Access Network Engineer

Role Overview

The Access Network Engineer is responsible for the architecture, deployment, and operational support of the organization’s fiber access network. This role focuses on GPON and XGS-PON broadband platforms, including OLT systems, ONT lifecycle management, and integration with aggregation, IP routing, and subscriber management platforms.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience supporting fiber broadband access networks.
• Hands-on experience with carrier-grade PON platforms.
• Strong understanding of PON technologies, including: GPON, XGS-PON, FTTH architectures.
• Solid knowledge of networking fundamentals, including: OSI model, TCP/IP, VLAN architecture and multicast and QoS fundamentals.
• Experience troubleshooting subscriber provisioning, optical performance, and access network faults.

Technical Skills: **Access Platforms

• Experience with one or more of the following platforms: Calix (AXOS / EXA), Cisco access platforms or equivalent carrier-grade OLT systems.

Automation / Scripting

• Experience with scripting languages such as: Python or Bash
• Experience automating network operations using: SSH / CLI automation, REST APIs and data parsing and reporting tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating large-scale FTTH or broadband access networks.
• Familiarity with optical network design and fiber outside plant architecture.
• Experience supporting IPTV or multicast video delivery over PON networks.
• Exposure to network monitoring, telemetry, or analytics platforms.
• Experience supporting network automation initiatives within access engineering teams.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate effectively across engineering, operations, and field teams.
• Strong documentation and operational process development.
• Focus on network scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Tech Stack

• Python
• TCP/IP

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• PTO & Holidays
• 401K + Match
• Life Insurance
• FSA & HSA
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Legal Plan Support & EAP