Logistics

Transport Network Planning & Optimization - DWDM consultant

MK Software Solutions IncUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 4, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your DWDM and transport network expertise in a strategic planning and optimization capacity, with potential for remote work for exceptional candidates. You'll thrive here if you're a proactive, results-driven telecom professional with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. Apply today to shape the future of transport networks!

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

United States

Posted

2 days ago

Capacity PlanningContinuous ImprovementInventory ManagementStrategic Planning

Job Description

Position: Transport Network Planning & Optimization

Locations: Richardson and Raleigh only, remote if candidate is really good

Duration: 6+Months Contract

Following is must:

Experience in DWDM/OTN LH network

Skillset to be comparative to existing LH Strategic Planners to include planning of SONET, DWDM, MetroE, IP, TDM, OSP/ISP for project development of full site exits.

Existing knowledge of Lumen applications, processes and architectures are preferred.

Seeking a highly proficient Telecom professional with expertise in Transport Planning & Optimization, possessing extensive knowledge and substantial experience across multi-vendor transport platforms. The ideal candidate is proactive, goal-oriented, and results-driven, with strong problem-solving and creative abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for engaging stakeholders and leading teams. A strategic thinker focused on innovation, excellence, and continuous improvement is required. Candidates should have knowledge of the Adtran/Adva R7 platform and extensive experience in Ciena 6500 planning.

Core Competencies

Strategic Planning and Development for Metro, Mid-range, and Long-Haul Transport Networks
Network Deployment, Implementation, and Optimization
Comprehensive Network Operations and Managed Services
Comprehensive data cleansing and validation
Capacity Planning and Resource Management, optimizing network performance and scalability
High-level and low-level design customized to meet business requirements.
Provisioning and Troubleshooting in Multi-Vendor Environments
Change Management, Process Implementation, and Deployment

Roles and Responsibilities

Plan, deploy, and commission transport equipment related to DWDM technologies across multi-vendor platforms such as Ciena, Alcatel-Lucent/Nokia, Infinera, Adva, etc.
Develop strategic plans for Long-haul and Metro DWDM route / rail builds.
Work with various inventory management / design systems, like PRO, RSI, TIRKS, and EON.
Plan and install expansion shelves. Upgrade existing transport equipment to meet current demands and propose additional equipment for future growth.
Participate in network consolidation efforts and provide practical solutions that optimize path/route selection to reduce network costs.
Perform in-depth data cleansing and validation, identifying and resolving discrepancies between inventory records and actual network configurations.
Plan and implement network-wide migrations from legacy to newer platform equipment.
Plan and optimize wave design across multi-vendor DWDM systems.
Review the Diversity, Latency and Custom Routing factors for network and customer circuits.
Analyze day-to-day production issues, create case studies for continuous improvement, and address them promptly.
Prepare Method of Procedures, activity plans, process documents and automations.
Handle project tasks and problems, analyze data, evaluate potential solutions, and implement the most optimal resolution.
Collaborate with peer groups such as Field, OSP, and Infrastructure Planning teams.