Fully Remote Network Transport Engineer
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 – 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) Apply tot his job