About the role#
Join the Optics NMS Technical Support team to gain hands-on experience with optical networking technologies. You will support the team that manages Fiber Transmission Network platforms for telecom carriers. This role involves both customer-facing tasks and technical investigation within Nokia labs.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to server and virtual machine deployments.
- Design and set up testbeds using simulators and real equipment.
- Prepare demos and proof of concept configurations.
- Gain exposure to end-to-end optical networking architectures.
- Learn how networks are managed, specifically regarding operations, administration, maintenance, and provisioning.
What you'll need#
- You are currently a candidate for a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Knowledge of server hardware, HP Unix, and Red Hat Linux.
- Familiarity with virtual machines.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to learn.
- General knowledge of scripting languages such as Python or Bash/Shell.
- General knowledge of optical and IP networking.
- The ability to test, diagnose, and troubleshoot technical issues.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January to April).
- Modality: Hybrid (10 hours per week, with 1 day in the office per week).
- This is a paid, part-time internship position.
About Nokia
Nokia provides technology for fixed, mobile, and transport networks. The company focuses on telecommunications, software, and services. It maintains headquarters in Espoo, Southern Finland. The organization operates as a public company with over 100,000 employees.
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