At a Glance
- Tasks: Support large-scale optical network programmes and execute software upgrades.
- Company: Join a leading organisation powering global cloud innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, potential for contract extension, and hands-on experience.
- Other info: Autonomous team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Work on one of the world's largest optical networks and drive innovation.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in optical networking and experience with DWDM networks.
The predicted salary is between 54 - 66 $ per hour.
My client is seeking to hire multiple DWDM Optical Engineers who will support large-scale optical network programmes such as software upgrades, legacy device decommissioning, and other network changes across a production fleet of DWDM optical transport equipment across multiple vendor platforms. This is a 12-month daily rate contract role with a view to extension. This is a hands-on operational role requiring deep experience with optical networking technologies, comfort working in 24/7 production environments, and the ability to execute at scale with minimal supervision. The role will consist of project-based upgrade work along with system migrations.
Why this role
- You'll work on one of the world's largest and most complex optical networks.
- This role offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge DWDM technology and optical systems that directly power the organisations global infrastructure, the backbone enabling millions of customers' cloud innovation.
- The team operates with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, where engineers don't just execute tasks, they shape long-term strategy and drive innovation.
Experience Required
- Minimum 2+ years of industry experience in optical networking or telecommunications.
- Hands-on experience with the deployment and operation of large-scale DWDM networks.
- Experience with optical planning and modelling tools.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute software upgrades on production optical network devices across multiple vendor platforms.
- Perform manual upgrade procedures where automated deployment pipelines cannot reach devices.
- Coordinate with planning and automation teams to ensure upgrade readiness.
- Document upgrade procedures, outcomes, and any exceptions encountered.
- Participate in on-call rotations to support operational coverage.
Optical Network Engineer in Sydney employer: Ethos BeathChapman
Ethos BeathChapman is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant city of Sydney, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities and a supportive environment that encourages growth within the Risk team. With a focus on meaningful work in risk and controls, this role provides a unique chance to contribute to critical projects while enjoying the perks of working in a thriving metropolitan area.
