Senior Network Inventory SME

seeking a Senior Network Inventory Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale OSS transformation initiative for a leading North American service provider in Armonk, NY. This program involves migrating legacy OSS platforms to a modern inventory ecosystem while simultaneously executing high-volume circuit grooming across TDM, optical, and packet networks. Summary: This role sits at the intersection of network engineering, OSS inventory integrity, and automation. You will play a critical role in resolving provisioning fallout, ensuring inventory accuracy, and enabling scalable, AI-assisted operational workflows. We are looking for true SMEs who can operate in war room environments, trace circuits end-to-end, and stabilize inventory during large-scale network change., Job Summary: The Network Engineer level III is a senior level position within the Core team of WMC IT. They are responsible for the design and support of network fabric and systems…

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• Experience: 8 years in telecom networking, OSS inventory, or transport engineering roles

Transport and Networking Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with TDM hierarchy (DS0, DS1, DS3, STS-1, OC-n)
• Deep understanding of SONET/SDH, DWDM, and packet-based transport
• Experience grooming legacy circuits onto Ethernet, OTN, or wavelength services

OSS and Inventory Systems:

• Strong experience with inventory/design/assign systems
• Familiarity with Blue Planet Inventory (preferred)
• Working knowledge of legacy platforms such as TIRKS, PRO, or ARM

Circuit Standards and Processes:

• Proficiency in Telecordia/Common Language standards (ECCKT, CLCI, ASR workflows)

Analytical and Troubleshooting Skills:

• Proven ability to trace complex circuit paths and diagnose provisioning failures
• Strong root cause analysis and cross-system debugging experience

Nice to Have:

• OSS migration/transformation experience
• PRO, ARM(AMDOCS), TIRKS inventory knowledge
• Blue Planet Inventory knowledge
• Python or automation exposure
• AI/automation workflow experience