Optical Network Engineer – Secret Clearance |Fort Meade, MD at cambridgeinternationalsystems in Fort Meade, MD

Job description

• We are currently seeking an Optical Network Engineer to support operations in Fort Meade, MD. This is a full-time, CONUS position requiring an active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• As a Network Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in functioning as a subject matter expert (SME) in testing existing and new optical network equipment for the DOD’s transport network. This role falls under Network Engineer within our compensation framework. This position reports to Director – Engineering, Logistics & Implementations (ELI). You will:
• Develop test cases, test reports and implementation plan in evaluating engineering architectures, new technologies and approaches to unique engineering problems.
• Candidate will also function as a Tier III Optical engineer assisting Tier II engineers and vendors to provide solutions to resolve real world Optical network issues.
• Analyze new/old optical transport equipment functionality and interoperability amongst various transport networks (Optical Transport Networks (OTN), Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), Ethernet) and cryptographic equipment.
• Operate various Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) test equipment in support of equipment testing.
• Develop test cases, test reports and implementation plans based on equipment testing.
• Perform interoperability testing between different vendors OTN equipment.
• Perform interoperability testing between edge devices and OTN equipment.
• Determine and provide Recommendations with supporting documentation for new equipment to be deployed /not deployed in the operational network.
• Brief the group leads on project status.
• Work with DISA Tier II optical engineers to identify, track, and develop solutions to complex network problems.
• Mock-up equipment problems in the Test Lab to reproduce the problem and work toward a solution.
• Analyze new Optical transport equipment.
• Determine/identify functional capabilities of new equipment
• Provide SME support in identifying equipment capabilities.
• Plans, designs, and evaluates new and existing computer network systems and services, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and the Internet, providing analytical, technical, and administrative support.
• Plans, oversees, develops, and implements network policies and procedures and ensures network integrity as maintenance and modification projects to existing applications are undertaken.

Requirements

• Must be proficient in using different technologies such as computers and other tools and systems pertinent to the position.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• 5 + years of Optical systems engineering experience configuring, testing, designing, implementing, or troubleshooting telecommunication networks.
• Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 IAT II certification. (Should be able to obtain within 3 months from joining)
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft office suite to include Word, Excel, and Visio technical drawing program.
• Ability to work along with no or little assistance to complete equipment testing.
• Ability to work in a group to achieve the common goal to resolve complex network issues.
• Extensive knowledge of Dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) technologies.
• Experience with SONET, DWDM, Time-division multiplexing (TDM) and Ethernet technologies.
• Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.

Skills

Required

• Ability to work in a group
• Optical systems engineering
• Telecommunication networks
• DWDM
• SONET
• TDM
• Ethernet
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Visio)
• Bit Error Rate Test (BERT) equipment
• Optical Transport Networks (OTN)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Generous tuition & training support
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses
• Employee referral program
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more
• The base salary range for this role is $114,660.00 to $130,000.00annually, depending on geographic location and experience. The final offer will be based on relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market data. Pay within this range will be determined based on qualifications and experience.