Network Solutions Engineer (Optical) at Softworld Inc

Job Title: Optical Network Engineer

Job Location: Dulles Virginia 20166

Onsite Requirements:

• Ciena products experience
• Fiber Optics experience
• SONET, DWDM, ROADM architecture and provisioning and implementation

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with customers and other stakeholders; understand customer's needs and how we can best support their network architecture.
• Strong understanding of SONET, DWDM, ROADM (and other (n)OADM configurations) architecture and provisioning and implementation
• Understanding of Carrier Ethernet architecture and provisioning and implementation
• Develop test plans for customer network architecture, interoperability, ensure the functionality and security of equipment, determine optimal equipment configurations suitable for customers' and stakeholder's requirements.
• Prepare implementation plans based on the results of testing and provide expert engineering support in the deployment of the proposed enhancements and modifications to include Layer-0, Layer-1 and Layer-2 process and configurations.
• Ability to work in lab environment. Read/follow network diagrams, cabling guides, signal flow diagrams.
• To Include, manual manipulation and installation of varying Client products from SFP/XFP's (Pluggable) and occasionally to shelves (Up to 75lbs).
• Manipulate fiber optic patches (Clean, Run, Replace patches)
• Ability to prepare technical documentation, present and coherently relay to customer the information within.
• To include network diagrams, Signal flow diagrams, detailed equipment specifications
• Ability to remotely assist customer troubleshooting, installation, and implementation with field deployment efforts as Tier III/Tier IV
• Provide weekly updates to varying internal and external contract stakeholders.
• To include Client PM's/Engineers.
• Ability to learn new technology, apply and share applicable knowledge to customers, stakeholders, and peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Security Clearance is required- TS/SCI FSP
• Knowledge and experience with Layer-0, Layer-1,
• Familiarization with fiber optics to include ISP (patches and connectors) and OSP (fiber characterization and OTDR familiarity)
• BS degree in Telecommunications, Networking, or similar technical field of study (Experience in related field in lieu of Degree)
• Security+ or any equivalent DoD 8570 (IAT Level II or higher)
• Candidates will have a diverse Telecommunications background, strong hands-on technical experience, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Team orientation, organized, and capable of independent work.
• Willingness to assist team members with other projects as required.
• Join customer pre-sales calls and share knowledge/expertise.
• Travel time up to 25%

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current or Prior experience knowledge with Client Product Family
• Project+ or Scrum Master Certification

**3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.

This position requires candidates to be eligible to work in the United States, directly for an employer, without sponsorship now or anytime in the future.

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position. **