Fiber Optic Transmission Engineer

The key purpose of the role is to carry out the network design, build and deploy as well as provisioning, configuration and troubleshooting of Transmission Network Elements.

The main responsibilities include

• Collation of existing customer network solution and associated design and configuration data
• Complete understanding of provisioning in a transmission network environment
• Transmission network design creation
• Transmission network build, commissioning and provisioning
• Work with field engineers to ensure configuration is installed, error free and ready for testing
• Adherence to network security access policies and procedures
• Drive all the activities needed to define new service during, if required
• Cooperation with Process Engineer regarding migration process definition for new projects

Your Credentials

• Ability to perform to a consistently high level under pressure
• Good understanding of transmission network environment
• Experience of working in a virtual team environment
• Experience of service provider and enterprise operational structures and processes

• Candidate must have advanced optical networking skills including but not limited to CWDM/DWDM/SDH technologies
• Strong Transmission equipment configuration and troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of Network Management System suit i.e.: One Control, Preside, Site Manager, ENM, TNM
• 3+ experience in designing Transmission Network solutions
• Knowledge of transmission equipment such as Transmode TM Series and TG series and Ciena and OME6500 Photonic Layer would be an asset
• Tx Vendors certifications are a plus
• Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing
• Good analytical skills

• Able to work on own initiative
• Methodical
• Culturally adaptable and flexible
• Ability to assimilate quickly and act decisively