Fully Remote Network Transport Engineer

TEKsystems • Austin, TX

4d • $50 - $70 • Remote

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.

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

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

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees