TX Transmission Network Engineer

TX Transmission Network Engineer
Home based, remote working, work from home
12+ month contract

 

@mecscomms is recruiting a home based, remote working, contract TX Transport Network Engineer, on behalf of a Global IT, Technology, Mobile & Telecom service provider. The role will have ownership for a major UK Network expansion, working on new core transmission & IP network builds that connect millions of customers across the country. If you have experience with TX, SDH, DWDM, OTN, MPLS, IP Transport, Optical Transport, WAN Transmission Networks, including any knowledge of Ciena 6500 & Nokia 7750 products or Optical DWDM, Photonic systems, Ciena OME6500, Ciena One Control, MCP or Cramer etc. I’m keen to hear from you!

 

• Position: TX Transport Network Engineer

 

• Location: Home based, remote working, work from home

 

• Duration: 12+ month contract

 

• Hours: Monday – Friday 09.00 -17.30

 

• Gross Rate: Negotiable -per rate hour

 

• Status: Inside IR35

 

• Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential

 

Environment: Transport Network Engineer, Remote Network Engineer, DWDM Engineer, Optical Network Engineer, Ciena Engineer, Nokia Network Engineer, Transmission Engineer, Network Operations, Network Build

 

Key Activity:

 

• Network build & deployment
• Remote field engineer support  
• Configure & optimise Ciena 6500 & Nokia 7750 equipment
• Monitor optical power levels & network performance
• Implement base configurations for new network ports
• Document optical parameters & maintain accurate records
• Process management
• Governance & Control

 

Overview:

 

As a remote Transport Network Engineer, you'll be at the heart of a major UK Network expansion, working on new core transmission & IP network builds that connect millions of customers across the country. As part of the UK Network Operations team, you’ll be working on mission-critical projects that directly impact millions of customers while developing your expertise in next-generation network technologies to build the future of connectivity across the nation.

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Help implement, & optimise transmission networks (SDH, DWDM, OTN, IP/MPLS) to support high-capacity voice & data services

 

• Plan & deliver transport solutions for access, aggregation, & core layers, ensuring scalability, redundancy, & low latency

 

• Perform network integration, acceptance testing, & troubleshooting across multi-vendor transmission & optical platforms

 

• Monitor, analyse, & optimise network performance using NMS/OSS tools to maintain SLA & QoS targets

 

• Support capacity planning & upgrades, including spectrum management, wavelength allocation, & bandwidth forecasting

 

• Manage fault resolution & escalation for transmission/transport issues to minimise downtime & improve reliability.

 

• Collaborate with IP, RAN, & Core teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service delivery

 

• Develop & maintain technical documentation, which may include network diagrams, design guides, & change control records

 

• Ensure compliance with network security & regulatory standards during implementation & maintenance

 

• Drive vendor & supplier engagement, validating solutions & ensuring contractual & performance commitments are met

 

• Contribute to innovation & continuous improvement, researching emerging technologies such as 5G transport, open optical networking, & software-defined transport

 

Candidate Profile:

 

Ideally you will have some previous network implementation engineering experience ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Mobile, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator or similar type of technology managed services provider.

 

Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:

 

• Transmission Engineer or Transport Network Engineer

 

• SDH, DWDM, OTN, MPLS, IP Transport

 

• Optical Transport or Transmission Networks

 

• Network Planning, Optimisation, Troubleshooting

 

• Optical DWDM & Photonic systems

 

• Ciena OME6500 equipment knowledge & basic configuration skills

 

• Ciena One Control or MCP network management platform experience

 

• Nokia 7750 port configuration (comprehensive training given)

 

• Cramer Inventory systems knowledge

 

• Network troubleshooting & problem-solving skills

 

• It is essential for candidates to currently hold OR be eligible to pass BPSS (Basic Check) & SC level security clearance checks.