Ciena 6500 knowledge and experience is required
pre-screening focus on supporting optical devices specific migrations in Datacenters or POP sites
Ciena and/or Infinera certifications or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
Expert working knowledge on DWDM components such as ROADM, Mux/Demux, Amplifiers, Transponders. Channel creation, optimization.
Experience in Chassis installation, line cards installs PCR’s and structure fiber installation
Experience in device installation and testing, software/firmware upgrade, re-bootstrapping and decommission.
Experience in network optimization (re-stripes, migrations, upgrades, swaps, capacity upgrades). Creating Bill of Materials and JSN’s, (Job Start Notification) for deployments and upgrades.
Excellent experience in maintaining documentation and teamwork.
Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.
CCNA/JNCIA or equivalent knowledge.
Robust knowledge of TCP/IP
Strong understanding and preferably hands own experience in commonly used routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS)
Multivendor testing and support experience.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex situations and utilize troubleshooting skills, systems and tools, and creative problem-solving abilities under pressure.
Solid understanding and configuration experience of Channel builds and cross-connect builds.
Valuable knowledge on DWDM testing methods and tools.
Solid understanding of fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, patch panels, and optical transport technologies.
Robust attention to detail with excellent time management and organization skills.