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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Hybrid OSP + ISP Optical Engineer (Level 4 / Architect) - **Company:** NTT DATA, Inc. - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $228,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, ArcGIS (Software), Configuration Management Databases, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Data as a Services, MicroStation, Quantum GIS (QGIS), Systems Integration, Visual Systems, Bicsi, Performance Monitor, Cisco - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef2aec3068e69ecd ## About the Role * 10+ years in fiber engineering across both OSP and ISP domains, including metro builds and campus/enterprise interiors. * BSEE degree or equivalient. * Proficiency with OTDR/OLTS, power meters, fiber inspection scopes, and fiber management databases; ability to interpret complex traces. * Hands-on experience with DWDM/CWDM systems, ROADMs, EDFAs, pluggable optics (10G/25G/100G/400G), and optical protection schemes. * Demonstrated success delivering dual-path designs with strict route diversity and restoration objectives. * Strong drawing literacy (plan/profile, splicing schematics, rack elevations) and comfort with CAD/GIS toolchains (AutoCAD, MicroStation, QGIS/ArcGIS). Preferred/Bonus * Certifications: BICSI RCDD, BICSI Installer 2 (INSTF) Fiber, FOA CFOS/T, Nokia/CIENA/Cisco optical, CCNP/SP, PMP (for complex program coordination). * Experience provisioning DWDM equipment. * Experience with method-of-procedure (MOP) authoring, change management, and service activation in carrier or large enterprise environments. * Familiarity with telemetry/assurance tools for optical paths and experience integrating with NMS/OSS. * Understanding of QoS considerations across transport for real-time services and broadcast-grade workloads. Logistics * Able to work from client office as needed in downtown Los Angeles with regional travel to construction sites and facilities rooms as required. * Ability to lift and maneuver equipment and work in MMR/TER spaces in accordance with safety policies. ## Description We are seeking a senior-level hybrid Outside Plant (OSP) and Inside Plant (ISP) optical engineer to own end-to-end fiber infrastructure from metro rings and laterals through building entry, meet-me rooms, optical distribution frames (ODFs), and patching into routers/optical systems. The ideal candidate combines deep knowledge of OSP route engineering and civil constraints with ISP physical layer design, acceptance testing, and turn-up of carrier-grade optical paths (e.g., CWDM/DWDM) supporting enterprise and service provider networks. Key Outcomes (What Success Looks Like) * Validated, documented, and accepted fiber paths from street to rack with proven route diversity and optical budgets that meet service objectives. * Production-ready OSP/ISP as-builts: strand maps, splice diagrams, ODF port plans, labeling schedules, and patch-field maps. * On-time turn-up of protected optical links to edge routers/OTN/DWDM with passing OTDR/IL/ORL results and method-of-procedure (MOP) sign-offs. * Clear handover packages for operations, including trouble-isolation playbooks and restoration runbooks. Core Responsibilities Outside Plant (OSP) * Plan and review metro ring, spur, and lateral routes; interpret utility records, right-of-way (ROW) constraints, and municipal permit requirements. * Specify and validate conduits/ducts, handholes/vaults, aerial spans, slack storage, splice closures, and restoration coils; ensure constructability and safety. * Engineer and enforce physical path diversity (separation, no crossovers/shared single points of failure) from street to building entry. * Develop/validate splice plans and fiber assignment (A/B paths), ensuring capacity, growth headroom, and spare policy adherence. * Define test plans and acceptance criteria; review OTDR traces and optical loss/reflectance reports; reconcile exceptions and punch lists. Inside Plant (ISP) * Engineer pathways from MPOE to meet-me rooms (MMR) and to telecom rooms (TER/NER): trays/ladders, J-hooks, risers, penetrations, fire-stopping. * Design ODF layouts, patching schemes, and port labeling; manage polarity (LC/SC, MPO/MTP), connector types, and trunk/breakout design. * Define slack management and bend-radius controls; specify cable types (OS2 single-mode), connector grades, cleaning/inspection procedures. * Create rack elevations and patch-field maps; plan A/B optical paths to routers, switches, OTN/DWDM shelves, or ROADM nodes. * Own method-of-procedure (MOP), change windows, and cutover plans; coordinate turn-up, validation, and documentation updates. Experience Supporting Fiber for Sporting Event Broadcast Traffic * Engineered and validated fiber pathways to support real-time broadcast traffic for high-density sporting venues. * Ensured optical paths met strict latency, jitter, and packet delivery requirements for live production environments. * Coordinated OSP/ISP teams to guarantee protected A/B fiber routes for mission-critical broadcast contribution circuits. * Worked with venue technology teams to integrate fiber drops into broadcast compounds, mixed zones, timing systems, and media tribunes. * Performed OTDR, IL, ORL, OSNR, and BER validations on all broadcast-related fiber spans before event activation. * Developed MOPs for live-event cutovers, minimizing risk to broadcast operations during rehearsals and competition windows. Optical Systems & Turn-Up * Perform link budget analysis including distance attenuation, splice/connector losses, component insertion loss, and design margin. * Specify and integrate optics: 10G LR/LR4, 100G LR4/ER4, ZR/ZR+ pluggables; plan DWDM/CWDM lambdas, EDFAs, ROADMs, MUX/DEMUX. * Validate OSNR/BER/power balance for DWDM systems; coordinate with NMS for performance monitoring and alarms. * Coordinate OSP/ISP acceptance with service activation; ensure SLAs (latency/jitter/loss) and restoration targets are met. Standards, Quality & Compliance * Apply relevant standards: ITU-T G.652.D (OS2), TIA/EIA-568 and -758 (OSP), labeling/administration per TIA-606, grounding/bonding principles per ANSI/TIA-607. * Adhere to safety codes and construction best practices; coordinate with GC/utility partners for traffic control, trenching, and aerial work. * Maintain rigorous documentation quality: as-builts, redlines, test results, and records in CMDB and drawing repositories. Collaboration & Leadership * Serve as the technical point of contact between civil build teams, splicing contractors, building facilities, and network engineering. * Run design reviews and risk assessments; resolve field blockers quickly (reroutes, access constraints, alternate entry paths). * Mentor junior engineers and review third-party design packages for completeness and compliance. ## Related Videos - [WebAssembly Revolution: Elevating JavaScript's Reach and Performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1149-webassembly-revolution-elevating-javascript-s-reach-and-performance) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers)