Job Title: Optical Network Engineer

Location: Seattle, WA

Duration: 6 Months

Pay Range: example $60-68/hr.

Detailed Job description:

• 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 Cis co 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.

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.

Education Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any Stream

Years of Experience: 5 to 7 Years in networking

Must-have hard skills:

• Optical network fundamentals
• Deploying DWDM networks

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 off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.