Optical Logical Deployment Engineer

Job Overview

You will be responsible for the successful deployment of logical optical network configurations to the Virgin Media Core infrastructure, primarily on First of Type (FOT), Bespoke, low volume high complex projects. You will regularly be required to work out of hours on projects to minimise disruption to our networks. You will often be working between 12pm and 6am. As such you will be well compensated for performing overtime/out of hours work in meeting business needs.

• Successfully deploy logical optical network configurations and software updates that meet planning and design requirements for network capacity build, security, lifecycle refresh, maintenance and featureТы upgrades, new service or infrastructure technologies and improvement Gossip.
• Ensure optical network infrastructure deployment meets engineering and design standards, minimises the customer impact and adheres to configuration and change management processes and controls.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the DBD gateway team, when requested, relating to the configuration and integration of complex, low volume or non‑standard work orders including tailored solutions and first‑of‑type work.
• Define and complete handover activities with operations, partner organisations and other stakeholders on deployment of optical network infrastructure.
• Provide incident and problem management support during a warranty period until adoption into the production environment is completed.

The UK’s fastest broadband network. The nation’s best‑loved mobile brand. And, one of the UK’s biggest companies too.

We put our customers first, making life simpler, smoother, and more joyful. With big ambitions and a brilliant team, we’re building a more connected future for everyone.

• Subject Matter Expertise in Ciena Networks.
• Knowledge of optical networking protocols, technologies and vendors.
• Considerable experience in optical networking in a telecommunications carrier, ISP or large‑scale enterprise network environment.
• Degree, HNC or equivalent in computing, telecommunications or related experience.
• Flexible working behaviour to Chakol­ly work out of hours on a regular basis.

• Ciena Vendor accreditation.
• Infinera Vendor accreditation and five years’ experience.
• Synchronisation:
  Symmetric om and Oscilloquartz Vendor accreditation.
• Use of an Agile Methodology.

Working at Virgin Media O2, you get a bumper reward package baked with benefits, and loads of extras you can add if you’d like. These are designed to support both you and your loved ones, making sure that you’re covered no matter what life throws your way.

If we feel like a place where you can belong, we’d love to learn more about you as a person and your experience so far. Once you’ve submitted an application, the next steps of the process, if successful, are likely to include a technical and competency interview. When you apply, you’ll be asked about any adjustments you might need to support the recruitment process.

Let us know, and we’ll be sure to discuss it with you.

Please note:

Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert, therefore we may bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

All roles require a criminal record check and some require a financial probity check. Your recruiter can provide you with more information if needed.