Fully Remote Network Transport Engineer Nokia​/ALU

Position: Fully Remote Network Transport Engineer Nokia / ALU
TEKsystems is seeking a seasoned Network 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.
Core Responsibilities
1. 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 primary Nokia equipment
• Design, develop, and implement transport network solutions across multiple platforms.
• Ensure high availability and performance of network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve Layer 2/3 network issues.
• Configure and support routers, switches, firewalls, voice, and video hardware.
• Monitor network performance and optimize for efficiency and scalability.
• Maintain documentation, provide reporting, and support project milestones.

2. Implementation, Turn-Up & Migration

• Deploy and test fiber spans using OTDR, OSA, PMD/CD analyzers
• Skills:
  
  Circuit Design, Transport Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, IP Addressing, Network Diagrams
• 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

3. Documentation & Workflow

• Manage service orders and circuit designs using Meta Solv 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

4. Tools & Platforms

• Design & Documentation:
  Visio,
• Inventory & Provisioning:
  Meta Solv,
• Performance Monitoring: MCP (Ciena), Salesforce

Preferred Certifications

• Nokia Optical Network Certification (ONC/OSC)
• NRS I,

Required Skills & Expertise

• Expertise in Nokia, MPLS, BGP, and network engineering
• Understanding of high availability, redundancy, testing, and security standards
• Exceptional time and budget management across multiple concurrent initiatives

Work Schedule

• 100% Remote
• Monday-Friday, aligned to Alaska business hours

Ready to engineer the backbone of Alaska's digital future? Apply now and bring your expertise to a team that values precision, leadership, and technical excellence.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/hr.
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 fully remote position.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.
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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…