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:
1. Interpret business requirements and recommend solutions/best practices.
2. Solve complex problems with a broad perspective.
3. Utilize functional knowledge to resolve challenges.
4. Serve as a subject matter expert in the function.
5. Lead teams or projects and act as a quality resource.
Key skills being sought:
1. PON technology expertise: in-depth knowledge of GPON/XGSPON, including co-exist elements and PON impairments.
2. Design and deploy solutions on Calix, Nokia & Adtran products
3. Expertise in optimizing Access Network Services & platform
4. Familiarity with Gigabit CPE (Layers 2 and 3).
5. Specialist knowledge in network engineering, including: Access, Core, DWDM, Automation, Security
6. Strong understanding of Layer 2 and 3 technologies (Ethernet, CoS, QoS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6).
7. Experience in mixed vendor environments and technology migrations.
8. Highly analytical with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
9. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
10. Self-motivated, capable of independent and collaborative work.
11. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
12. Experience in structured planning and project management (agile and waterfall).
Additional skills of interest include:
1. Familiarity with tools like Splunk, Jira, and Ansible.
2. Knowledge of network inventory and monitoring.
3. ITIL.
4. Understanding of Telecoms Security Act and passive network topologies.
5. Experience with Network Reliability Engineering (NRE) and Infrastructure as Code.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Information Technology
Industries
Telecommunications and Computer and Network Security
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