Telecommunications Transport Engineer

TEKsystems
$38.00 - $72.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Maryland, Salisbury
Dec 24, 2024
Description Our client provides broadband and backhaul capacity to ISPs allowing internet access on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. They are a carrier/telecommunications company. This candidate will be a jack of all trades and will be asked to wear a few different hats. There is very little routing or complex configurations. This candidate will need to be able to take the specs and set up the equipment to meet the need and then troubleshoot issues. This will not be a super fast-paced environment but it will require in-depth understanding. The networking department plays a pivotal role in ensuring project efficiency, design, stand up, solutioning and maintenance. Utilizing specialized equipment, techniques, and software they accurately determine circuit stand up, building circuit IDs, port tagging, lay switch install, server/switch language, transport carrier equipment, and loopback circuit testing. Ciena is the main platform for all network procedures, testing, and duties including but not limited to Infinera transport gear, Flopoint, Vetro mapping, NCS circuit ID management, EXFO gear, etc. Responsibilities: * Consulting, Engineering and Technical Sales Engineering Assistance * Site Survey & Engineering Documentation * BOM Creation & Vendor RFP/ Order Management& Material Management * Installation & MOP Creation * Migration/ Change Planning * Labeling & Documentation * Network Operations Management * Testing and Inspection of equipment (New circuits and old circuits as needed) * Installation Services * Racks & Overhead Supports * Cable Tray * DC Power Rectifiers & Wiring * Battery Wiring * Fiber Management * Labeling & Documentation * Grounding & Bonding * Alarm & Monitoring Wiring * Copper/ Ethernet Wiring * Shoot fiber/OTDR testing is a plus * Gateway or level 3 experience is a plus Top Skills Details 1. 5+ years of install, provisioning, circuit stand up, and layer 1/2 support in Ciena 6500 (preferred/Ciena shop) and/or Cisco/relatable environment. 2. Strong ability to test (RFC), troubleshoot, and solution communication with carrier transport network equipment. 3. Stakeholder communication, forward thinking, business development, and IT equipment recommendations. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $72.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * 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) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Salisbury,MD. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 2025. About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.