[Hiring] Optical Transport Operations Engineer 2 @Comcast

Role Description

This position is an operations‑focused technical role responsible for supporting day‑to‑day transport network activities, including scheduled and emergency maintenances, change execution, and continuous monitoring of all transport services. The engineer works within the Ciena 6500 Backbone Transport network, supporting a large‑scale fiber optic infrastructure. Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring network health
• Responding to alarms and incidents
• Creating/executing changes
• Assisting with service restorations

The role requires a solid understanding of optical transport technologies, strong operational discipline, and the ability to troubleshoot and support complex transport systems in a production environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years’ experience in Transport Engineering, Technician or Technical role supporting transport service deployment or operations, preferably with DWDM networks.
• Associates/bachelor’s in electrical engineering, Software Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science or related work experience.

Requirements

• Experience with Network Health Monitoring, including handling alarms, performing routine maintenance, and maintaining security configurations.
• Ability to assist in troubleshooting down services in Ciena and Nokia environments.
• Understanding of Ciena 6500 Photonic, OTN, Ethernet Networking and Data Communications (TCP/IP), RLS, Nokia PSS1830, NFMT.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Generous paid time off
• Life Milestones - from adoption assistance, childcare resources, pet insurance, and more.
• Courtesy Services - free digital TV and internet for full-time employees in serviceable areas.
• Discount tickets for Universal Resorts, including theme park tickets and on-site hotel rooms.

Learn more at jobs.comcast.com/life-at-comcast/benefits

Company Description

Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.