Job Title: Optical Network Deployment Engineer

Location: Bangalore
Work Mode: Work From Office (5 Days a Week)
Shift: Night Shifts / 247 Operational Support as Required

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Optical Network Deployment Engineer to join our network infrastructure team and support backbone network capacity deployment, optical transport implementation, and network operations. The role involves DWDM deployment, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, capacity upgrades, migrations, and decommissioning of optical network infrastructure.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with Ciena and/or Infinera optical platforms, DWDM technologies, fiber-optic infrastructure, and network routing fundamentals.

Key Responsibilities

- Configure, deploy, commission, and test DWDM line systems, including calibration, verification, and BERT testing.
- Install and commission optical network equipment, particularly Ciena 6500 and Infinera, across Points of Presence (PoPs) and data centers.
- Perform chassis and line-card installations, fiber patching, channel creation, optimization, and cross-connect builds.
- Execute network upgrades, migrations, re-stripes, equipment swaps, capacity expansions, and decommissioning activities.
- Perform software/firmware upgrades, device re-bootstrap, and post-deployment validation.
- Troubleshoot optical network issues, identify root causes, and restore service within defined timelines.
- Prepare and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs), Job Start Notifications (JSNs), deployment plans, and technical documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve network design, deployment processes, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Support multivendor network testing and ensure compliance with deployment procedures and quality standards.





Required Skills & Experience

- Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 optical transport equipment is mandatory.
- Strong knowledge of DWDM technologies and components, including ROADM, Mux/Demux, amplifiers, and transponders.
- Experience in DWDM channel builds, channel optimization, optical cross-connects, and network commissioning.
- Practical experience with optical equipment installation, fiber connectivity, testing, troubleshooting, and capacity upgrades.
- Good understanding of fiber-optic technology, including fiber types, connectors, optics, patch panels, and optical transport systems.
- Working knowledge of TCP/IP and routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, and MPLS.
- Knowledge of routing and switching fundamentals; CCNA, JNCIA, or equivalent knowledge is preferred.
- Experience in multivendor network environments and optical testing tools.
- Solid analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Ciena and/or Infinera certifications, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Experience in backbone network deployment, data center builds, and large-scale optical network infrastructure.
- Familiarity with deployment documentation, maintenance procedures, and network change management.

Work Requirements

- Location: Bangalore
- Work Arrangement: 5 days a week, Work From Office (WFO)
- Shift Requirement: Must be comfortable working night shifts and rotational shifts, as applicable.
- Willingness to support scheduled maintenance windows and network deployment activities outside regular business hours.

Interested candidates with strong hands-on experience in optical network deployment, DWDM technologies, and Ciena 6500 are encouraged to apply.

📌 Optical Network Engineer (Bengaluru)
🏢 TENARAI TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE
📍 Bengaluru