{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"dc60baeebaa4bd81e268be14","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dc60baeebaa4bd81e268be14","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/dc60baeebaa4bd81e268be14","title":"Tactical Network Planning Engineer","description":"Location: Fully remote (US-based) candidates in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Ohio or Indiana preferred\nJob type: Contract — 12-month project\nPay: $45–$55 per hour DOE\nHelp modernise the networks the world runs on, without the waste.\nWe're a global leader in sustainable telecom network solutions and one of the fastest-growing businesses in our sector, operating across the US, UK, Europe and beyond. We help operators extend the life of their networks through everything from multi-vendor parts sourcing to responsible decommissioning and network engineering, saving our customers money while cutting environmental impact.\nWe're looking for an experienced DWDM Tactical Planning Engineer to join our Networks & Engineering team on a 12-month, fully remote project. If you've worked on large-scale deployment and migration programmes and enjoy the detailed, hands-on side of network planning, this one's for you.\nWhat you'll be doing\nWorking under the Head of Planning, you'll design and execute the tactical solutions that migrate legacy DWDM/SONET services onto strategic platforms, modernising ageing infrastructure with minimal disruption to the customer. Day to day, you'll:\n- Develop and execute low-level migration and grooming plans (MOPs)\n- Design tactical solutions to transition legacy SDH/DWDM services\n- Plan the removal or addition of SONET/DWDM devices within network topologies\n- Conduct circuit audits and inventory assessments\n- Perform access tail/vendor audits and data analysis\n- Plan new Gig/10G/100G paths over DWDM infrastructure and new TDM/SDH paths over existing capacity\n- Identify capacity requirements and site-specific solutions\n- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams (Fibre, DWDM, IP, Field)\nWhat you'll bring\n- Strong understanding of DWDM and OTN principles and topologies\n- Solid grasp of SONET networks and topologies, plus Layer 1 IP networks\n- Hands-on experience with circuit and inventory audits\n- Proficiency in data analysis and migration strategy development\n- The ability to write clear, detailed MOPs for migration activities\n- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders\n- A driven, calm-under-pressure approach and genuine problem-solving instinct\n- Familiarity with inventory systems (Granite/TIRKS) preferred\nProduct knowledge we'd love to see\n- DWDM: ADVA / Ciena 6500 / Infinera (preferred)\n- SONET: Alcatel-Lucent / Cisco / Fujitsu / Ciena 5410 / 5430\n- Nortel TN Series\n- Inventory systems: Granite / TIRKS (preferred)\nWhy join us\n- Excellent benefits on offer\n- Be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in the telecom sector\n- Work that genuinely supports the circular economy and a more sustainable industry\nHow to apply\nHit Apply Now with your latest Resume\nPay: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour\nApplication Question(s):\nDo you have at least 5 years of hands-on DWDM/optical transport planning experience?\nHave you worked on large-scale network migration or deployment projects?\nWork Location: Remote","company":"Ic8","rawCompany":"ic8","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T22:49:13.292Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1241.00","title":"Computer Network Architects","slug":"computer-network-architects"},{"code":"15-1241.01","title":"Telecommunications Engineering Specialists","slug":"telecommunications-engineering-specialists"},{"code":"15-1244.00","title":"Network and Computer Systems Administrators","slug":"network-and-computer-systems-administrators"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"517810","title":"All Other Telecommunications","slug":"all-other-telecommunications"},{"code":"517111","title":"Wired Telecommunications Carriers","slug":"wired-telecommunications-carriers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Tactical Network Planning Engineer","description":"Location: Fully remote (US-based) candidates in Colorado, Texas, Illinois, Ohio or Indiana preferred\nJob type: Contract — 12-month project\nPay: $45–$55 per hour DOE\nHelp modernise the networks the world runs on, without the waste.\nWe're a global leader in sustainable telecom network solutions and one of the fastest-growing businesses in our sector, operating across the US, UK, Europe and beyond. We help operators extend the life of their networks through everything from multi-vendor parts sourcing to responsible decommissioning and network engineering, saving our customers money while cutting environmental impact.\nWe're looking for an experienced DWDM Tactical Planning Engineer to join our Networks & Engineering team on a 12-month, fully remote project. If you've worked on large-scale deployment and migration programmes and enjoy the detailed, hands-on side of network planning, this one's for you.\nWhat you'll be doing\nWorking under the Head of Planning, you'll design and execute the tactical solutions that migrate legacy DWDM/SONET services onto strategic platforms, modernising ageing infrastructure with minimal disruption to the customer. 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