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Transport Network Planning & Optimization - DWDM consultant

MK Software Solutions IncUnited States🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

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.

Skills

Capacity Planning
Continuous Improvement
Inventory Management
Strategic Planning

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