DWDM consultant

Job description:

JOB PURPOSE

To design, implement, and optimize customer's DWDM optical transport network, ensuring high availability, scalability, and operational excellence. The role includes end-to-end project implementation, milestone tracking, acceptance process execution, and coordination with vendors and internal teams to achieve timely and compliant network delivery

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and implement DWDM systems covering metro, regional, and long-haul networks.
• Develop and review HLD and LLD with full optical power budget, OSNR, and dispersion analysis.
• Define redundancy and protection schemes ensuring no single point of failure.
• Coordinate project rollout, ensuring milestone achievement and progress tracking through approved schedules.
• Establish acceptance criteria for DWDM links, including BER, latency, and power level thresholds.
• Conduct FAT, SAT, and end-to-end acceptance testing with detailed reporting and sign-off.
• Manage risk registers, escalation plans, and progress documentation for all DWDM projects.
• Collaborate with IP/MPLS teams to align transport and packet layer integration.
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and final site acceptance in coordination with vendors.
• Ensure complete documentation (MOPs, As-Built, Acceptance Reports) approved and archived.
• Provide training and technical guidance to L2/L3 teams.
• Evaluate vendors, review product compatibility, and ensure compliance with DETASAD technical standards

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, or Electronics Engineering.
• Nokia, Ciena, Huawei, or Infinera DWDM certifications.
• PMP or PRINCE2 preferred
• Minimum 8 years in DWDM/Optical Network Design and Implementation.
• Experience in optical network planning, configuration, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to multi-vendor DWDM environments and transport-layer interoperability.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Strong understanding of ITU-T G.694.x, G.709, and optical transmission principles.
• Hands-on experience with ROADMs, amplifiers, and optical monitoring tools (OTDR, OSA).
• Excellent in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and Visio.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with vendors and manage project deliverables.
• Arabic Native speaker and English (written and spoken)