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Senior Optical Transport Engineer - Hybrid

Charles Schwab

Glendale, AZ
2 days ago

Job Description

Join Charles Schwab as a Senior Optical Transport Engineer and play a key role in providing a superior data network infrastructure. Collaborate with diverse teams to design and implement complex network solutions, ensuring optimal performance in data center and edge network environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Partnering with internal and external business groups to develop technical solutions
  • Designing and implementing complex network environments
  • Defining, documenting, and enforcing network standards
  • Leading network design and architecture review of global projects
  • Communicating difficult concepts and managing span of influence
  • Optimizing network performance

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or 10+ years of network engineering experience
  • Experience in managing optical transport platforms Cisco ONS/NCS and Ciena 6500/8700
  • Experience in configuration and management of Cisco and Arista routing and switching platforms
  • Strong knowledge of routing protocols BGP and OSPF
  • Strong knowledge of OTDR/OSA and optical test and diagnostic equipment
  • Strong knowledge of service provider telecommunications infrastructure design
  • Experience in design, implementation and troubleshooting of optical carrier technology including SONET/CWDM/DWDM
  • Experience in evaluating carrier maps and KMZs
  • ISP and/or carrier backbone engineering experience/knowledge
  • Knowledge of Cisco EPNM
  • Strong knowledge of related industry specifications and standards
  • Advanced knowledge in network design, network architecture, protocols, and network topology
  • Experience creating network diagrams using Microsoft Visio
  • Excellent ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
  • Excellent problem solving and analytic skills
  • Strong communication skills (oral and written)
  • Experience working in a large enterprise environment
  • Experience building, implementing, and troubleshooting complex LAN and WAN architectures
  • Knowledge of wide-area network architecture and design concepts
  • Hands-on experience designing, building, testing, and deploying large-scale network solutions
  • Self-motivated, solutions oriented, and pro-active

Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNP/CCIE certification
  • Programming / Scripting background with knowledge of Python, REST API and Ansible
  • Working knowledge of Agile/Scrum

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of servicePaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance