[Hiring] Optical Engineer @KCI Telecommunications

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Optical Network Engineer III to join our team. This role is responsible for designing, deploying, configuring, and maintaining optical network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with optical transport networks and the ability to work independently under general supervision in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.

• Design, build, configure, install, and maintain optical transport network infrastructure
• Support infrastructure setup and hardware commissioning
• Decommission obsolete or legacy network equipment
• Execute complex work packages and network designs received via workflow tools, including:
  • Verifying network designs against physical network environments
  • Confirming material orders and work requests
  • Coordinating with cross-functional teams to complete work requests
• Develop and execute Change Requests, including detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Deploy and provision optical network elements and services
• Perform scheduled maintenance window activities including:
  • Network maintenance
  • Capacity augments
  • Network optimization
  • Troubleshooting
• Provide Tier II technical support for:
  • Provisioning
  • ENOC Operations teams
• Troubleshoot and provision optical transport equipment, including:
  • Nokia PSS
  • Cisco NCS2015
  • Ciena 6500
• Ensure accurate documentation and ticket status reporting
• Support break/fix incidents
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation as required

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in optical transport deployment, operations, or maintenance
• Proven experience working with optical network providers or vendors
• Hands-on experience building optical networking infrastructure
• Experience with optical transport equipment including:
  • Nokia PSS
  • Cisco NCS2015
  • Ciena 6500
• Strong knowledge of:
  • OTN
  • SONET
  • DWDM technologies
• Familiarity with routing protocols, optical transport provisioning, and troubleshooting
• Ability to interpret complex work packages and execute tasks independently
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience performing critical network changes on live customer circuits without causing outages

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale optical networking infrastructure
• Familiarity with common service configurations for optical transport systems
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work autonomously

Additional Requirements

• Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation
• Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team