Network Engineer - Operations and Support - Optical

Network Engineer – Operations and Support – Optical

Knowledge and experience of DWDM platforms
10+ years of experience of optical operations experience
Knowledge of Fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, and optical transport technologies
Experience in analyzing situations, troubleshooting, systems and tools, and problem solving
Documentation and communication experience
Knowledge of DWDM transport/transmission networks as well as transceivers
Knowledge with the Network Management system (NMS), Element Management system (EMS) and CLI interfaces of different optical vendor platforms
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Monitor Optical Long Haul and Metro networks, and troubleshoot a variety of issues in a timely manner
Perform fault isolation based on the troubleshooting outcome
Coordinate with smart hands and optical equipment manufacturers to resolve issues and restore service
Work cross-functionally and cross-regionally with other optical and network operational support teams
Partner with and escalate to, various Facebook teams in pursuit of restoring service and limiting impact
Manage and escalate critical events while communicating clearly and concisely
Document and optimize operational processes and procedures
Contribute to the creation of monitors, alerts, dashboards and metrics to drive continuous improvements
Identify areas for automation and create or participate in the solution with scripting or coding skills
Support deployment for migrations and augmentations
Partner with audit teams to ensure accurate inventory and documentation
Perform follow the sun oncall duties for all operational pillars

Experience in Unix systems administration with scripting in Python and/or C, C++
In depth experience with network analysis and thorough troubleshooting skills
Knowledge of third party management platforms for Layer 1 equipment
3+ years of relevant work experience in a large-scale production network environment
Knowledge of Network Operations
Experience operating autonomously, demonstrate analytical skills, coupled with a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
Experience in Subsea Operations, Deployments, and Technology
Experience managing and operating wet plant including BU’s, WSS ROADMs and Repeaters