Network Engineer

Description

Job Description: Should have a minimum of 5-8 years industry experience.
Excellent network experience with the rollout of large DWDM networks and Optical network technologies, and experience with optical planning and modelling tools. Experience with the rollout and operations of large DWDM networks and Optical network technologies.
Experience troubleshooting DWDM/Optical systems
Excellent network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.

Top 3 must have skills:
1. DWDM/Optical Network Systems Experience - Direct hands-on experience deploying and operating high-capacity DWDM systems is non-negotiable given the scale and the critical nature of interconnecting AWS data centers globally.
2. Network Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving - The ability to diagnose and resolve Optical DWDM network issues is essential for maintaining the high availability and reliability that AWS customers demand, especially given the operational on-call responsibilities.
3. Project Management/Time Management - Strong organizational skills help contractors balance multiple responsibilities across product development, operations, and strategic initiatives, though this can be developed with team support.

Nice to haves:
1. Automation Scripting (Python/Bash/Shell/Perl) - scripting capabilities are critical for operational load reduction and scaling the network efficiently, as the team explicitly focuses on automating activities and driving operational excellence.
2. Network Design and Architecture - Understanding of network topology design and protocols helps contractors contribute to scaling discussions and new design implementations, though they can learn AWS-specific patterns on the job.
3. Cross-Platform Integration Experience - Familiarity with integrating hardware and software across different platforms accelerates their ability to work on the diverse product portfolio (commodity and OEM optical platforms).

Skills

optical networking, fiber optic network, dwdm, network troubleshooting, project management, aws, scripting, python, network design, cross platforms

Top Skills Details

optical networking,fiber optic network,dwdm,network troubleshooting,project management,aws

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $78.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Arlington, VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Arlington,VA. About Actalent

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