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FiberLight, LLC · 2 hours ago

Director of Network Engineering

Plano, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

FiberLight, LLC is a leading provider of fiber-based telecommunications solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Network Engineering to manage the company's core network infrastructure. The role involves directing a multidisciplinary team to optimize network efficiency and ensure the delivery of mission-critical connectivity solutions to enterprise clients.

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Responsibilities

Manage and maintain engineering standards for the fiber optic network, ensuring compliance with industry best practices and regulatory requirements

Develop efficient processes for network design, provisioning, and activation, and document them comprehensively to promote consistency and operational excellence

Enforce accountability to established processes and standards across all teams, conducting regular audits and performance reviews to identify and mitigate risks

Collaborate closely with the product team to align product standards with engineering capabilities, facilitating the development of new products, features, and enhancements tailored to business fiber services

Oversee strategic network planning, including capacity forecasting, fiber route optimization, and technology roadmaps to support expansion and upgrades in DWDM, SONET/SDH, and coherent optics

Lead efforts to enhance network resilience through redundancy planning, disaster recovery strategies, and proactive monitoring to minimize downtime and meet stringent SLAs for business customers

Foster cross-functional partnerships with sales engineering, service delivery, operations, and customer support teams to translate business requirements into robust network architectures that deliver competitive advantages in the telecommunications market

Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, such as SDN (Software-Defined Networking) and NFV (Network Functions Virtualization), to future-proof the fiber infrastructure and improve service agility

Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and technical expertise in fiber-based telecommunications

Qualification

Network engineering managementFiber optic telecommunicationsNetwork management systemsCisco equipment expertiseJuniper equipment expertiseBGPMPLS protocolsPython scriptingCCNP certificationJNCIP certificationLeadership abilitiesTeamwork abilitiesCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent

10+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and management, with a focus on fiber optic telecommunications networks

Demonstrated expertise with leading network equipment vendors, including Cisco, Juniper, Infinera (1FINITY), Fujitsu, Smart Optics, and Ciena

Proven experience with network management systems (e.g., NMS/EMS) and protocols such as SNMP, NETCONF, and YANG

Proficiency in configuring, troubleshooting, and optimizing complex network infrastructure, including fiber optic transmission systems and Layer 2/3 protocols

Hands-on experience automating Cisco and Juniper routers and switches using Python scripts, Ansible, and Git for version control

Advanced experience with BGP, MPLS, and related routing protocols in large-scale carrier networks

Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities, with a track record of managing high-performing engineering teams

Preferred

CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent certifications are a plus; additional certifications in optical networking (e.g., Ciena or Infinera-specific) are highly desirable

Company

FiberLight, LLC

Digital transformation starts with purpose-built networks! FiberLight has been designing, building, and deploying one-of-a-kind fiber networks to ignite digital revolution for over 20 years.

Founded in 1998

Alpharetta, Georgia, USA

51-200 employees