Central Office / Inside Plant Technician – Core Network

TEKsystems•Jersey City, NJ

10d•$35 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

This role supports active core network and data center upgrades across the New York Metro area. You'll be working in live service provider environments — central offices, headends, and hub locations — where uptime is critical. Work includes equipment swaps, migrations, and installs inside Lightpath and similar facilities. This is hands-on, production work — not entry-level and not a general cabling role.

Requirements

Hands-on experience working inside central offices, headends, hubs, or data centers
Experience with broadband-grade or carrier-class network equipment
Ability to support live network migrations without impacting service
Proven ISP / service provider experience in CO, headend, hub, or data center environments
Strong rack and stack experience with telecom and core network gear
Fiber installation, dressing, and testing experience
Experience working with DC power systems
Ability to follow MOPs and support migration work
Troubleshooting ability during installs and cutovers
Reliable personal vehicle required; valid driver's license in good standing

Nice To Haves

Some familiarity with OTN and/or Ethernet is a plus
Ciena (6500 preferred), Juniper, Cisco ASR, Adtran, Adva, or similar transport / optical platforms

Responsibilities

Rack and install telecom, optical transport, and data center equipment in COs, headends, and hubs
Support network migrations and equipment swaps in live environments
Follow MOPs to ensure clean execution and zero service impact
Load configurations and assist with device turn-up
Perform fiber testing (optical power, path verification, etc.)
Install and terminate DC power as needed
Travel site-to-site across NYC, NJ, and Long Island