Lead IP/Transport Engineer

LEAD IP/Transport Engineer

Eaton Fiber is building a network with future-forward technologies, systems and network architecture that will be ultimately capable of delivering 40Gbps+ to customers. Eaton Fiber is a portfolio company of Tillman Global Holdings, a holding company focused on building premier digital infrastructure businesses globally. We have an incredible opportunity for a LEAD IP/Transport Engineer to join our team. This position is responsible for leading the end-to-end design, integration, and technical governance of the active part of the fiber network, from OLT and access architecture through transport/backhaul to Internet peering, interconnection, and integration with OSS/BSS, system of record, and security infrastructure. This position will work closely with Internal Engineering resources, Network Equipment Provider and Partners to ensure schedules and budgets are met while working in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements and Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end technical architecture of the access and core fiber network, from OLT and access design through transport/backhaul to Internet peering and interconnection.
• Collaborate with equipment vendors, fiber providers, and internal teams to select solutions that balance performance, scalability, cost, and deployment timelines.
• Define and maintain backhaul, IP, security engineering standards, design guidelines, and workflows to ensure consistency and efficiency across multiple markets.
• Define and support integration with security infrastructure, including firewalls, segmentation, and access control aligned with network architecture.
• Support the planning, procurement, and deployment of network infrastructure including OLTs, aggregation layers, transport links, core network and POP facilities.
• Oversee and select backhaul options, network aggregation points, redundancy scenarios to meet SLAs
• Manage end-to-end capacity planning for the network.
• Lead the design and validation of FTTH access and core network architecture, including OLT placement, backhaul rings, aggregation points, MPLS core, uplink capacity, and integration with backbone and peering infrastructure.
• Provide technical oversight of outsourced OSP engineering to ensure alignment with network architecture, capacity requirements, and long-term scalability
• Act as the primary technical point of contact with external stakeholders for backhaul, tie-points, network interconnection and capacity planning.
• Support the planning, procurement, and deployment of network infrastructure including OLTs, aggregation layers, transport links, and POP facilities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including NOC, OSP engineering and construction and program management to ensure alignment between design, deployment, and operations.
• Establish and monitor key metrics related to network performance, capacity utilization, and design quality to drive continuous improvement.
• Anticipate technical risks and deployment constraints and develop practical solutions to avoid delays or redesigns.
• Ensure that all network designs meet high standards for reliability, redundancy, security, and operational sustainability.

What We Are Looking For

• BS in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field
• 3+ years experience with Vetro
• 10+ years of experience in telecom or service provider network engineering, with exposure to fiber-based networks.
• Solid understanding of Passive Optical Network architectures (GPON / XGS-PON) and their integration with transport and core networks.
• Working knowledge of IP networking fundamentals, including routing, switching, and basic capacity planning.
• Experience working with external vendors, carriers, or partners in a technical or coordination capacity.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives across different markets while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and business teams.