Network Engineer

• Deploy, commission and turn up Ciena 6500 Optical Line Systems within live AWS data center environments
• Read and interpret Signal Flow Drawings for accurate fiber routing and system builds
• Troubleshoot optical layer issues - insertion loss, ORL, reflections, power deviations, mis-fibering
• Perform professional fiber cleaning and end-face inspection using industry-standard scoping tools
• Use optical power meters, VFLs, and OTDRs for fault isolation, trace analysis, and performance validation
• Work within AWS automation platforms and workflow tools for deployment tracking and task execution

• Hands-on experience with Optical Line Systems (OLS) - Ciena 6500 / Metro 6500 preferred
• Proven ability to read and execute from Signal Flow and optical network diagrams
• Solid understanding of optical troubleshooting - loss budgets, ORL, reflections, power levels
• Proficiency with OTDRs, optical power meters, and VFLs
• Strong aptitude for learning new platforms and automation workflows quickly and independently
• Ability to perform under pressure in a mission-critical, fast-paced data center environment
• Must be local to Ashburn, VA

We are hiring a hands-on Optical Network Engineer to support live infrastructure deployments inside AWS data centers in Ashburn, VA. You will operate directly within AWS Red Zones, working on Ciena Metro 6500 optical line system deployments as part of a high-impact cloud infrastructure program. This is a precision-driven, fast-paced role for professionals who can execute independently at scale.