Optical Network Specialist required for our client, a leading infrastructure operator based in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an industry leading infrastructure team that is responsible for operating a unique European, Transatlantic and US Infrastructure, including terrestrial fiber, submarine cables and data centers. The primary role is to assist in the smooth operation of the Infrastructure Network
Responsibilities:
Trouble ticket incident management & Proactive Network Monitoring and troubleshooting
Ensuring customers are updated on technical queries
Liaising with other NOC Engineers and Network Operations Centers in other countries
Maintain Operational standards in line with customer SLA’s.
Handling backhaul network issues with third party providers (DWDM, Dark Fiber, SONET, SDH)
Report writing and creating / maintaining inventories
Assisting in the management of a full Planned Preventative Maintenance
Take part in a rotating 24*7*365 shift rota to provide operational coverage (4nights/4 days off/4days)
Requirements:
Telco or Electronic Engineering degree, or equivalent experience
1+ years’ experience from a similar role
Understanding of DWDM, OTN and Ethernet technologies
Understanding of the OSI model.
Optical network troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and communication skills
Eligibility to work in Ireland
Benefits
Starting salary: up to €45K p.a.
Bonus €7K p.a.
Established training programme for the first 2 months