Optical Network Engineer

Optical Network Engineer (SME)Vandenberg AFB, California
Active Secret Clearance Required (Top Secret preferred)
@Orchard LLC has been retained by one of the most important technology companies you ve never heard of. They are responsible for the underlying networks supporting many of the innovations that wow us (driverless cars), and those we now take for granted (the ability to stream your favorite show), as well as critical infrastructure that keeps us safe and serves critical missions. For more than 25 years, our client has been the global leader in networking strategy, and their technology has been part of the critical infrastructure running within the most advanced companies and government institutions in the world.

Our client has an opening for a very strong Optical Network Engineer to work directly with their government client and be responsible for the generation, co-ordination, and execution of internal and carrier test plans for the objective of, ensuring interoperability and implementation of their product line and incorporation into customer s legacy network. You will also be responsible for becoming the local subject matter expert and related standards development and interpretation of customer requirements specifications to provide guidelines on customer s modernization effort.

Your Responsibilities

• Work closely on-site with customers and other stakeholders; understand the customer s needs and how we can best support their network architecture.
• Strong understanding of SONET, DWDM, ROADM (and other (n)OADM configurations) architecture and provisioning and implementation
• Understanding of Carrier Ethernet architecture and provisioning and implementation
• Develop test plans for customer network architecture, and interoperability, ensure the functionality and security of equipment, and determine optimal equipment configurations suitable for customers and stakeholders requirements.
• Prepare implementation plans based on the results of testing and provide expert engineering support in the deployment of the proposed enhancements and modifications to include Layer-0, Layer-1 and Layer-2 processes and configurations.
• Work in a lab environment.
• Read/follow network diagrams, cabling guides, and signal flow diagrams. To Include, manual manipulation and installation of varying products from SFP/XFP s (Pluggable) and occasionally to shelves (Up to 75lbs).
• Manipulate fiber optic patches (Clean, Run, Replace patches)
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, and present and coherently relay to customers the information within. To include network diagrams, Signal flow diagrams, detailed equipment specifications
• Ability to remotely assist customer troubleshooting, installation, and implementation with field deployment efforts as Tier III/Tier IV
• Provide weekly updates to varying internal and external contract stakeholders.
• Ability to learn new technology, apply and share applicable knowledge to the customer, stakeholders, and peers

Minimum Qualifications

• Security Clearance is required (Secret required, Top Secret preferred)
• Knowledge and experience with Layer-0, Layer-1, Layer-2
• Familiarization with fiber optics to include ISP (patches and connectors) and OSP (fiber characterization and OTDR familiarity)
• BS degree in Telecommunications, Networking, or similar technical field of study (Experience in related field instead of Degree)
• Security or any equivalent DoD 8570 (IAT Level II or higher)
• The candidate will have a diverse Telecommunications background, strong hands-on technical experience, and organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Team orientation, organized, and capable of independent work.
• Willingness to assist team members with other projects as required.
• Join customer pre-sales calls and share knowledge/expertise.
• Possible travel time up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or Prior experience knowledge with Ciena Product Family
• Project or Scrum Master Certification
• Understanding of Layer 2/3 Engineering and Provisioning and Carrier Ethernet architecture

If you match the requirements for this opportunity and believe you have the experience and talent to be a success in the role, we need to hear from you!

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC, has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI. Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.