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

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 Ethernet / Wavelength migrations
• Troubleshoot ghost/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.