Overview
On Site
USD 25.00 - 35.00 per hour
Full Time
Skills
Network Engineering
Migration
Telephone Exchange
ADTRAN
Alcatel-Lucent
Cisco
Juniper
ISP
Value Engineering
Attention To Detail
Testing
Backbone.js
Optical Fiber
Network
Ciena
Computer Networking
Taxes
Life Insurance
Partnership
Collaboration
Business Transformation
Law
Job Details
Inside Plant Technician - Headend/CO Core Network Projects
Location: New York Metro Area (NYC/NJ hubs)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Negotiable (Mileage reimbursed; company vehicle may be provided for some assignments)
Overview
A client of TEKsystems is seeking Inside Plant Technicians to support critical network engineering initiatives across the New York Metro area. This role focuses on hub migrations, new device installations, and seeding the network with next-generation optical equipment. Candidates must have experience working in Hub, Headend, or Central Office environments and understand the importance of maintaining network integrity during migrations-service interruptions are not an option.
Responsibilities
Required Skills
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are an ISP technician who understands the complexity of a service provider's core network. You've worked in headend or CO environments and know uptime is non-negotiable. You're detail-oriented, comfortable with physical installs and fiber testing, and eager to learn configuration tasks. If you want exposure to advanced optical technologies and thrive in fast-paced projects, this role is for you.
Why Join Us
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Fully onsite in NYC/NJ hubs
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 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.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Location: New York Metro Area (NYC/NJ hubs)
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay: Negotiable (Mileage reimbursed; company vehicle may be provided for some assignments)
Overview
A client of TEKsystems is seeking Inside Plant Technicians to support critical network engineering initiatives across the New York Metro area. This role focuses on hub migrations, new device installations, and seeding the network with next-generation optical equipment. Candidates must have experience working in Hub, Headend, or Central Office environments and understand the importance of maintaining network integrity during migrations-service interruptions are not an option.
Responsibilities
- Install and migrate core network devices in hub/headend/CO environments
- Perform fiber testing and validate optical paths
- Rack and stack network equipment and connect DC power
- Input provided configurations into network devices (basic config tasks)
- Work on one site per week and move to the next upon completion
- Travel between NYC/NJ sites (mileage reimbursed; company car may be provided)
Required Skills
- Hands-on experience in Hub, Headend, or Central Office environments
- Fiber optic installation and testing
- Rack and stack of network equipment
- DC power installation
- Familiarity with optical platforms such as Ciena, Adtran, Lucent, Cisco, Juniper
- Understanding of core optical networks and service provider environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
You are an ISP technician who understands the complexity of a service provider's core network. You've worked in headend or CO environments and know uptime is non-negotiable. You're detail-oriented, comfortable with physical installs and fiber testing, and eager to learn configuration tasks. If you want exposure to advanced optical technologies and thrive in fast-paced projects, this role is for you.
Why Join Us
- Work on projects that strengthen the backbone of a major fiber network
- Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 and other advanced optical platforms
- Mileage reimbursement for travel; company vehicle may be provided
- Opportunity for long-term growth in core networking
Experience Level: Intermediate
Workplace Type: Fully onsite in NYC/NJ hubs
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 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.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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