Optical Network Engineer

Responsibilities and Duties

• Analyze new/old optical transport equipment functionality and interoperability amongst various transport networks (Optical Transport Networks (OTN), Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Ethernet) and cryptographic equipment.
• Operate various Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) test equipment in support of equipment testing.
• Develop test cases, test reports and implementation plans based on equipment testing.
• Perform interoperability testing between different vendors OTN equipment.
• Perform interoperability testing between edge devices and OTN equipment.
• Determine and provide Recommendations with supporting documentation for new equipment to be deployed /not deployed in the operational network.
• Brief the group leads on project status.
• Work with DISA Tier II optical engineers to identify, track, and develop solutions to complex network problems.
• Mock-up equipment problems in the Test Lab to reproduce the problem and work toward a solution.
• Analyze new Optical transport equipment.
• Determine/identify functional capabilities of new equipment.
• Provide SME support in identifying equipment capabilities.

• Bachelors degree is preferred
• Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 IAT II certification.(Should be able to obtain within 3 months from joining)
• 5 + years of Optical systems engineering experience configuring, testing, designing, implementing, or troubleshooting telecommunication networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to collaborate test plans and reports with Government and equipment vendors.
• Able to work with strict deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office suite to include Word, Excel, and Visio technical drawing program.
• Ability to work along with no or little assistance to complete equipment testing.
• Ability to work in a group to achieve the common goal to resolve complex network issues.
• Extensive knowledge of Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) technologies.
• Experience with SONET, DWDM, Time-division multiplexing (TDM) and Ethernet technologies.