Job Specifications:
Title: Network Engineer IV
Duration: 12 Months Assignment
Location: Arlington, VA 22201 (Onsite)
 
Business Purpose
Support AWS compliance commitments across North America. The role also involves operational support for critical capacity restoration and ensuring network scalability and high availability.
 
Role Overview
This position focuses on managing and supporting large-scale optical networks within AWS’s global infrastructure. The engineer will work on high-capacity DWDM systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and performance of the network.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, operate, and troubleshoot DWDM/optical network systems
• Support network capacity restoration and availability
• Diagnose and resolve complex network issues
• Participate in operational support, including on-call activities
• Collaborate across engineering teams (network, hardware, software)
• Contribute to automation and operational efficiency initiatives

 
Top Required Skills (Must-Have)

1. DWDM / Optical Network Experience – Hands-on experience with high-capacity optical systems
2. Network Troubleshooting – Strong problem-solving skills in optical networks
3. Project/Time Management – Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively

 
Nice-to-Have Skills

• Automation scripting (Python, Bash, Shell, Perl)
• Network design and architecture knowledge
• Cross-platform integration experience

 
Experience Required

• 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Background in telecom, ISPs, data centers, or large-scale enterprise networks
• Experience with DWDM, Optical Transport Networks (OTN), and fiber infrastructure
• Experience in 24/7 production/on-call environments

  
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 65.00/hr.