Sr. Network Engineer/Optical Transport

Role: Sr. Network Engineer/Optical Transport Engineer/ Wavelength Engineer

Location: Denver, CO OR Mt. Laurel, NJ – Onsite

Duration: 12 Months

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Optical Transport Engineer with strong hands-on experience in long-haul/backbone wavelength networks . The candidate must have direct experience with Nokia 1830 and Ciena 6500 and be capable of designing, provisioning, turning up, validating, and troubleshooting end-to-end wavelength services across a multi-vendor optical environment.

Must-Have Skills:

**Nokia 1830 Nokia PSS/PSD/PSI-M Ciena 6500 DWDM ROADM Long-Haul/Backbone Wavelength Multi-Vendor Provisioning Point-to-Point Wave Design Service Turn-Up & Validation Optical Troubleshooting**

Key Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end wavelength services from Point A to Point B , including path selection, reach, optical power budget, amplification, regeneration, wavelength/spectrum planning, and ROADM considerations.
• Provision and turn up wavelength services across Nokia and Ciena multi-vendor networks .
• Configure and troubleshoot Nokia 1830 PSS, PSD, PSI-M and related shelf types.
• Configure and troubleshoot Ciena 6500, Waveserver, and RLS , including transponders, CCMD/CMD, and line-system components.
• Ensure proper service parameters and connectivity across Nokia-to-Ciena vendor boundaries .
• Perform end-to-end service validation, including optical power checks, performance testing, error-free burn-in, alarms, and customer acceptance .
• Troubleshoot complex wavelength issues involving optical power, OSNR, dispersion, span loss, framing, timing, and service alarms .
• Isolate faults across metro, long-haul/backbone, fiber, equipment, and vendor boundaries .
• Work with NOC, field teams, customers, and vendor support for service implementation and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate circuit designs, port assignments, implementation records, MOPs, test results, and as-built documentation .

Required Qualifications:

• 5–10+ years of hands-on experience with DWDM/optical transport networks.
• Mandatory: Nokia 1830 PSS/PSD/PSI-M experience.
• Mandatory: Ciena 6500 experience.
• Experience with Ciena Waveserver and RLS is highly preferred.
• Strong long-haul/backbone wavelength experience.
• Hands-on experience provisioning and turning up end-to-end wavelength services across multi-vendor Nokia/Ciena networks .
• Strong understanding of DWDM, ROADM, wavelength planning, optical amplification, regeneration, OSNR, dispersion, optical power budgets, fixed/flex grid .
• Ability to independently design a wavelength from Point A to Point B and explain the complete optical path .
• Proven experience with service validation, customer acceptance, and troubleshooting of wavelength circuits.
• Familiarity with optical network management/orchestration systems and strong technical documentation skills.