Looking to work on mission-critical optical networks and support large-scale enterprise environments?
Join a global networking technology team as an Optical Network Engineer, providing expert support within a high-capacity DWDM transport network. The role involves operating in live production environments, managing controlled changes, and contributing to the stability and performance of essential optical infrastructure. This six-month rolling contract offers long‐term program visibility and the opportunity for a senior contractor to make a tangible impact on complex network operations.
Ready to apply your optical networking expertise on critical enterprise systems? Apply now.
Key Responsibilities
* Operational Support
o Provide day-to-day support across a live optical transport network
o Troubleshoot and resolve optical layer and DWDM‐related faults
o Conduct proactive health checks and performance analysis
o Support incident response and root cause investigations
* Project & Change Implementation
o Deliver network augmentations including wavelength turn‐ups, card installs, and capacity upgrades
o Prepare, peer review, and execute EMOPs (Engineering Method of Procedure)
o Implement software upgrades and lifecycle activities
o Support controlled change windows within production environments
* Planning & Governance
o Assist with capacity planning and network growth
o Maintain detailed documentation, network diagrams, and implementation records
o Ensure adherence to strict change management and operational standards
* Stakeholder Engagement
o Collaborate closely with customer NOC, operations, and engineering teams
o Interface with internal TAC and escalation teams for complex issues
o Provide implementation updates and technical reporting to stakeholders
Required Experience
* 6–10+ years' experience in optical, transport, or carrier‐grade networking
* Strong hands‐on experience with Ciena DWDM platforms
* Solid understanding of DWDM, ROADM, OTN, optical transmission principles, and fibre infrastructure
* Experience working within live production or service provider networks
* Proven experience preparing and executing EMOPs
* Strong change control discipline and documentation standards
* Advanced troubleshooting capability across the optical layer
Salary
* 750 AUD per day
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