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Optical Network Engineer

Contract: Seattle, Washington, US

Salary Range: 60.00 - 67.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 371037

End Date: 2026-09-11

Days Left: 19 days, 3 hours left

Must Haves:

  • Should have a minimum of 7+ years industry experience. 
  • Excellent network experience with the rollout of large DWDM networks and Optical network technologies, and experience with optical planning and modelling tools. 
  • Excellent IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols. 
  • In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols; specifically BGP and OSPF 
  • In-depth knowledge of and experience with major router platforms; specifically with Cisco 37xx, 49xx, 65xx, 73xx, 76xx platforms including all compatible supervisory and line cards for these platforms. 
  • Excellent network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills. 
  • Candidates should also have had significant past experience with, and expertise in many of the following protocols & technologies: DWDM, T1/DS1, DS3, SONET (OC3, OC48), 802.2/3, 802.1d VLANs/STP, IPv4 & IPv6, TCP (internals & flow control), BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, PIMv2, IGMP, LDP, TACACS, IPSEC & VPNs, netflow, DNS, HTTP.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

  • Lead the deployment and rollout of large DWDM and optical network technologies.
  • Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely and successful implementation.
  • Conduct site surveys and pre-deployment assessments to ensure readiness.
  • Maintain expertise in a range of network protocols and technologies, including DWDM, SONET, VLANs, TCP, BGP, OSPF, HSRP/GLBP, and others.
  • Implement and manage network security measures, such as TACACS, IPSEC, and VPNs.
  • Monitor and analyze network traffic using tools like NetFlow and make recommendations for improvements.

Pay Range: $60-67/hr

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, (paid time , paid sick and safe time , hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, paid holidays annually - as Applicable)

Job Requirement
  • DWDM
  • Optical
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  • Email
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  • Priyanka Shriwas
  • priyanka.shriwas@collabera.com
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