Are you a Senior Network Access Engineer with strong PON technology expertise and in-depth knowledge of GPON/XGSPON?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Access Engineer with in-depth PON expertise to work with a leading organization delivering best-in-class digital infrastructure.
You will need to be able to work onsite 1-2 days per week at either Milton Keynes, Telford, or Manchester.
In this role, you will lead projects and teams as a hands-on subject matter expert within network access engineering and provide expertise within PON technology.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Interpret business requirements and recommend solutions/best practices.
* Solve complex problems with a broad perspective.
* Utilize functional knowledge to resolve challenges.
* Serve as a subject matter expert in the function.
* Lead teams or projects and act as a quality resource.
Key skills being sought:
* PON technology expertise: in-depth knowledge of GPON/XGSPON, including co-exist elements and PON impairments.
* Design and deploy solutions on Calix, Nokia & Adtran products.
* Expertise in optimizing Access Network Services & platform.
* Familiarity with Gigabit CPE (Layers 2 and 3).
* Specialist knowledge in network engineering, including: Access, Core, DWDM, Automation, Security.
* Strong understanding of Layer 2 and 3 technologies (Ethernet, CoS, QoS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6).
* Experience in mixed vendor environments and technology migrations.
* Highly analytical with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
* Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
* Self-motivated, capable of independent and collaborative work.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Experience in structured planning and project management (agile and waterfall).
Additional skills of interest include:
* Familiarity with tools like Splunk, Jira, and Ansible.
* Knowledge of network inventory and monitoring.
* ITIL.
* Understanding of Telecoms Security Act and passive network topologies.
* Experience with Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) and Infrastructure as Code.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Computer and Network Security and Telecommunications
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