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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Inventory SME - **Company:** Conch Technologies - **Location:** Armonk, NY, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,500.0 - $151,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Synchronous Optical Networking, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Software Debugging, Ethernet, Inventory Management Software, Python (Programming Language), Legacy Systems - **Published:** June 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us6fb401640c7e4346bd4765f2fcc4e3bf ## About the Role * 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 ## Description 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. 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