Optical Transport Engineer - DWDM & Fiber Ring (Secret)

The Judge Group; South Run (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Network Engineer (Optical Transport) to design, operate, and sustain metropolitan fiber transport systems using DWDM, OTN, and ring topologies. The role focuses on high‑reliability connectivity for Department facilities and requires hands‑on experience with DWDM components and carrier‑grade transport concepts.

You will engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot DWDM networks, monitor protection switching on fiber rings, and contribute to documentation, plans, and

Qualifications

• CCNA or equivalent certification required.
• Experience with metro fiber transport networks and DWDM systems.
• Understanding of optical protection and topology concepts.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and troubleshoot DWDM optical transport systems in metropolitan networks.
• Maintain fiber optic ring networks and monitor protection switching.
• Document power budgets, wavelength plans, and standard operating procedures.
• Support modernization efforts for fiber plant upgrades and new optical routes.

Skills

DWDM

ROADM

LAN/WAN

Carrier-grade

Telemetry

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Network Engineer (Optical Transport) to design, operate, and sustain metropolitan fiber transport systems using DWDM, OTN, and ring topologies. The role focuses on high‑reliability connectivity for Department facilities and requires hands‑on experience with DWDM components and carrier‑grade transport concepts.

You will engineer, maintain, and troubleshoot DWDM networks, monitor protection switching on fiber rings, and contribute to documentation, plans, and