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Meta · 23 hours ago

Network Engineer, Optical Deployment

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Meta is looking for an Optical Deployment Engineer who will be responsible for the deployment and support of one of the world’s largest and most complex networks. The role involves deploying, configuring, and supporting a large-scale production optical network while collaborating with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Deploy, configure, and support a large-scale production optical network that spans longhaul terrestrial, regional metros and subsea networks, interconnecting data centers and Points of Presence (POP) sites across North and South America

Create and maintain Engineering Design Packages for subsea, metro, regional and long-haul DWDM systems

Generate implementation plans and provide technical leadership and guidance during deployment activities

Collaborate with vendors/manufacturers to evaluate new hardware/software and create optical standards for network deployment teams

Reviewing Acceptance Documents provided by vendors and subcontractors deploying equipment on our network

Provide technical expertise to network provisioning engineers for troubleshooting out-of-service or faulty circuits

Plan, schedule and perform complex network migrations

Work closely with cross functional team of Network Engineers, Planners, Logistics Vendors, and Fiber Providers to ensure seamless introduction of new optical technologies into the production network

Proactively contribute to documentation, automation and processes as they evolve

This role will involve some pre-planned travel from time to time

Qualification

Optical network deploymentOptical network designOptical troubleshootingOptical test equipmentTCP/IP protocolNetwork routing protocolScripting languagesEffective time managementCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta

Demonstrated hands-on experience deploying optical networks

Experience with optical network design, installation and maintenance for service providers or enterprise networks

Knowledge of optical theory, transport technologies and the operation of optical transport systems

Experience with field-based work on Subsea Deployments, POPs, carrier hotels, data centers and central office environments

Experience with optical test equipment and optical troubleshooting experience using OTDR, OSA, BERT and optical power meters

Experience creating rack elevations and other planned/install/as-built documentation

Effective time management and organization

Preferred

Knowledge of coding in at least one language (i.e. Python), preferably for network or systems automation with knowledge of scripting languages

Knowledge of TCP/IP protocol, network management protocol, network routing protocol (like BGP), Layer 2 concepts (e.g. STP, VLANs etc.), ipv6 and network monitoring

Knowledge of Cable Landing Station & Data Center design and operational best practices

Experience working in a large cross functional global team environment