W2 - Senior System Engineer / Network Architect

Piscataway, NJ, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago
Contract W2
6 Months
No Travel Required
On-site
Depends on Experience
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Job Details

Skills

  • Network
  • OSI
  • Network Design
  • Network Engineering
  • Tier 1
  • Telecommunications

Summary

Job Title: Senior System Engineer / Network Architect 

Location: Piscataway NJ

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced System Engineer / Network Architect with deep expertise in Telecom Layer 1 (Physical Layer) technologies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in telecom network architecture, transport networks, fiber infrastructure, synchronization, and physical layer design. Previous AT&T experience is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and architect Layer 1 telecom network solutions for carrier-grade environments.
  • Lead network planning, capacity analysis, and infrastructure optimization initiatives.
  • Provide technical leadership for fiber, optical transport, DWDM, SONET/SDH, and physical network deployments.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on network modernization and transformation projects.
  • Review and validate network designs, engineering standards, and implementation strategies.
  • Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of complex network issues.
  • Act as a subject matter expert for telecom physical layer architecture and integration.

Required Skills

  • 10+ years of telecom network engineering and architecture experience.
  • Strong understanding of OSI Layer 1 (Physical Layer) technologies.
  • Experience with:
    • Fiber Optics
    • DWDM/CWDM
    • Optical Transport Networks (OTN)
    • SONET/SDH
    • Ethernet Transport
    • Synchronization & Timing Networks
    • Network Infrastructure Planning
  • Experience designing carrier-grade telecom networks.
  • Strong system engineering and technical documentation skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous AT&T experience.
  • Background working with Tier-1 telecom carriers.
  • Experience in network transformation, 5G transport, and fiber network modernization projects.
  • Telecom certifications and architecture leadership experience.
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  • Dice Id: 91126058
  • Position Id: 9030586
  • Posted 1 day ago
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