Meta is looking for a Optical Network Operations Engineer responsible for the operational support of one of the world's largest and most complex networks. As a member of this team, you will have a unique opportunity to design, deploy, and maintain an optical DWDM network and be involved in all aspects of networking at Meta.
Network Engineer, Operations & Support, Optical Responsibilities:
- Monitor Optical Long Haul and Metro networks, and troubleshoot a variety of issues in a timely manner.
- Perform fault isolation based on the troubleshooting outcome.
- Coordinate with smart hands and optical equipment manufacturers to resolve issues and restore service.
- Work cross-functionally and cross-regionally with other optical and network operational support teams.
- Partner with and escalate to, various Facebook teams in pursuit of restoring service and limiting impact.
- Manage and escalate critical events while communicating clearly and concisely.
- Document and optimize operational processes and procedures.
- Contribute to the creation of monitors, alerts, dashboards and metrics to drive continuous improvements.
- Identify areas for automation and create or participate in the solution with scripting or coding skills.
- Support deployment for migrations and augmentations.
- Partner with audit teams to ensure accurate inventory and documentation.
- Perform follow the sun oncall duties for all operational pillars.
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- Knowledge and experience of DWDM platforms.
- 10+ years of experience of optical operations experience.
- Knowledge of Fiber-optic technology including cable types, connector types, optic types, and optical transport technologies.
- Experience in analyzing situations, troubleshooting, systems and tools, and problem solving.
- Documentation and communication experience.
- Knowledge of DWDM transport/transmission networks as well as transceivers.
- Knowledge with the Network Management system (NMS), Element Management system (EMS) and CLI interfaces of different optical vendor platforms.
- Experience in Unix systems administration with scripting in Python and/or C, C++.
- In-depth experience with network analysis and thorough troubleshooting skills.
- Knowledge of third party management platforms for Layer 1 equipment.
- 3+ years of experience of relevant work experience in a large-scale production network environment.
- Knowledge of Network Operations.
- Experience operating autonomously, demonstrate analytical skills, coupled with a sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
- Experience in Subsea Operations, Deployments, and Technology
- Experience managing and operating wet plant including BU's, WSS ROADMs and Repeaters.
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.