Provisioning Engineer

Our client is seeking Provisioning Engineer with a strong emphasis on optical technologies. This is a 6 months FTE role in London, UK

Key Responsibilities:

• Deploy, migrate, and maintain the global optical backbone network.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess network capacity needs and develop strategic plans to address them.
• Implement network designs, configurations, and standards to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Partner with external vendors and partners to deploy network equipment and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors as necessary.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of network designs, configurations, and procedures.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in optical and IP Networking.
• Participate in an on-call rotation for network support and maintenance.

Skills requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Over 5 years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on optical and IP technologies.
• Ciena and/or Infinera certifications or equivalent experience are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in configuring, building, rolling out, and testing new DWDM line systems, including calibration, verification, and BERT.
• Expertise in DWDM components such as ROADM, Mux/Demux, Amplifiers, and Transponders, including channel creation and optimization.
• Experience in deploying and commissioning optical devices like Ciena and Infinera in new Points of Presence (PoPs) and data center builds.
• Strong understanding and configuration experience of channel builds and cross-connect builds.
• Proficient in DWDM testing methods and tools.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fiber-optic technology, including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies.
• Experience in chassis installation, line card installations, PCRs, and structured fiber installation.
• Skilled in device installation and testing, software/firmware upgrades, re-bootstrapping, and decommissioning.
• Experience in network optimization, including re-stripes, migrations, upgrades, swaps, and capacity upgrades.
• Ability to create Bill of Materials and Job Start Notifications (JSNs) for deployments and upgrades.
• Excellent documentation skills and a strong team player.
• Strong attention to detail with outstanding time management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to analyze complex situations and apply troubleshooting skills, systems, and tools, along with creative problem-solving abilities under pressure.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
• CCNA/JNCIA or equivalent knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work seamlessly with internal teams and external vendors.