Engineer optical transport infrastructure with DWDM, ROADM, and Ciena expertise in a hybrid Network Engineer role based in Downtown Toronto.

This full-time position focuses on designing, deploying, testing, and optimizing scalable network infrastructure. You will apply hands-on experience with DWDM, CWDM, OTN, and SONET/SDH platforms in carrier or enterprise environments. The role also covers routers, routing protocols, switching, cloud connectivity, firewalls, SD-WAN, network security, and monitoring systems. You will work closely with Network Architects, Product teams, Customer Solution Engineers, and other technical groups.

Key Responsibilities

Provision multi-degree ROADM optical network architectures

Complete link engineering calculations for optical performance





Design and implement new customer network solutions

Collaborate on service enhancement and feature development

Coordinate migrations, upgrades, maintenance, and automation

Requirements

Seven-plus years of skilled experience

Seven-plus years with optical infrastructure platforms preferred

Operational experience with Ciena 6500 and 6200

Knowledge of Ciena Waveserver, RLS, and MCP

Analytical problem-solving and client orientation

Use optical transport, ROADM, Ciena, and network design skills to support advanced infrastructure and customer solutions.

📌 Optical Transport Network Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 OnX
📍 Winnipeg