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# Blue Planet Implementation Lead Consultant

- **Company:** Staffxpert Llc
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $52,000.0 - $55,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Ethernet, Multi-protocol Systems, Software Deployment, Data Streaming, System Integration Testing, Event Driven Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Restful APIs, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** June 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/usdaffc956935684b7e8f2f8ddff330a7a

## About the Role

STAFFXPERT is looking for a skilled Blue Planet Implementation Lead Consultant to join their team for a contract engagement. This project involves leading the deployment, integration, and operationalization of Ciena Blue Planet solutions within a large-scale telecommunications environment, driving automation initiatives from architecture through to production deployment and operational handoff. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running and deliver results quickly., We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful contract engagements. The ideal candidate will have:

 * 7+ years of experience in network automation, OSS integration, service orchestration, or telecommunications software delivery.
 * Deep expertise in Ciena Blue Planet solutions, including orchestration, inventory, assurance, or related modules. This isn't a learning role-you need to be a subject matter expert.
 * Strong understanding of IP/MPLS networks, Ethernet services, and metro/long-haul optical transport.
 * Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
 * Experience with REST APIs, TM Forum Open APIs, event-driven architectures, and telemetry/streaming data platforms.
 * Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to senior stakeholders and project teams.

## Description

This role is focused on the successful completion of specific tasks and deliverables. Your responsibilities will include:

 * Technical Leadership: Lead the end-to-end implementation and delivery of Blue Planet solutions, serving as the technical authority for architecture, integration, and deployment decisions.
 * Platform Implementation: Deploy, configure, and optimize Blue Planet orchestration, inventory, and automation components, while designing intent-based automation workflows.
 * OSS & Network Integration: Integrate Blue Planet with OSS, inventory, assurance, telemetry, and ITSM platforms using REST APIs and TM Forum Open APIs.
 * Delivery & Operational Readiness: Lead System Integration Testing (SIT), User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production readiness activities, including developing runbooks and operational documentation.
 * Client Consulting: Act as the primary technical advisor to engineering and operations teams, translating business objectives into practical automation and transformation roadmaps.


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