Optical Network Engineer

Job Listing ID:

4489331

Job Title:

Optical Network Engineer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Salem

Date Posted:

05/09/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

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Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Optical Network Engineer Anywhere Type:

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Remote Reference ID:

JN -052026-106761

Date Posted:

05/04/2026

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Description Recommended Jobs Description:

Remote Our client seeks an Optical Network Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain large-scale optical transport infrastructure. The role will build, configure, and troubleshoot platforms such as Nokia PSS, Cisco NCS2015, and Ciena 6500, with focus on OTN, SONET, and DWDM technologies. You will execute changes on live customer circuits, produce accurate impact statements and MOPs, and support migrations and upgrades across an enterprise environment. Success will require strong operations engineering experience, task ownership across multiple concurrent projects, and collaboration within a fast-paced setting. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate:

$90,000 to $110,000/yr. w2 #LI-JS1

Responsibilities:

Support technical efforts that enhance the client experience across optical transport services. Participate in planning and documenting network architecture for deployments and migrations. Integrate and document communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, links, and protocols. Evaluate products and resolve network problems to enhance the optical product base. Assist in developing and documenting technical standards, procedures, and methods of procedure. Establish protocol compatibility standards and implement network enhancements with recommendations for improvement. Plan and complete medium- to highly complex projects to optimize and configure existing optical networks. Provide escalated tier troubleshooting and issue resolution during implementations with vendors and internal teams. Serve on multiple projects simultaneously and occasionally act as a project team lead. Mentor less experienced team members to improve departmental performance. Comply with applicable regulations and standards to mitigate project risks.

Experience Requirements:

5+ years in optical transport deployment, including operations or engineering roles with providers or vendors. 3+ years operating, administering, and maintaining optical transport networks, including Nokia PSS, Cisco NCS2015, and Ciena 6500. Hands-on experience building optical networking infrastructure and systems. Proficiency designing, building, commissioning, troubleshooting, and decommissioning optical hardware in upgrade cycles. Ability to interpret complex work packages, produce impact statements, and author detailed MOPs and change requests. Experience with routing concepts, optical transport systems, and provisioning/troubleshooting common service configurations. Strong familiarity with OTN, SONET, and DWDM. Ability to self-manage multiple concurrent assignments, maintain accurate ticket status, meet deadlines, and execute work on live circuits without causing outages. Willingness to participate in periodic maintenance windows and a 24/7 on-call rotation as needed. Experience in fast-...

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