Secret Cleared Optical Network Engineer- Vandenberg with Security Clearance

ClearBridge Technology GroupSanta Barbara, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 6, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers an exceptional opportunity to become a key technical expert supporting critical federal infrastructure, with significant potential for career growth and skill development in advanced optical networking technologies. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong background in Ciena equipment and optical networking, coupled with an active Secret clearance, eager to contribute to a highly reputable organization. Don't miss out on this chance to advance your career in a vital, on-site position with a competitive salary range of $115,000 - $180,000.

Quick Overview

Salary

$115k - $180k/yr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Employee

Work mode

On Site

Location

Santa Barbara, CA, United States

Posted

1 week ago

Fiber

Job Description

Our client, a leader in telecommunications and networking technology, is seeking a Network Solutions Engineer for a full time position. They will be working onsite daily to support a federal customer at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. This individual will serve as an onsite technical SME supporting the implementation, testing, and modernization of optical network infrastructure. The engineer will work hands-on with Ciena equipment, troubleshoot network issues, perform service turn-ups and testing, and support integration with the customer's existing network environment.

Required Skills: • Active Secret Security Clearance • Ability to work onsite daily at Vandenberg AF base • 10+ years of telecommunications/network engineering experience • Hands-on experience with Ciena networking equipment • Strong experience with DWDM, SONET, ROADM/nOADM, and optical networking • Experience with Ethernet architecture, provisioning, and implementation • Knowledge of IP/MPLS and Layer 2/Layer 3 networking protocols • Experience commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and turning up network services • Knowledge of fiber optics, including fiber characterization and OTDR • Experience reading network diagrams, cabling guides, and signal flow diagrams • Familiarity with Network Management Systems (NMS) such as Ciena MCP/Navigator • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Networking, or related field, or equivalent experience • Ability to travel up to 25% Nice to Haves: • Active Top Secret Clearance • Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 DWDM/OTN and Routing && Switching platforms • Experience with Ciena Site Manager, MCP/Navigator, and SAOS • Experience with legacy SONET/TDM circuits including OCx, DS1, and DS3 • Experience performing TDM BER testing and developing network test plans • Experience supporting greenfield network deployments and network modernization projects • Experience documenting rack diagrams, signal flows, cable runs, migration plans, and as-built configurations ClearBridge Technology Group is an

Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer excellent benefits and compensation packages. The expected salary range for this role is: $115,000 to 180,000. The posted range is an estimate, the actual compensation offer will be based on the candidate's experience, skills, qualifications and will be in line with internal equity.