Optical Network Lead Infrastructure Engineer

Description

Assume a vital position as a key member of a high-performing team that delivers infrastructure and performance excellence. Your role will be instrumental in shaping the future at one of the world's largest and most influential companies.

As a Lead Infrastructure Engineer at JPMorgan Chase within the Corporate Technology Team, you apply deep knowledge of software, applications, and technical processes within the infrastructure engineering discipline. Continue to evolve your technical and cross-functional knowledge outside of your aligned domain of expertise.

Job responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage optical networks and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems

Plan, coordinate, install, and support the construction, migration, and decommissioning of optical metro equipment/hardware

Develop and update documentation to improve network design and production workflows

Conduct configuration, testing, monitoring, operations, and management of Optical Networks

Maintain network documentation, including long-haul optical network maps, circuit diagrams, and traffic flow charts

Plan, schedule, and create change control records, and configure network elements in a large-scale networking environment, adhering to change control policies and procedures

Provide Tier 4 support for optical network escalations, following the problem management process, which may involve network issues as well as other managed devices and services

Escalate issues to vendors as needed and assist in resolving them

Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on optical network issues, identify chronic problems, and take action to determine and resolve the root cause, making network configuration changes in response to client issues

Apply technical expertise and problem-solving skills to projects of moderate scope

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Formal training or certification on infrastructure engineering concepts and 5+ years applied experience

Over 5 years of experience in Optical Network Infrastructure and Fiber Optic Network Design in large-scale service delivery projects

Proven experience in managing and leading infrastructure and network projects

Advanced expertise in Optical Networking, including knowledge of ROAMS, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), and Optical Transport Network (OTN)

Ability to clearly communicate the business value and impact of complex technical and non-technical information, and knows when to seek assistance from senior management

Strong understanding of network operating systems, network equipment, and networking protocols is essential

Experience with one or more programming languages, such as JSON or Python

Experience in automating the lifecycle management of network elements or virtualized network functions

Knowledgeable in network engineering and IP Layer protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, or similar routing protocols

BS/BA or MS degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

Knowledge in network security

Knowledgeable about the optical principles of fiber optic communication systems

Extensive experience in Photonics and Broadband networks

Skilled in troubleshooting optical networks at Layer 1 and Layer 3

In-depth understanding of fiber characteristics, optical modules, optical protocols, system configuration, DWDM, OTN, wavelength assignment, optical signal amplification, and standard testing methods (e.g., BERT, OTDR)

Implement and optimize Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) systems to enhance secure communication protocols, leveraging expertise in optical engineering to ensure robust and efficient solutions

Certified CCNA with a strong foundation in routing and switching fundamentals