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Job Responsibilities

The Optical Network Planner is a key part of the ViaSat team, responsible for the detailed planning of network infrastructure to support our growing satellite fleet.This includes but is not limited to network topology planning for new builds and expansions, coordinating complex network implementations, identifying risks and evaluating alternatives.
 

• Plan optical network using both off-the-shelf and in-house developed network design and analysis tools


• Develop implementation plans, priorities and timing to meet technical and business objectives


• Plan routes for fiber-based networks based on engineering specifications and network architecture standards


• Work with engineering, deployment, and sourcing to support network infrastructure expansion


• Collaborate with strategic negotiators and designers to compile and present project feasibility studies, and to acquire the assets needed to deliver the network


• Maintain detailed network documentation including topology, installation, build plans and equipment design


• Assist in the coordination of complex activation and deployment activities.


• Ensure systems are thoroughly supported by monitoring and management systems


• Act as an escalation contact during outages, performing restoration and root cause failure analysis


• Occasional On-Call work required