Optical Network Engineer (NSW/VIC) - Technology Vendor

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:
  • Provide day-to-day support across a live optical transport network
  • Troubleshoot and resolve optical layer and DWDM-related faults
  • Conduct proactive health checks and performance analysis
  • Support incident response and root cause investigations
• Project & Change Implementation:
  • Deliver network augmentations including wavelength turn-ups, card installs, and capacity upgrades
  • Prepare, peer review, and execute EMOPs (Engineering Method of Procedure)
  • Implement software upgrades and lifecycle activities
  • Support controlled change windows within production environments
• Planning & Governance:
  • Assist with capacity planning and network growth
  • Maintain detailed documentation, network diagrams, and implementation records
  • Ensure adherence to strict change management and operational standards
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Collaborate closely with customer NOC, operations, and engineering teams
  • Interface with internal TAC and escalation teams for complex issues
  • 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