Optical Network Engineer (SME)

Job Title: Optical Network Engineer (SME)
Location: Alpharetta, GA

We are looking for Optical Network Engineer. The broad knowledge of all major topics is critical. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in the enterprise environment (preferably in a Financial Services Firm but not must), Technology vendor or systems integrator in the role of providing operational support to the large scale networks. Ability to work both independently and as a team member is essential. Strong communication and presentation skills are imperative to be able explain optical network design, articulate risk, and facilitate decision making.

Expert Level Technical Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of DWDM/CWDM technologies, optical transport systems, amplifiers, multiplexers, transponders, and core fiber-optic principles
• Hands-on knowledge of OTDR testing, including analysis of span loss, fiber bends, and degradation on dark fiber, and working directly with carriers to remediate dark fiber issues
• Practical experience configuring and troubleshooting carrier-grade optical platforms

Skills Desired:

• Understanding of Ethernet technologies: STP, 802.1Q, VPC, Multilayer Switching; Leaf-Spine IP Fabric
• IP Routing: RIP, OSPF, BGP, MPBGP, TCP/IP
• Platform knowledge on Cisco Switching & Routing Platforms
• Platform Knowledge on Arista Switching platforms

Strong sense of security concept include defense in depth, zero trust networking, least privilege principle, risks and controls.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be:

• Flexible and adaptable to meet the team's targets
• Honest, hardworking, and reliable
• Possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Must be able to work on the weekend and help with the executions and deployments.
• Must be able to drive enterprise level initiatives working with senior stakeholders across different regions.