Senior Optical Network Engineer
Senior Optical Network Engineer
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Job Description
Summary
King County Information Technology (KCIT) is seeking a Senior Optical Network Engineer to lead and support KCITs Optical Network Infrastructure. The responsibilities of this position include designing maintaining and administering largescale Adva Optical networks ensuring high availability performance and compliance with industry standards. This role serves as a senior engineering resource within KCITs Network Services INET team requiring deep expertise in Adva/Adtran solutions network architecture troubleshooting maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives. The Senior Network Engineer will collaborate with stakeholders contribute to longterm network strategies and ensure the seamless integration of optical networking technologies.
King County Department of Information Technology (KCIT)KCIT uses the power of technology to digitally transform King County. Building vibrant communities through digital equity and social justice KCIT offers innovative solutions that engage empower and serve our residents businesses communities and interested stakeholders. As the firstplace recipient of the 15th annual National Association of Counties (NACo) Digital Counties Survey KCIT is recognized for its vision strategy innovation and collaboration. KCIT has a focus of delivering smart technology solutions that support customers building stronger communities through innovation.KCIT is providing the building blocks for many of the regions most critical services. As the business solutions partner we collaborate with the 18 County departments to develop products and services that better serve the needs of our customers and our community. To learn more about KCIT please visit:http://kingcounty/depts/it.aspx
Job Duties
- Design implement and maintain scalable Adva Optical networks integrating them with broader enterprise infrastructure.
- Collaborate with network architects to align Adva solutions with enterprise network strategies.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and resolve Adva Optical network issues to minimize downtime.
- Oversee network upgrades and maintenance activities to enhance performance and reliability.
- Mentor journeylevel engineers on Adva/Adtran technologies fostering technical growth within the team.
- Conduct training and workshops to strengthen technical expertise in optical networking.
- Maintain detailed documentation of Adva network designs configurations and troubleshooting protocols.
- Ensure network configurations adhere to organizational standards and compliance requirements.
- Apply best practices to enhance network performance and drive innovative network enhancements.
- Act as a liaison between vendors technical support teams and departments to resolve complex system or network issues.
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) contribute to change management processes and support physical security measures.
- Provide highquality customer service enter requests in the IT Service Center system and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
- 7 years in IT roles with experience maintaining enterprise network systems according to industry best practices.
- 5 years designing and implementing enterprise optical networks with Adva/Adtran solutions.
- 3 years of experience working with Cisco routers/switches and security tools.
- Strong background in network architecture troubleshooting and performance optimization.
- Experience mentoring and training technical staff on advanced network technologies.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including technical articulation and documentation.
Other Requirements
- Successful completion of CJIS (Criminal Justice Information System) background check including fingerprinting
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations
- May be responsible for the physical loading unloading and/or sorting of equipment and boxes of varying sizes and weights by hand including lifting pushing pulling carrying placing as well as physical bending twisting kneeling stooping or crawling in a safe and efficient manner
- Valid WA State drivers license
Desirable Qualifications- Experience with PowerShell and Red Hat Linux.
- Network certifications such as Adva Optical Networking Certification CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional) or equivalent.
- Microsoft Azure Certification.
- Experience in largescale enterprise network environments with a focus on high availability and performance.
Supplemental Information
Work Environment
The work associated with this position will be performed primarily on site with remote work available on occasion. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksiteto respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of toolsandresources to support when working remotely.
Classification
IT Production EngineerSenior
Union
This position is represented by Protec17: Information Technology
Work Schedule
The normal workweek for this position is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Alternative work schedules may be considered. This position is FLSA Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay. This position is required to participate in an After Hours Support Rotation.
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Together with leadership and our employees were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live work and play.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
Are you ready to APPLY!
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. A completed King County Application and Resume are required for consideration.Applications submitted without all material will not be considered.
Questions
If you have questions regarding this recruitment please contact Shannon Hoeper or.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
