Network Solutions Engineer - Onsite at Scott AFB, IL
Core
Design, coordinate, and execute test plans for seamless implementation and interoperability of Ciena optical networking products within customer legacy networks.
Role type
Senior IC Network Solutions Engineer (Optical)
Builds
Production optical network infrastructure and services for government and enterprise customers
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Networking
Required skills
SONET, DWDM, ROADM/nOADM architecture, Ethernet architecture, IP/MPLS/L3 protocols, Network Management Systems (NMS), optical performance analysis, test plan development, network commissioning, electrical troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Ciena 6500 DWDM/OTN/RLS platforms, SAOS, legacy SONET/TDM systems, TDM BER testing, network configuration documentation
Technologies
Ciena MCP/Navigator, Ciena Site Manager, Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS)
Responsibilities
Collaborate with customers to understand project requirements and support network architecture design; Develop and execute test plans to validate equipment functionality, interoperability, security, and performance; Translate test results into actionable implementation plans and provide expert engineering support during deployment; Support pre-commissioning activities in customer labs or staging facilities; Turn up network services following Ciena best practices, including performing end-to-end circuit testing; Provide customer guidance and operational training on Ciena Network Management Systems (NMS); Escalate and resolve issues with Ciena platforms; Collaborate with internal teams to analyze optical performance and escalate anomalies; Deliver accurate documentation for configuration, provisioning, and testing results.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
