TX Transmission Network Engineer
Home based, remote working, work from home
12+ month contract
@mecscomms is recruiting a home based, remote working, contract TX Transport Network Engineer, on behalf of a Global IT, Technology, Mobile & Telecom service provider.
The role will have ownership for a major UK Network expansion, working on new core transmission & IP network builds that connect millions of customers across the country.
If you have experience with TX, SDH, DWDM, OTN, MPLS, IP Transport, Optical Transport, WAN Transmission Networks, including any knowledge of Ciena 6500 & Nokia 7750 products or Optical DWDM, Photonic systems, Ciena OME6500, Ciena One Control, MCP or Cramer etc.
I'm keen to hear from you!
Position: TX Transport Network Engineer
Location: Home based, remote working, work from home
Duration: 12+ month contract
Hours: Monday - Friday 09.00 -17.30
Gross Rate: £22 - inside IR35
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential
Environment: Transport Network Engineer, Remote Network Engineer, DWDM Engineer, Optical Network Engineer, Ciena Engineer, Nokia Network Engineer, Transmission Engineer, Network Operations, Network Build
Key Activity:
Network build & deployment
Remote field engineer support
Configure & optimise Ciena 6500 & Nokia 7750 equipment
Monitor optical power levels & network performance
Implement base configurations for new network ports
Document optical parameters & maintain accurate records
Process management
Governance & Control
Overview:
As a remote Transport Network Engineer, you'll be at the heart of a major UK Network expansion, working on new core transmission & IP network builds that connect millions of customers across the country.
As part of the UK Network Operations team, you'll be working on mission-critical projects that directly impact millions of customers while developing your expertise in next-generation network technologies to build the future of connectivity across the nation.
Responsibilities:
Help implement, & optimise transmission networks (SDH, DWDM, OTN, IP/MPLS) to support high-capacity voice & data services
Plan & deliver transport solutions for access, aggregation, & core layers, ensuring scalability, redundancy, & low latency
Perform network integration, acceptance testing, & troubleshooting across multi-vendor transmission & optical platforms
Monitor, analyse, & optimise network performance using NMS/OSS tools to maintain SLA & QoS targets
Support capacity planning & upgrades, including spectrum management, wavelength allocation, & bandwidth forecasting
Manage fault resolution & escalation for transmission/transport issues to minimise downtime & improve reliability.
Collaborate with IP, RAN, & Core teams to ensure seamless end-to-end service delivery
Develop & maintain technical documentation, which may include network diagrams, design guides, & change control records
Ensure compliance with network security & regulatory standards during implementation & maintenance
Drive vendor & supplier engagement, validating solutions & ensuring contractual & performance commitments are met
Contribute to innovation & continuous improvement, researching emerging technologies such as 5G transport, open optical networking, & software-defined transport
Candidate Profile:
Ideally you will have some previous network implementation engineering experience ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Mobile, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator or similar type of technology managed services provider.
Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:
Transmission Engineer or Transport Network Engineer
SDH, DWDM, OTN, MPLS, IP Transport
Optical Transport or Transmission Networks
Network Planning, Optimisation, Troubleshooting
Optical DWDM & Photonic systems
Ciena OME6500 equipment knowledge & basic configuration skills
Ciena One Control or MCP network management platform experience
Nokia 7750 port configuration (comprehensive training given)
Cramer Inventory systems knowledge
Network troubleshooting & problem-solving skills
It is essential for candidates to currently hold OR be eligible to pass BPSS (Basic Check) & SC level security clearance checks.
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Type: Contract Location: Newbury, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months+
Salary / Rate: £18.00 - £22.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-22 07:00:12
