Access Network Engineer

Job#: 3029132

Job Description:

Access Network Engineer - PON / FTTH

Client: Blue Stream Fiber

Location: Remote (Preferred: EST or CST time zones)

Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Compensation: $100,000 - $130,000/year (base)
Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Access Network Engineer - PON/FTTH to support the design, deployment, and operations of Blue Stream Fiber's access network. This role focuses on GPON and XGS-PON technologies and plays a key part in ensuring reliable, scalable fiber service delivery. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with OLT/ONT platforms, fiber access networks, and large-scale subscriber environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support GPON and XGS-PON access network architectures
• Engineer and maintain OLT platforms, PON service profiles, and subscriber provisioning
• Configure and manage GEM ports, VLAN tagging, service flows, and QoS policies
• Support ONT provisioning, firmware lifecycle management, and OMCI-based configuration
• Troubleshoot service issues across OLT, ONT, and optical distribution network (ODN) layers
• Analyze optical metrics including TX/RX power levels, signal degradation, and fiber integrity
• Perform PON utilization analysis and capacity planning to support network growth
• Develop and maintain standards, documentation, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications

Experience:

Hands-on experience supporting GPON and XGS-PON access networks in ISP, telecom, or fiber service provider environments. Strong troubleshooting skills across both physical and logical network layers, with the ability to support large-scale FTTH subscriber deployments.

Technical Skills:

• GPON / XGS-PON technologies
• OLT and ONT platforms
• Fiber access network architecture and operations
• Optical signal analysis and troubleshooting
• Network provisioning and service activation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a broadband, ISP, or fiber service provider environment
• Familiarity with OSS/BSS, subscriber management, and network monitoring platforms
• Experience documenting network standards and operational best practices

Work Environment

This is a remote role, with a strong preference for candidates located in EST or CST time zones to align with operations and engineering teams. The role requires independent work, strong communication skills, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Compensation & Benefits

The compensation for this position is up to $130,000 per year, based on experience.

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