Senior Optical Transport Network Engineer

Senior Optical Transport Network EngineerMake your mark at Comcast -- a Fortune 30 global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, we reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. Become part of our award-winning technology team that turns big ideas into cutting-edge products, platforms, and solutions that our customers love. We create space to innovate, and we recognize, reward, and invest in your ideas, while ensuring you can proudly bring your authentic self to the workplace. Join us. You'll do the best work of your career right here at Comcast.This position is ineligible for visa sponsorship. To be considered for this role, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States and not require sponsorship for employment now or in the future.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, engineer, deploy, and turn up new backbone optical transport services and capacity augmentations.Validate network designs, platforms, and software through lab and pre-production testing.Partner with architecture, routing, field, and operations teams to deliver secure, reliable, and high-performing network solutions.Monitor and troubleshoot network health, perform end-to-end circuit validation, and coordinate in-service maintenance.Support firmware and software lifecycle management across the optical network.Perform capacity planning, growth modeling, and technical design documentation.Coordinate lit circuit design, quoting, ordering, and fiber cross-connects with vendors and third parties.Participate in an on-call rotation supporting backbone network operations.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.7–10 years of experience in Field Service Engineering, Optical Transport Engineering, or a related discipline supporting DWDM deployments.Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500, including Photonic, OTN, Ethernet, and Navigator.Experience with RLS platforms and Nokia PSS1830 / WS-NOC.Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including design-level issue resolution.Ability to make sound technical decisions during outages, maintenance windows, and other critical events.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate technical concepts to a variety of audiences.Preferred QualificationsExperience supporting large-scale backbone networks.Python scripting and network automation experience.API integration and development experience.Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership.Comcast is an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Skills: Nokia BTS; Ciena 6500; IP Networks; Problem Solving; Troubleshooting; Optical Transport Network (OTN)Salary: Colorado Pay Range: $109,311.61 - $163,967.42. Additional Range: This job can be performed in New Jersey with a Pay Range of $109,311.61 - $163,967.42. Comcast intends to offer the selected candidate base pay within this range, dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors such as experience. The application window is 30 days from the date job is posted, unless the number of applicants requires it to close sooner or later.