network Engineer Optical (DWDM)

Reference: 168506_1784902145

Network Engineer - Optical (DWDM)

Dublin, Ireland | Permanent | Full-Time

Join a Global Infrastructure Team Supporting Mission-Critical Networks

We are seeking a Network Engineer - Optical (DWDM) to join a highly skilled network operations team supporting large-scale optical transport infrastructure. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-capacity networks that connect critical digital services across multiple regions.

As part of the team, you will play a key role in maintaining network reliability, managing optical transport systems, supporting upgrades, and ensuring seamless connectivity across a large-scale production environment.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Operate and support DWDM optical transport networks over fibre infrastructure
  • Manage network events including fibre cuts, signal degradation, restoration, and rerouting activities
  • Perform software upgrades on optical networking platforms within structured maintenance windows
  • Troubleshoot optical transport issues and maintain network performance and availability
  • Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external vendors
  • Support change-managed network operations while ensuring minimal service impact

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years' experience in DWDM or Optical Transport Networks
  • Strong understanding of DWDM, ROADM, transponders, amplifiers, mux/demux, and fibre infrastructure
  • Experience within Network Operations, NOC, Telecoms, ISP, Carrier, or Optical Operations environments
  • Strong troubleshooting and incident management capabilities
  • Experience working within structured change-management processes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Technology Environment

  • DWDM Optical Networks
  • Optical Fibre Infrastructure
  • Multi-vendor Optical Platforms
  • Ciena
  • Cisco
  • Infinera
  • Nokia

Why Apply?

  • Work on large-scale, business-critical networking infrastructure
  • Join a collaborative and highly technical engineering environment
  • Gain exposure to advanced optical networking technologies
  • Excellent learning, development, and career progression opportunities
  • Fast and streamlined interview process

Role Details

Location: Dublin, Ireland
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Model: Office-based with occasional flexibility

If you're passionate about optical networking and want to work in a highly technical environment supporting critical network infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

COMPETITIVE SALARY
Added 24/07/2026
Reference: 168506_1784902145

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