Senior Engineer - Transmission Network

Senior Engineer - Transmission Network, Core42, Abu Dhabi - UAEAbout Us Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.Senior Engineer - Transmission Network, Core42, Abu Dhabi - UAEAbout Us Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning itself at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.The Opportunity The Senior Engineer – Transmission Network participates in design and leads implementation of Core42 DC Interconnect (DCI), including Optical Transport Networking (OTN) and Dense Wavelength-division Multiplexing infrastructure ensuring solution reliability and performance.The Senior Engineer – Transmission Network optimizes traffic patterns and deployment processes across OTN, and controls efficient utilization of DWDM hardware resources.Your Key Responsibilities Revise DWDM/OTN network expansions HLD/LLD, create implementation plans and assist with completing changes in production environments.Design of WAN/LAN scalable network solutions including Wavelengths selection, Mux/Transponders, Amplifiers etc.Create presentations and present DWDM/OTN solutions to customers.Validate and approve configuration baseline templates for deployments and security hardening guides (i.e. encryption) as per the best practices.Communicate with internal clients/WAN Service Providers to provide the optimal WAN architecture for Platform or Client needs.Prepare and review User Acceptance Test documents, assist with complex tests (e.g. high availability tests between DCs).Plan complex change requests, maintenance windows and deployments which includes vital network traffic flows (i.e. node upgrades, client service migrations etc.)Monitor network performance indicators and recommend enhancements by performing gap analysis, identifying alternative solutions and offer actionable improvement plans.Provide L3 support by serving as the final tier for resolving issues escalated from Level 2 support teams, conducting thorough problem analysis, and communicating effectively with vendor technical support.Accountable for the timely delivery of projects/tasks; in the event of anticipated delays, responsible for escalating to a senior colleague, team lead, or Project Management Office (PMO).Maintain network changes documents and control quality of all network-related documentation.Being ready to work in office and Data Centers.Collaborate with security management teams to ensure that solutions components are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats.Work closely with process management and operational teams and contribute to process development standardizing collaboration framework and improving collaboration efficiency.What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Telecom Engineering.5+ years’ experience in DWDM/OTN technology.Experience in cloud industry and Service Provider environment is highly desirable.Extensive experience in DCI network implementation and operations.Expert level knowledge in DWDM/OTN network technologies.Expertise in basic planning, implementation & troubleshooting of DWDM/OTN networks including MS-OTN but not limited to Flex Grid, Super-Channels, Coherent Optical Transmission, CDC, Layer 1 Encryption.Experience in implementation & troubleshooting of Fiber Cable (Outdoor/Indoor).Expert in using testing equipment (OSA, Ethernet Analyzer, OTDR, OLS/PM, etc).Knowledge about Data Centers and their Interconnect requirements.Team player, self-motivated, willing to learn, result oriented, willing to share knowledge.Expert level certificate from Vendors like Ciena, Nokia, etc. is a plus.GCC Driving license is highly desirable.What Working At Core42 Offers With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees from 68 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.Competitive Salary: We offer an attractive salary package based on your skills and experience Yearly Bonus: In recognition of your contributions, you will receive a performance-based annual bonus Exclusive Discount Cards: Access special benefits with Esaad and Fazaa cards, offering discounts across a wide range of services Premium Family Insurance: We provide comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision and life insurance, ensuring the well-being of you and your family Learning & Development: We offer access to top-tier learning platforms to help you grow in your career. 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