Lead Optical Network Engineer

Lead Optical Network Engineer (CIENA / DWDM)

• Canberra, ACT (Onsite 5 Days Per Week)
• NV1 Clearance Required / NV2 Eligible
• Initial 12-Month Contract + Extension Options

We are seeking an experienced Lead Optical Network Engineer to support the operation, sustainment and optimisation of a mission-critical optical transport and data centre network environment within a large Federal Government organisation.

This opportunity would suit a senior telecommunications or optical networking professional with extensive experience supporting CIENA optical transport networks, DWDM technologies, and Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) solutions.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in maintaining and enhancing critical ICT infrastructure across multiple secure data centre environments. Working within a highly skilled infrastructure team, you will provide specialist expertise across optical transport networks, fibre infrastructure, data centre connectivity and carrier services.

This position requires a hands-on engineer who is comfortable working across both operational support and infrastructure implementation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineer, operate and support CIENA optical transport platforms.
• Manage DWDM-based Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) services.
• Install, test and support fibre optic and copper cabling infrastructure.
• Support data centre network and optical transport environments.
• Troubleshoot network and infrastructure issues to ensure service availability and performance.
• Coordinate carrier, vendor and internal stakeholder activities.
• Undertake rack preparation, equipment installation and commissioning activities.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including designs, build guides and operational procedures.
• Ensure all activities comply with organisational standards, processes and security requirements.

Essential Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience supporting and engineering CIENA optical transport networks.
• Strong expertise in DWDM technologies and Data Centre Interconnect (DCI) environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing, provisioning, testing and optimising optical network infrastructure.
• Experience with fibre connectivity, carrier services and end-to-end service commissioning.
• Strong troubleshooting and operational support capabilities within enterprise or data centre environments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Australian Government security clearances.

Desirable Experience

• High-Level Design (HLD) and Low-Level Design (LLD) documentation.
• Experience within Federal Government or other large enterprise environments.
• Data centre operations experience including rack installations and structured cabling.
• Telecommunications carrier engagement and circuit provisioning experience.
• Hardware lifecycle and infrastructure management experience.

Security Requirements

Candidates must hold an Australian Government NV1 clearance and demonstrate the ability and willingness to obtain and maintain higher-level clearances.

If you have what it takes to thrive in this role and want to know more, please reach out to Anne Agre on 0419 676 489 or Sign in to view email.

Joining Akkodis as a Consultant

• Weekly pay
• No payrolling processing fees
• Upskilling opportunities and training discounts
• Consultant gathering events
• Akkodis SME meet‑ups and information sessions
• EAP support program
• Dedicated account management support team

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