Job Title: Optical Network Engineer (SME)
Location:
Alpharetta, GAWe are looking for Optical Network Engineer. The broad knowledge of all major topics is critical.
The ideal candidate will have:
10+ years of experience in the enterprise environment (preferably in a Financial Services Firm but not must), Technology vendor or systems integrator in the role of providing operational support to the large scale networks. Ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential. Strong communication and presentation skills are imperative to be able explain optical network design, articulate risk, and facilitate decision making.
Expert Level Technical Skills Required:- Strong understanding of DWDM/CWDM technologies, optical transport systems, amplifiers, multiplexers, transponders, and core fiber-optic principles
- Hands-on knowledge of OTDR testing, including analysis of span loss, fiber bends, and degradation on dark fiber, and working directly with carriers to remediate dark fiber issues
- Practical experience configuring and troubleshooting carrier-grade optical platforms
- Skills Desired:
- Understanding of Ethernet technologies: STP, 802.1Q, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP FabricIP Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IPPlatform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platforms
- Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms
Strong sense of security concept include defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.
Additionally, the ideal candidate should be:
Flexible and adaptable to meet the team's targets
Honest, hardworking, and reliable
Possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability
Must be able to work on the weekend and help with the executions and deployments.
Must be able to drive enterprise level initiatives working with senior stakeholders across different regions.
