Network Solutions Engineer, On-site: Schriever Space Force Base, CO

Overview

Network Solutions Engineer (Optical Engineer) providing onsite support at Schriever Space Force Base, CO for Ciena products within a customer’s legacy network.

What you'll do

• Design, coordinate, and execute test plans to validate interoperability and implementation readiness.
• Lead network architecture design and support implementation with customers and stakeholders.
• Translate test results into actionable implementation plans and support deployment for Layer 2/3 (and Layer 0/1).
• Perform pre-commissioning activities including equipment inventory assessment and initial commissioning.
• Turn up network services with end-to-end circuit testing and support network modernization and deployment.
• Provide customer guidance and operational training on Ciena Network Management Systems (NMS).
• Document configuration, provisioning, and testing results for project deliverables.

What you'll need

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance is required (Top Secret preferred).
• Experience with Ciena products.
• Strong understanding of Ethernet architecture and IP/MPLS/L3 protocols (including MPLS-TP).
• Knowledge of fiber optics, including ISP (patches/connectors) and OSP (fiber characterization and OTDR familiarity).
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications/Networking/related field (or equivalent experience).

Details

• Work location: Onsite at Schriever Space Force Base, CO (not a remote position).
• Travel: Up to 25%.