Valo is seeking a Senior Optical Network Engineer who will work collaboratively to evaluate and introduce new technologies/tools while ensuring seamless service lifecycle management and coordination. From envisioning the blueprint of advanced telecommunications infrastructure to implementing innovative solutions, your expertise will be a driving force behind ensuring unparalleled reliability, speed, and efficiency of Valo's network and services. Together, we can redefine what's possible!
Please note: This role is full-time, hybrid position based in downtown Calgary, AB.
As a Senior Optical Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the following:
- Develop and maintain roadmap and architecture standards for a highly automated and supportable optical transport infrastructure and services.
- Develop standards and best practices to support Outside Plant and Network Engineering teams for non-transport links such as PON, Direct Ethernet Access, and any Internal Network-Networks links.
- Work with Outside Plant and Network Engineering teams to ensure architecture alignment for Optical transport & backbone layers.
- Develop and lead system lifecycle management and standards, including HW, SW, and golden configs of all Optical Network Elements in production.
- Support Capacity Management
- Be a stakeholder in Change Management: provide risk assessments, develop Method of Procedures (MOPs), Acceptance Test Plans (ATP), and either execute changes or support engineering and operations teams in changes related to the optical transport network.
- Drive technical requirements for Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) in relation to the optical transport network; work closely with the Systems team on the Architecture, implementation, and operations of said systems.
- Work as part of team to evaluate and/or develop technologies and tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Low-Level Design (LLD) process
- Work as part of team to evaluate and test new technologies/tools and monitor evolving technologies for possible introduction into the network
- Manage Service lifecycle from inception through to implementation, service evaluation and retirement for the optical transport
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to define marketing, financial, and technical requirements during every phase of an optical service development lifecycle.
- Support the Business Development team in response to RFP/RFI from a technology strategy perspective
- Build and support optical lab efforts of Engineering and Operations
- Act as a Tier 3 support and mentor for Engineering and Operations
On your resume, we ask that you demonstrate the following qualifications:
- Degree or Diploma in Physics, Telecommunications, Engineering, or equivalent
- 5+ years of network planning experience and a minimum 10 years of overall Engineering or Operations experience in an IP-based service provider environment
- Strong knowledge of Optical technologies
- Knowledge of technologies and protocols for PON, Ethernet, IP Core, Peering, Fixed Wireless access, and a working knowledge of optical transport (OTN, DWDM)
- Experience in a DevOps environment
During the interview process, we will be looking for behaviors and competencies in the following areas:
- Innovation/creative thinking, problem-solving/judgment, achievement orientation and listening, understanding and responding
- Your interest in continuous learning and openness to new challenges
- Your ability to work extremely well in a collaborative team environment
- Your ability to prioritize and organize a time to follow through with assigned functions while maintaining a high standard of quality, and deal with multiple overlapping projects
- Your approach to analytical and critical thinking mindset
- Your ability to take ownership and co-ordinate resolution of network-related problems
- Your commitment to analytical and methodical troubleshooting skills
Why apply?
- Competitive extended health benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Travel Compensation for employees not located close to downtown to assist with commuting to the office
- Strong leadership that is committed to having fun while getting all the results
How to Apply:
Outlining your experience and qualifications for the role, please submit your resume and cover letter online. While we thank all who apply, only those candidates deemed qualified by the hiring manager will be contacted.
Valo Networks Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Valo celebrates diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.