Technical Consultant Fiber Optics

Project details

ASAP after screening approval Duration: 1 year with option to extend Location: Candidate is at the Arnhem office at least 2 days per week Screening: Candidate must be screened before starting. This screening takes at least 4-6 weeks. This assignment seems less suitable for a freelance candidate Technical Consultant Fiber Optics As a Technical Consultant Fiber Optics, you will contribute to the development and management of Alliander's fiber optic services. So that Alliander Telecom can fulfill its crucial role in the energy supply of the future. You help achieve our ambitions for the energy transition.

You make the grid more sustainable! The energy transition is impossible without you as a Technical Consultant Fiber Optics Alliander Telecom is the internal telecom provider of Alliander, and designs, builds, and manages the telecom networks used to control the energy grids remotely. We have a private fiber optic infrastructure throughout a large part of the Netherlands for controlling the largest energy stations. A large new work package will start on this fiber optic network to implement a technology upgrade to MPLS, while the current network must also be maintained and expanded.

Therefore, we are looking for a broadly deployable Technical Consultant to temporarily strengthen the team. The main purpose of this role is to play a part in the maintenance and continuous improvement of the existing network. Possibly combined with work for the technology upgrade. This is how you work on the energy of today and tomorrow:

• Coordinating the replacement of outdated components, both fiber optic cables and fiber optic equipment;
• Participating in and/or managing procurement teams to contract new suppliers;
• Improving security issues to keep our network safe;
• Improving and expanding the (IT) support systems;
• Drafting new customer contracts;
• Acting as a subject matter expert for architects, engineers, suppliers (internal and external at Alliander);
• Improving internal processes;
• Supporting asset management issues. You make the grid more complete at Alliander Did you know that Alliander consists of different companies? Together with Liander, Qirion, Qterra, Dep, Firan, and Entrnce, we develop and manage the energy grid for millions of residents in the Netherlands. And with the current energy transition, that's hard work. We do this with the help of over 10,000 professionals. Thanks to these talents, we have full confidence in the energy future of the Netherlands. Together with you, we make that possible. Looking ahead properly is only possible if you have enough energy. And the right work environment gives you that. The Telecom department consists of 70 smart and involved specialists. Our vision is that telecom plays a crucial role in the energy supply of the future and the energy transition. You make the grid more energetic Working on an organization that is future-proof. You do that from your own strengths and talents. And you do that with us. Do you contribute to that with your broad technical perspective and connecting way of working? Great! Especially if you supplement this with:
• Bachelor's/Master's work and thinking level, obtained through education or relevant work experience in a technical telecom or infrastructure environment;
• Broad knowledge of and experience with fiber optic networks, telecom infrastructure, and relevant transmission techniques and protocols, such as SDH, PDH, OTN, WDM, CWDM, DWDM, and Carrier Ethernet;
• Experience in analyzing complex technical issues and translating them into clear advice and feasible solutions;
• The ability to quickly master new technical subjects and collaborate effectively with various disciplines, suppliers, and chain partners;
• Experience within a large, complex organization;
• Good Dutch language skills (B1 level);
• Knowledge of ITIL and the Agile working method is a plus.
• Start: 2026-11-30T23:00:00
• Location: Arnhem Gelderland, NL
• Languages: Dutch