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Cambridge International Systems Inc

Designs and delivers cyber-physical security solutions

Optical Network Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFort Meade, MD, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five or more years of optical systems engineering experience configuring, testing, designing, implementing, or troubleshooting telecommunication networks.
  • A current and active Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
  • Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 IAT II certification; the certification must be obtained within three months of joining if not already held.
  • Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Visio technical drawing software.
  • Extensive knowledge of dense wavelength-division multiplexing technologies.
  • Experience with SONET, DWDM, time-division multiplexing, and Ethernet technologies.
  • Ability to complete equipment testing independently with little or no assistance.
  • Ability to work in a group to resolve complex network issues.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with team members, customers, and stakeholders.
  • Ability to travel between work locations, including company offices, customer sites, and government installations.
  • Ability to work occasional extended hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
  • Ability to work in a secure facility where personal electronic devices, including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices, may be restricted.
  • Employment is contingent upon a successful background investigation.
  • Alcohol and drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Develop test cases, test reports, and implementation plans to evaluate engineering architectures, new technologies, and approaches to unique engineering problems.
  • Provide Tier III optical engineering support to assist Tier II engineers and vendors in resolving optical network issues.
  • Analyze new and existing optical transport equipment functionality and interoperability across optical transport networks, SONET, Ethernet, and cryptographic equipment.
  • Operate Bit Error Rate Test equipment to support equipment testing.
  • Conduct interoperability testing between different vendors' optical transport network equipment and between edge devices and optical transport network equipment.
  • Recommend whether new equipment should be deployed in the operational network and provide supporting documentation.
  • Brief group leads on project status.
  • Work with Defense Information Systems Agency Tier II optical engineers to identify, track, and develop solutions to complex network problems.
  • Reproduce equipment problems in the test lab and work toward solutions.
  • Analyze new optical transport equipment and identify its functional capabilities.
  • Provide subject matter expertise in identifying equipment capabilities.
  • Plan, design, and evaluate new and existing computer network systems and services, including local area networks, wide area networks, intranets, and the Internet, and provide analytical, technical, and administrative support.
  • Plan, oversee, develop, and implement network policies and procedures, ensuring network integrity during maintenance and modification projects to existing applications.

Desired Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree.

About the Company

Cambridge International Systems Inc

Designs and delivers cyber-physical security solutions

Cambridge International Systems designs and delivers capacity-building and security solutions across cyber and physical domains, working in sectors such as critical infrastructure, border security, aviation, threat finance, banking, and health security. It uses holistic discovery to understand complex environments and then deploys integrated, multi-domain solutions that address people, processes, and technology, with advisory, implementation, and ongoing support. With nearly 30 years of experience in high-stakes environments, it focuses on end-to-end capacity-building and holistic problem-solving rather than isolated tools, serving clients globally. Its goal is to reduce risk from sophisticated threats and strengthen security and resilience to enable successful operations.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Arlington, WV
Founded
1994

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