Job#: 3028375 Job Description: ***If interested in the opportunity below please email a copy of your resume to ***Position: Core Provisioning & Material Procurement Engineer (OSP)Location: RemoteDuration: 12+ Months; Strong potential for extensionOverview:- Provisioning of all service orders, including TDM (T1/T3), Ethernet, and Dark Fiber services.
- Circuit design utilizing TIRKS (Trunks Integrated Record Keeping System).
- Transport design using the Legacy and GPON network.
- Creation of legacy transport systems utilizing TIRKS.
- Determine routing of high-capacity special services over fiber and copper networks.
- Responsible for equipment configurations and card/port assignments.
- Manage multiple Capacity Creation Requests for new hardware deployments, reconfigurations, and decommissions.
- Manage design requirements for circuit additions, upgrades, outside moves, repairs, and rearrangements.
- Coordinate and drive engineering issues to resolution.
- Maintain excellent communication with field engineering, cross-functional team members, and direct management to ensure early identification of issues and timely resolution.
- Collaborate with OSP & ISP Engineering/Planning teams.
Required Skills:- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields, or 5+ years of prior work experience.
- Proficient computer skills (Windows-based programs and corporate database systems).
- Demonstrated knowledge of circuit design SONET, TDM, T1s, ISDN.
- Strong working knowledge of fiber SONET/Transport - Tellabs, Alcatel Lucent, Adtran, Fujitsu, Ciena, and Cisco.
- Strong skills in oral and written communications, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and organize work tasks.
- Ability to re-prioritize as needed in a fast-paced working environment, especially when dealing with time-sensitive issues and mandated deadlines.
- Effective interpersonal skills to interact successfully with customers, management, and team members to deliver customer satisfaction.
Desired Skills:- Prior working experience and basic knowledge of telecom Outside Plant Engineering practices.
Additional Benefits:For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, including 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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