Senior Optical Network Engineer

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Job Summary
The Sr. Optical Network Engineer position plays an important role within IPNT, it represents an experienced professional with a strong technical skill set in the engineering and support role as it pertains to the Optical Transport Network that support all of our offerings. This position is critical to the team because this person needs to be the technical resource that provides future plans as well a source of information and support for all responsibilities within Transport Network.
Responsibilities

• The primary responsibility is planning, architect and then supports reliable optical solutions for 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
• Follow the lead of the Network Transport Regional Manager in conjunction with the Director
• Be pro-active in their work and offer suggestions in completing it as well as recommending additional solutions, efficiencies and or observations
• Assist with other engineers & plan and oversee transport installations; circuit creations, systems documentation, upgrades and maintain network hardware as well as network operating systems for the various transport systems
• Respond to, investigate, diagnose, rectify, and document issues as required, based on provided information from systems and associates
• Use various network and server tools to isolate and rectify issues as need be
• Responsible for a collective skill and responsibility set as it applies to the overall network transport infrastructure, and they are considered experts in their responsibilities
• Engineer and maintain high level network protocols and configurations
• Provide for procedural, informational and training documentation
• Work with Corporate Engineering, develop design criteria for testing of new technologies coordinating with all Engineering, operations and management necessary to meet 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in engineering or related field, or related technical experience/certification
• 6+ years service provider technical experience

Expert level knowledge in:

• Service Provider and Enterprise network infrastructure
• Network design, architecture, security, protocols, and topology
• Ability to produce detailed Visio and/or Powerpoint presentations

Experience with:

• Strong understanding of transport hardware and software (Infinera, Nokia, Cisco)
• Strong understanding of networking technologies (Ethernet 100,1000M; Serial T1, DS1, DS3; also copper and fiber technologies)
• Strong level understanding of CWDM and DWDM transport
• Previous 6 years' experience on multiple hardware platforms and operating systems, (Infinera, Nokia, & Cisco)
• Knowledge of network and system management software (DNA, NFM-T, Cisco Prime/CTC)
• Experience with handheld test tools (CAT5, Fiber and Fiber scopes, OTDR, T-bird 1gig, 10Gig, 100Gig & 400Gig testers and Optical Spectrum Analyzers)
• Strong knowledge of Windows based operating systems, and Microsoft Office applications
• Degree in Computer Science, engineering, or equivalent work experience is required
• Must have flexible schedule for 24/7 environment and a clean valid DL

At Optimum, we're fueled by our four core pillars: Taking Ownership, Upholding Transparency, Creating Community, and Demonstrating Expertise. Our commitment to empowering employees to take responsibility and embrace proactive problem-solving underpins Taking Ownership. Upholding Transparency is at the core of our culture, with open and honest communication fostering trust among our dedicated team and loyal customers. Creating Community is more than a goal; it's our daily commitment to fostering an environment of collaboration, innovation, and positivity. Demonstrating expertise is a promise we uphold through continuous learning and engagement with our customers to consistently deliver top-quality products and services. These pillars not only shape our culture but define Optimum as a place of excellence, trustworthiness, and thriving community, and we invite you to be a part of our journey.
If you have the drive to succeed and are ready to embark on a thrilling career, seize this opportunity today, and join our winning team, so together, we'll shape the future of connectivity.
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