Job Description
About the position
TEKsystems is 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 fully remote role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge optical and IP technologies in a collaborative environment, driving the reliability, scalability, and performance of a carrier-grade infrastructure.
- 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
- Requirements
- 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
- Nice-to-haves
- 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 ā 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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