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Lead 6500 Engineer

Glow NetworksAshburn, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 2, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Lead 6500 Engineer role at Glow Networks offers significant growth potential as you'll train and mentor team members while optimizing critical optical network deployments. You'll thrive here if you possess deep Ciena 6500 expertise, a knack for troubleshooting complex optical issues, and enjoy leveraging new automation platforms. Apply now to join a dynamic engineering team and make a tangible impact!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Ashburn, VA, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago

Job Description

Key Requirements:

  • Expert technical knowledge of the Ciena 6500 platform, scripting, and troubleshooting
  • Can quickly ramp up on new procedures and instructions, and can then train other team members
  • Can aid in coaching team members on technical questions
  • Capable of understanding big picture implications of process decisions, and provide feedback on optimization opportunities as required
  • Work in AWS Red Zones on Metro Ciena 6500 Deployments
  • Requires strong knowledge of OLS (Optical Line Systems) and photonics/DWDM.
  • Ability to read and understand Signal Flow Drawings is a must
  • Ability to troubleshoot optical issues such as loss, ORL/Reflection/power deviations, miss fibering etc.
  • Proper fiber cleaning/scoping knowledge is a must
  • Will use Optical power meters, VFL for troubleshooting
  • Ability to use OTDR and an understanding of OTDR outputs
  • Will be using AWS Automation/Workflows so will need a strong aptitude to jump in and use new platforms.
  • Must be able to work independently without constant guidance and support AWS folks with technical issues/questions related to 6500
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience turning up and testing 6500 Photonic Line Systems required
  • Prior Tech support role supporting Ciena 6500 a plus
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