ethernet interfaces from Layer1 and 2 including protocols that support the routers and switches in these systems.
Assist to manage and maintain high level network protocols and configurations. Provides for procedural, informational and training documentation.
Working with Corporate Engineering, develop design criteria for testing of new technologies coordinating with all engineering/operations/management necessary to meet AlticeUSA deadlines for product offerings.
Respond to, diagnose and resolve technical issues in relation to the Internet delivery systems, Voice over IP, Interactive Optimum and Commercial/Lightpath services.
Monitor performance and status of the Network delivery systems and Transport systems.
Provide technical assistance to internal departments and organizations.
Work as part of a group with other engineering departments (both IPNT and other) issues relating to all company products as it pertains to Network transport.
Assist with Transport group to develop and improve methods and tools for the troubleshooting and researching of problems.
Create and maintain logs, records, diagrams and reports of any and all network transport systems.
Performs Net Eng standby for all issues pertaining to digital deployed services and performs high level escalation (in conjunction with Network Ops Tech NOC level 3) of difficult or complex problems into either vendor TAC departments, internal management or internal engineering to ensure timely recovery.