Network Engineer IV

Network Engineer IV Location: Seattle, Washington (Onsite) Role Overview This role involves the design of optical solutions and hands-on support for the deployment and rollout of a global DWDM network. The position requires driving optical scaling tasks, generating configurations, and ensuring the network is scaled in time to support business needs. The successful candidate will work to improve network quality and reliability while troubleshooting complex problems. Key Responsibilities Design optical solutions and support the deployment and rollout of the global DWDM network. Drive optical scaling tasks, including fiber quality reviews, and generate cutsheets and configs. Define and configure management solutions to support optical network remote monitoring and device visibility. Work closely with other networking teams to ensure the optical network is scaled in time to support business demands. Review and implement changes on optical systems using manual CLI configuration or automated scripts. Ensure optical network deployment tasks adhere to defined network standards. Execute implementation tasks following operational excellence standards and propose improvements in DWDM network quality and reliability. Troubleshoot complex problems on optical networks and propose solutions to improve deployment agility. Required Qualifications Education: A Bachelor’s Degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience is required. Experience: This role requires 3+ years of experience with major DWDM platforms, 3+ years of experience with optical planning and modeling tools, and experience with the rollout of large DWDM networks in Metro and Long Haul spaces. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals and routing protocols. Knowledge of L2 switching and L3 routing topologies is desirable. Ability to script or program in a language. Optical network design, planning, and implementation skills. Team building and technical leadership experience to manage field technicians. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. 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In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. 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