{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b656fe494c366e83973b7b99","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b656fe494c366e83973b7b99","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b656fe494c366e83973b7b99","title":"US_East | Connectivity & Network Engineer_L3","description":"Optical Transport Senior Engineer – Long HaulWe are seeking an experienced Optical Transport Senior Engineer to support the design, engineering, provisioning, implementation, and troubleshooting of long-haul optical transport services across a multi-vendor backbone network. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with DWDM technologies, Nokia and Ciena optical platforms, and end-to-end wavelength service delivery.Key Responsibilities:Perform end-to-end feasibility studies and path design for backbone wavelength services.Engineer optical spectrum across complete transport paths, including wavelength assignment, fixed-grid and flex-grid alignment, and spectrum utilization.Select appropriate transponders, muxponders, and line-side hardware based on service requirements.Validate optical performance against engineering standards and identify hardware or path constraints.Document complete service designs, including routing, intermediate sites, ports, and equipment.Multi-Vendor Service Provisioning:Provision end-to-end wavelength services across Nokia and Ciena optical transport platforms.Configure and turn up services on Nokia 1830 PSS, PSD, PSI-M, and related platforms.Configure and support Ciena 6500, Waveserver, and RLS platforms.Manage service transitions across vendor platforms while maintaining consistent optical and framing parameters.Execute provisioning using network management systems while maintaining accurate documentation.End-to-End Troubleshooting:Validate wavelength services prior to customer handoff through power verification, performance testing, and burn-in validation.Troubleshoot complex issues across multi-vendor optical transport networks.Diagnose optical impairments including: OSNR, dispersion, span loss, optical power issues, framing errors, timing issues, service-layer alarms.Coordinate with operations teams, field engineers, and vendor support for issue resolution.Provide post-implementation production support.Operational Execution:Perform service acceptance testing and verify customer acceptance criteria.Maintain engineering documentation, circuit labeling, as-built records, and implementation documentation.Execute work following approved engineering standards and operational procedures.Continuous Improvement:Identify opportunities to automate design, provisioning, validation, and documentation processes.Develop and enhance implementation procedures, MOPs, and operational documentation.Required Qualifications:10+ years of hands-on experience engineering, provisioning, or supporting DWDM and optical transport networks.Strong understanding of: DWDM, ROADM architectures, optical amplification, wavelength planning, regeneration, OSNR, dispersion, optical power budgets.Experience provisioning and troubleshooting services across major optical transport platforms.Ability to troubleshoot end-to-end circuits across complex multi-vendor environments.Strong documentation and communication skills.Experience working directly with customers, field teams, operations, and vendor support organizations.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Nokia 1830 PSS, PSD, PSI-M platforms.Experience with Ciena 6500, Waveserver, and RLS optical platforms.Experience supporting long-haul or backbone optical transport networks.Familiarity with optical network management and orchestration systems.Experience with optical service turn-up, customer acceptance testing, and production implementations.All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.","company":"Datum Technologies Group","rawCompany":"datum technologies group","city":"Kankakee","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-24T00:13:52.936Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"}],"industries":[{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"},{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"},{"code":"517112","title":"Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite)","slug":"wireless-telecommunications-carriers-except-satellite"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"US_East | Connectivity & Network Engineer_L3","description":"Optical Transport Senior Engineer – Long HaulWe are seeking an experienced Optical Transport Senior Engineer to support the design, engineering, provisioning, implementation, and troubleshooting of long-haul optical transport services across a multi-vendor backbone network. 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