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Fully Remote Network Transport Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$50/hr - $70/hrTEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, and they are seeking a seasoned Transport Engineer to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of a high-performance IP/MPLS core network for a top-tier Alaska-based ISP. This role involves architecting transport solutions, deploying fiber spans, and managing service orders to ensure the reliability and performance of the network.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Design, Planning & Engineering
Architect packet-optical transport solutions with fiber route validation, power budgets, and OSNR margins
Conduct fiber characterization (OTDR, CD, PMD, splice loss, return loss) to validate optical paths
Engineer long-haul and metro DWDM/ROADM links using Ciena 6500 and photonic line systems
Implementation, Turn-Up & Migration
Deploy and test fiber spans using OTDR, OSA, PMD/CD analyzers
Lead SONET/TDM to OTN/IP migrations with comprehensive fiber health checks
Troubleshoot fiber impairments (CD, PMD, reflections, non-linear effects) impacting DWDM/OTN performance
Deploy 400G/800G coherent optics ensuring OSNR/CD/PMD thresholds are met
Documentation & Workflow
Manage service orders and circuit designs using MetaSolv or equivalent systems
Maintain fiber characterization records and historical performance data
Document MOPs, rollback plans, rack elevations, and post-change reports
Track maintenance window activities and verify post-implementation success
Tools & Platforms
Design & Documentation: Visio, AutoCAD, Confluence, SharePoint
Inventory & Provisioning: MetaSolv, Mosaic, Cramer, Granite
Performance Monitoring: MCP (Ciena), Salesforce
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in Nokia, MPLS, BGP, and network engineering
Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers
Advanced understanding of high availability, redundancy, testing, and security standards
Strong cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge and decision-making autonomy
Exceptional time and budget management across multiple concurrent initiatives
Preferred
Nokia Optical Network Certification (ONC/OSC)
Ciena MCP & Optical Certifications (OC-A/OC-P/OC-C)
MEF-CECP, NRS II, CCNP
FOA CFOT with CFOS/T
EXFO or VIAVI Fiber Characterization Training
Benefits
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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