Optical Transport Network Engineer III
Description:
On-Call: Participation in 24/7 rotation required
Experience Required: 5–8+ years in Optical Transport Engineering
About the Role
DataField is seeking a highly skilled Telecommunications Network Engineer III with strong experience in optical transport deployment, operations, and modernization.
This senior-level engineer will design, build, configure, commission, maintain, and migrate carrier-grade optical networks. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with major optical platforms, executing complex work packages, writing MOPs, and supporting live production transport environments.
This role operates at a Tier 3 / Tier 4 engineering level and requires strong technical depth, accountability, and operational discipline.
Core Technologies & Protocols
Strong competency required in:
• DWDM / WDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing, Flex Grid)
• OTN (G.709) Optical Transport Network standards
• ROADM architectures
• Coherent Optics (100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, ZR/ZR+)
• SONET / SDH (legacy transport & migration)
• OTU / ODU provisioning
• Wave turn-up and optical service configuration
• Fiber characterization including Chromatic Dispersion (CD) and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
Vendor Platform Experience
Strong experience with one or more of the following:
• Nokia – 1830 PSS, WaveSuite, NSP
• Cisco – NCS 2000/4000 series, NCS2015, ONS 15454
• Ciena – 6500 Family, Waveserver, MCP (Blue Planet), Z-Series
• Experience with multi-vendor or disaggregated optical environments preferred
Key Responsibilities
Network Engineering & Deployment
• Design, build, configure, and commission optical transport systems
• Execute optical network deployments and infrastructure upgrades
• Perform A-to-Z circuit provisioning and wave turn-up
• Decommission legacy platforms during modernization initiatives
• Support optical migrations and capacity expansions
Work Package Execution
• Interpret complex work packages and network designs
• Build detailed Change Requests
• Develop and execute comprehensive MOPs (Method of Procedure)
• Provide accurate impact statements prior to maintenance activities
• Execute changes on live production circuits with zero customer-impact discipline
Operations & Maintenance
• Operation, administration, and maintenance of OTN/DWDM networks
• Provisioning and troubleshooting optical transport systems
• NMS/EMS management and performance monitoring
• Capacity planning and bandwidth forecasting
• Dark fiber procurement, testing, and validation
• Inside Plant (ISP) coordination including rack/stack, cabling, and power requirements
Troubleshooting & Support
• Diagnose complex optical layer faults
• Troubleshoot routing and service configuration issues
• Support Tier 4 break/fix escalations
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
Automation & Emerging Technologies
Experience or familiarity with:
• OpenConfig, NetConf, YANG
• Python scripting for provisioning automation
• Disaggregated networking architectures
• Alien wavelength deployments
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
• 5–8+ years of optical transport deployment and engineering experience
• 3+ years operating and maintaining DWDM/OTN networks
• Experience with carrier-grade optical network providers or vendors
• Strong familiarity with OTN, SONET, DWDM, CWDM, PON
• Experience building and managing optical infrastructure
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in fast-paced environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred Certifications
Vendor-Specific (Highly Valued):
• Ciena OC-P or CE-P
• Nokia ONRP
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise (optical/core focus)
Industry Certifications:
• MEF-CECP
• ETA/FOA CFOT
• OCP, NONC, OTT, ONP, CONA/CONE
• CCNA/CCNP (IP certifications are a plus)
What We’re Looking For
• Deep optical transport expertise
• Strong operational discipline in live network environments
• Ability to execute complex upgrades without customer impact
• Self-managed, detail-oriented engineer capable of leading initiatives
• Comfortable working in 24/7 production carrier environments
Why Join DataField?
• High-impact optical transport engineering work
• Exposure to modernization and next-generation coherent optics
• Opportunity to work across multi-vendor ecosystems
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Engineering-focused environment with technical growth opportunities
Apply Now
Apply Now
On-Call: Participation in 24/7 rotation required
Experience Required: 5–8+ years in Optical Transport Engineering
About the Role
DataField is seeking a highly skilled Telecommunications Network Engineer III with strong experience in optical transport deployment, operations, and modernization.
This senior-level engineer will design, build, configure, commission, maintain, and migrate carrier-grade optical networks. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with major optical platforms, executing complex work packages, writing MOPs, and supporting live production transport environments.
This role operates at a Tier 3 / Tier 4 engineering level and requires strong technical depth, accountability, and operational discipline.
Core Technologies & Protocols
Strong competency required in:
• DWDM / WDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing, Flex Grid)
• OTN (G.709) Optical Transport Network standards
• ROADM architectures
• Coherent Optics (100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, ZR/ZR+)
• SONET / SDH (legacy transport & migration)
• OTU / ODU provisioning
• Wave turn-up and optical service configuration
• Fiber characterization including Chromatic Dispersion (CD) and Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)
Vendor Platform Experience
Strong experience with one or more of the following:
• Nokia – 1830 PSS, WaveSuite, NSP
• Cisco – NCS 2000/4000 series, NCS2015, ONS 15454
• Ciena – 6500 Family, Waveserver, MCP (Blue Planet), Z-Series
• Experience with multi-vendor or disaggregated optical environments preferred
Key Responsibilities
Network Engineering & Deployment
• Design, build, configure, and commission optical transport systems
• Execute optical network deployments and infrastructure upgrades
• Perform A-to-Z circuit provisioning and wave turn-up
• Decommission legacy platforms during modernization initiatives
• Support optical migrations and capacity expansions
Work Package Execution
• Interpret complex work packages and network designs
• Build detailed Change Requests
• Develop and execute comprehensive MOPs (Method of Procedure)
• Provide accurate impact statements prior to maintenance activities
• Execute changes on live production circuits with zero customer-impact discipline
Operations & Maintenance
• Operation, administration, and maintenance of OTN/DWDM networks
• Provisioning and troubleshooting optical transport systems
• NMS/EMS management and performance monitoring
• Capacity planning and bandwidth forecasting
• Dark fiber procurement, testing, and validation
• Inside Plant (ISP) coordination including rack/stack, cabling, and power requirements
Troubleshooting & Support
• Diagnose complex optical layer faults
• Troubleshoot routing and service configuration issues
• Support Tier 4 break/fix escalations
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
Automation & Emerging Technologies
Experience or familiarity with:
• OpenConfig, NetConf, YANG
• Python scripting for provisioning automation
• Disaggregated networking architectures
• Alien wavelength deployments
Requirements:
Required Qualifications
• 5–8+ years of optical transport deployment and engineering experience
• 3+ years operating and maintaining DWDM/OTN networks
• Experience with carrier-grade optical network providers or vendors
• Strong familiarity with OTN, SONET, DWDM, CWDM, PON
• Experience building and managing optical infrastructure
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in fast-paced environments
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
Preferred Certifications
Vendor-Specific (Highly Valued):
• Ciena OC-P or CE-P
• Nokia ONRP
• Cisco CCNP Enterprise (optical/core focus)
Industry Certifications:
• MEF-CECP
• ETA/FOA CFOT
• OCP, NONC, OTT, ONP, CONA/CONE
• CCNA/CCNP (IP certifications are a plus)
What We’re Looking For
• Deep optical transport expertise
• Strong operational discipline in live network environments
• Ability to execute complex upgrades without customer impact
• Self-managed, detail-oriented engineer capable of leading initiatives
• Comfortable working in 24/7 production carrier environments
Why Join DataField?
• High-impact optical transport engineering work
• Exposure to modernization and next-generation coherent optics
• Opportunity to work across multi-vendor ecosystems
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives
• Engineering-focused environment with technical growth opportunities
Apply Now
Apply Now