Senior Optical Network Engineer

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.

We are seeking a skilled Optical Network Engineer with hands-on expertise in Ciena platforms and Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS) to design deploy and support our growing high-speed fiber optic infrastructure.

In this role you will apply optical engineering expertisespanning fiber propagation coherent detection optical amplification optical switching link engineering impairments and measurement scienceto ensure sensing functions coexist with communications performance. You will also leverage hands-on laboratory skills including setup design optical alignment calibration and uncertainty analysis.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 12 years of IT related experience with a Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Science or related discipline is required. Fifteen (15) years total of IT related experience may be substituted for a Bachelors degree.
• Knowledge of high-speed photonics and optical system design and integrated photonics.
• Experience providing highly technical and specialized guidance and solutions to complex IT problems.
• Active DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification or higher is required (i.e. Security).
• Active/current TS/SCI security clearance with a current polygraph is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Cienna 6500 RLS DWDM/OTN Ciena WaveServer and Route Switch platforms including experience with:
• Ciena Site Manager
• MCP/Navigator Software
• Service-Aware Operating System (SAOS)

Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical dental vision life health savings account short/long term disability EAP parental leave 401(k) paid time off (PTO) for vacation and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at Statements