DWDM / SONET Network Engineer

Remote, United States | Posted on 11/14/2025

Sputnik Solutions, Inc. is a Schaumburg, Illinois–based IT and Non-IT consulting and staffing company dedicated to providing high-quality technology solutions, software development, and outsourcing services. With expertise across mobile and web development, IT staffing, and managed services, Sputnik helps businesses of all sizes enhance productivity, reduce costs, and achieve their digital goals. By combining onshore and offshore capabilities, the company delivers flexible, cost-effective, and scalable solutions tailored to client needs.

Led by a team of experienced professionals, Sputnik Solutions is known for its commitment to integrity, innovation, and client success. Beyond IT services, the company also offers registered agent services in Illinois, helping businesses stay compliant and operationally strong. Through personalized consultation and expert talent delivery, Sputnik Solutions continues to empower organizations to grow confidently in an ever‑evolving technology landscape.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced DWDM/SONET Network Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in optical transport systems, circuit provisioning, and network migrations. The ideal candidate will work across multi‑vendor platforms, manage NMS tools, and support end‑to‑end service delivery with accuracy and efficiency.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Log in to optical transport equipment for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting (TL1 experience preferred).
• Provision, activate, and validate DWDM/SONET/OTN services and circuits.
• Work with NMS systems for topology, performance, and fault management.
• Perform detailed audits and tracing of end‑to‑end services/circuits.
• Execute network upgrades, migrations, and cutovers with minimal downtime.
• Create and update documentation for circuits, configurations, and migration plans.
• Collaborate with internal teams during maintenance windows and project deployments.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of DWDM, SONET/SDH, OTN , optical line systems, and transport technologies.
• Hands‑on experience in provisioning, auditing, and migrating optical circuits.
• Familiarity with TL1 , CLI, and multi‑vendor network elements.
• Experience with NMS platforms for monitoring and circuit management.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and troubleshooting skills.
• Vendor specific experience:
  • Ciena: 6500 (2/7/14/32 slot), RLS, Coredirector, 5430, 5410, Waveserver AI, Waveserver 5
  • Huawei: OSN 3800, OSN 6800
  • Infinera: DTN, DTNx
  • Lucent / Alcatel-Lucent: OLS 400G/800G/1.6T, Lambda Unite, TDM10G
  • Adva: FSP 150, FSP 3000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–10+ years of experience with optical transport technologies.
• Strong understanding of fiber optics, photonics, and transport protocols.