Principal Transport Network & DWDM Expert

Principal Transport Network & DWDM Expert100% Remote About the RoleWe are looking for a highly experienced Principal Transport Network & DWDM Expert to provide deep technical expertise across transport, optical, IP/MPLS, and backbone networks. In this role, you will contribute to the development of AI-driven solutions that automate network assurance, optimization, planning, and incident management processes. Key Responsibilities

Define and develop transport network operational use cases for AI-powered automation.

Create knowledge models and intelligent workflows for:

DWDM Operations

• Optical Path Optimization
• Transport Fault Management
• Capacity PlanningIP/MPLS Routing Analysis
• Design and enhance autonomous workflows for transport incident management.

Support predictive maintenance and network failure forecasting initiatives.

Validate and optimize AI-generated recommendations for transport network remediation.

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and architecture teams to improve network intelligence capabilities.

Drive innovation in transport network automation, resilience, and operational efficiency. Requirements

Extensive experience with transport and optical network technologies.

Strong expertise in:

DWDMOTNROADM

• Optical Amplifiers
• Fiber Infrastructure
• Solid knowledge of transport networking, including:

MPLS

Segment Routing (SR-MPLS, SRv6)

Carrier EthernetL2/L3 VPN

Hands-on experience with leading vendor ecosystems such as:

Ciena

• Nokia
• Infinera
• Cisco
• Juniper
• Huawei
• Strong background in network planning and optimization:

Traffic Engineering

• Capacity Forecasting
• Route Diversity
• Network Resilience
• Disaster Recovery Design
• Ability to analyze complex network environments and provide strategic recommendations.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Experience working in large-scale service provider, telecom, or carrier-grade network environments is highly desirable. What We Offer100% remote work with flexible working arrangements.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-driven network automation initiatives.

Involvement in large-scale, complex transport and optical network environments.

Collaboration with international experts and engineering teams.

Long-term projects with modern technologies and innovative solutions.

High degree of ownership, autonomy, and technical influence.

Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.