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Vailexa

Telecommunications Engineer

Portland, OR · On-site

The environment includes legacy optical transport platforms, with direct SONET experience strongly preferred. This is an engineer-level engagement requiring independent analysis, documentation ...

Lumen Technologies

FIELD TECHNICIAN II - PUB SEC

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$21.75 - $29.75/hr

Demonstrates a degree of experience with circuit provisioning, maintenance & testing (DS1/DS3/SONET), test equipment, telecommunication equipment installation and acceptance. Responsible for the ...

Lumen

FIELD TECHNICIAN II - PUB SEC

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Demonstrates a degree of experience with circuit provisioning, maintenance & testing (DS1/DS3/SONET), test equipment, telecommunication equipment installation and acceptance. Responsible for the ...

Lumen

FIELD TECHNICIAN II - PUB SEC

Charlotte, NC · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Demonstrates a degree of experience with circuit provisioning, maintenance & testing (DS1/DS3/SONET), test equipment, telecommunication equipment installation and acceptance. Responsible for the ...

Lumen

Field Technician II - KANSAS CITY, MO

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

Demonstrates a degree of experience with circuit provisioning, maintenance & testing (DS1/DS3/SONET), test equipment, telecommunication equipment installation and acceptance. Responsible for the ...

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What is a sonet?

A Sonet job typically involves working with Synchronous Optical Networking (SONET) systems, which are used for high-speed data transmission over fiber-optic networks. Professionals in this role are responsible for configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting SONET equipment to ensure reliable communication. They may work for telecommunications companies, network service providers, or large organizations with complex networking needs. Strong knowledge of fiber-optic networking, multiplexing, and related protocols is essential for success in this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a sonet engineer?

As a SONET Engineer, your day-to-day responsibilities often involve monitoring network performance, diagnosing and resolving faults, and performing routine maintenance on optical equipment. You may also work on network upgrades, system configurations, and coordinate with vendors or internal teams for seamless operations. Documenting processes, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with industry standards are also important tasks. This dynamic environment keeps you engaged with both hands-on technical activities and collaboration across network support and engineering teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the sonet position, and why are they important?

To excel as a SONET (Synchronous Optical Networking) Engineer, a solid understanding of optical network theory, telecommunications protocols, and troubleshooting methodologies is required, typically supported by a degree in electrical engineering or a related field. Familiarity with SONET/SDH equipment, network management systems (NMS), and relevant certifications like Cisco or Juniper are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are important soft skills for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and resolving complex technical issues. These qualifications are essential to ensure the reliable operation, optimization, and maintenance of high-speed communication networks.

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Transport Network Planner - DWDM / SONET

Spruce Infotech

Richards, TX • On-site

$50/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 16 hours ago

Job description

Request-ID:120378-1
Job title - Transport Network Planner - DWDM / SONET
Work location - Richardson
Is it Hybrid, onsite or remote position -Onsite
Tentative Start date - 6/10/2026
Contract duration - 6 months
Vendor rate - : $50/hr on W2
Mandatory skills - Networking Optical/DWDM
Minimum years of experience needed in the required skills- 8
Minimum over all work experience required
Domain - Telecom
Any certification required - NA
Complete job description -
Experienced Telecom Transport Planner with expertise in SONET, DWDM, MetroE, IP, and fiber network planning across multi-vendor environments. Skilled in network design, capacity planning, optimization, and migration strategies for long-haul and metro networks.
Interview mode - In person/Virtual - Virtual
How many rounds of interview - 1

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