Optical Network Engineer

Company Description

Ashburn Consulting, a Small Business based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, specializes in providing network and network security solutions in complex environments to a select set of government and business clients. The company, an established leader in its field, is composed of an elite team of engineers and business consultants, each of whom is recognized, and highly regarded, within the network and security communities.

Job Description

Operational, engineering, and project support experience for Passive Optical Network (PON) and Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networks.

• Network administration via Panorama for 7 Tellabs PON locations.
• Network administration via Provision (Ensemble) for 20 MRV and 3 ADVA DWDM locations.
• Project support for both PON and DWDM network locations. This will include rearchitecting the existing DWDM network to a next generation DWDM or active Ethernet topology.
• Network analysis of existing PON and DWDM networks as part of a continuous improvement effort, to include recommendations for upgrades and changes to improve performance, stability, and scalability.
• Creation of documentation, processes, and training material for NOC and Network Engineering staff to improve support coverage for both PON and DWDM networks. This includes Visio drawings, inventories, and White Papers.
• Leading support vendors and Network Services team members in the completion of hardware and software upgrades on PON.
• Providing recommendations on vendor professional services engagements and support contracts for PON and DWDM networks.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with the following:

• Providing Enterprise network support on production PON and/or DWDM topologies.

• Technical writing, to include training material, technical documentation, and process documentation.

• Organizational and leadership skills.

• Microsoft Office applications, to include Outlook, Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

• Data analysis, generating reports, weekly status reports.

Additional Information

Hybrid of remote/onsite work with 2 days onsite required weekly

Must pass a background investigation

Dress code is business casual

Must be able to work in a team environment with client team members

All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status.

Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting, please e-mail hr@ashburnconsulting.com.”

Ashburn Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Ashburn Consulting, please e-mail hr@ashburnconsulting.com.”