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Senior Network Inventory SME (TDM / DWDM / SONET / Ethernet Grooming & AI Ops)

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Fixed term
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

  • β€’
    Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • β€’
    Analytical Skills

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 8+ years in telecom networking, OSS inventory, or transport engineering roles
  • Strong hands-on experience with TDM hierarchy (DS0, DS1, DS3, STS-1, OC-n)
  • Deep understanding of SONET/SDH, DWDM, and packet-based transport
  • Strong experience with inventory/design/assign systems

Requirements:

  • Resolve provisioning fallout from TDM β†’ Ethernet / Wavelength migrations
  • Troubleshoot β€œghost/stuck” circuits across Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks
  • Ensure inventory accuracy in Blue Planet Inventory (BPI) and reconcile with TIRKS / PRO / ARM
  • Perform RCA on failed provisioning and activation workflows

Job description

Senior Network Inventory SME (TDM / DWDM / SONET / Ethernet Grooming & AI Ops)
Location: Remote (U.S.-based)
Engagement: Contract

We are seeking a Senior Network Inventory Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support a large-scale OSS transformation initiative for a leading North American service provider. This program involves migrating legacy OSS platforms to a modern inventory ecosystem while simultaneously executing high-volume circuit grooming across TDM, optical, and packet networks.
This role sits at the intersection of network engineering, OSS inventory integrity, and automation. You will play a critical role in resolving provisioning fallout, ensuring inventory accuracy, and enabling scalable, AI-assisted operational workflows.
Key Focus
  • Resolve provisioning fallout from TDM β†’ Ethernet / Wavelength migrations
  • Troubleshoot β€œghost/stuck” circuits across Layer 1and Layer2 networks
  • Ensure inventory accuracy in Blue Planet Inventory (BPI) and reconcile with TIRKS / PRO / ARM
  • Perform RCA on failed provisioning and activation workflows
  • Support automation & AI Ops (Blue Planet AI Studio) by defining SOPs and repeatable logic
Required Experience
  • Experience: 8+ years in telecom networking, OSS inventory, or transport engineering roles
  • Transport & Networking Expertise:
    • Strong hands-on experience with TDM hierarchy (DS0, DS1, DS3, STS-1, OC-n)
    • Deep understanding of SONET/SDH, DWDM, and packet-based transport
    • Experience grooming legacy circuits onto Ethernet, OTN, or wavelength services
  • OSS & Inventory Systems:
    • Strong experience with inventory/design/assign systems
    • Familiarity with Blue Planet Inventory (preferred)
    • Working knowledge of legacy platforms such as TIRKS, PRO, or ARM
  • Circuit Standards & Processes:
    • Proficiency in Telecommunication/Common Language standards (ECCKT, CLCI, ASR workflows)
  • Analytical & Troubleshooting Skills:
    • Proven ability to trace complex circuit paths and diagnose provisioning failures
    • Strong root cause analysis and cross-system debugging experience
Nice to Have
  • OSS migration/transformation experience
  • PRO, ARM(AMDOCS), TIRKS inventory knowledge
  • Blue Planet Inventory Knowledge
  • Python or automation exposure
  • AI/automation workflow experience
Looking for true SMEs who can operate in war room environments, trace circuits end-to-end, and stabilize inventory during large-scale network change.

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