Optical Networks Implementation Managers are assigned responsibilities involving the supervision of one or more optical installation teams to facilitate the necessary requirements to arrive at streamlined successful installations as well as the installation, turn-up, testing, and activation of telecommunication equipment with an emphasis on optical hardware and related components. This includes assignment of, and review of work specific to one or more locations supported by one or more Optical Installation Teams, ensuring completion of assigned projects or activities, and providing training or assistance as needed. No supervision is necessary to complete multiple, concurrent, or consecutive large installation efforts.
ResponsibilitiesOptical Implementation Managers can expect to be placed on project assignments where any combination of the following tasking could be expected:
Infrastructure installation and de-installationRacksIronwork (ladder rack, subfloor infrastructure)Cable managementFiber & copper management systems (i.e. Panduit raceway, Fiber Management Systems (FMS))DC Power cable (determining path, wax cord lacing)Cable Terminations, cleaning and testingRJ45Coaxial/BNCWire wrapFiber Optic Cable (light levels, scoping)GroundingHTAPEquipmentDocumentation ResponsibilitiesUse of Microsoft Office suite of products for: Requirements review and comprehensionRedliningReportingDaily Status Report (DSR) submissionSite Completion Report (SCR) submissionSurvey ReportsInstallation of cabling DC power distribution systemsBasic configuration and provisioning of equipmentDCN SuiteCryptoIPMSPPMPLSAdvanced configuration and provisioning of DWDM equipmentCiena 6500 SDNCiena 6500 ILA alarm clearingConduct Ground TestingPerform and report on fiber quality assessment both in-house and cross-base to include OPM and ORL readingsConduct Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT)Conduct Optical TestingFiber optic characterizationOptical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)Polarization Mode Dispersion (PMD)Chromatic Dispersion (CD)Review results, identify issues and provide recommended solutionConsolidate data and generate detailed reporting and analysis Required Experience/Qualifications Requirements at this level consist of at least eight years of experience in the installation, turn-up, testing, activation, maintenance, repair or construction of various types of telecommunications or other electronic equipment or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting completion of an accredited vocational or technical curriculum in telecommunications or a related discipline for the required or an equivalent combination of education and experience (see Level 1,2,3) for three years only of the required experience.At least four years of experience is required specific to Ciena DWDM optical platforms as well as certification for Ciena 6500 Broadband and Photonic Layer OAM&P and RLS.
Required at this level include those identified in Levels 1, 2, & 3 plus knowledge of more advanced optical systems to include Ciena platforms such as 6500 ‘S’ shelves and RLS. Optical Networks Implementation Mangers shall have the ability to perform the following functions:
Management of assigned resources in support of field-specific project management requirementsPlan and assess logistical considerations related to bill of materialsCoordinate team movements effectively to achieve site installation and related inter-site path activationsAssure team preparedness and proficiencies with training opportunitiesAssure quality and consistency of deliverables originating within the teamPersonnel managementPerform ongoing assessments of team members’ capabilities and execution of individual responsibilities, coordinating training opportunities when and where possibleProvide yearly reviews for direct reportsCommunicationLiaisonBetween direct reports and Optical DirectorBetween direct reports and other Optical Networks Implementation ManagersBetween direct reports and Project ManagersSite personnelCommunicate with supporting personnel such as Node Site Coordinators, facility technicians, site security personnel, etc. Special Requirements/Security Clearance Ability to obtain a Secret security clearanceWillingess to travel 70% - 80% of the time with other team memers to meet instalation assignment requirements Physical Demands Ability to set up and ascend/descend ladders as necessary to reach overhead cabling and components undergoing installation or deinstallationAbility to get down under sub-flooring as required to reach components and cablingAbility to lift at least 50 lbs Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeedBy Light provides a broad range of hardware, software, engineering, and IT integration services. Headquartered in Tysons, VA, we support defense, civilian, commercial, and health IT customers worldwide. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) match.
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