Transport Engineer - Nokia

TEKsystems is seeking a Telecom Transport Network Engineer with strong Nokia experience for a Long Term Opportunity
This role can sit remotely in the US. Candidates MUST be eligible to work in the US for any employer WITHOUT sponsorship.
This is a W2 contract to hire opportunity for 6-12 months.
MUST be committed to working Alaskan core business hours - Monday - Friday 8-5pm AKST
Candidates MUST have experience with the top required skills below.
TOP REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
MUST HAVE STRONG NOKIA EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE - REQUIRED
Protocols & Standards:

• TDM/ FDM
• TCP/ UDP
• DAA
• OSPF
• 802.11 ax/ac/n
• QoS
• DPoE
• BGP
• IS-IS
• Ethernet
• CWDM/ DWDM
• T-Carrier
• MPLS
• SONET

Hardware and Software:

• Nokia
• MetaAssist
• Actellis
• Fujitsu
• Cisco WLC
• Ciena
• Turin/ TransNav
• Calix/ CMS
• Ribbon

Preferred Certifications:

• Nokia NRS, NSR I/ II, NSRAJNCDA
• CCNA, CCNP, CCIE
• PCNSA, PCNSE
• SCTE
• JNCIP, JNCIS, JNCIA, JNCIE
• CMTS

JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Alaskan telecom client is looking to add experienced Transport Engineers to their team for a long term contract, possible contract-to-hire. Advanced skills with Juniper, Nokia and Cisco equipment as well as L2/L3 protocols is desired.
This position applies engineering principles to multiple sub-groups within the Technology Solutions internal departments; responsible for architectural design, development, implementation, and support within the company and/or between business departments that follow telecommunication industry standards using engineering principles.

• This is a expert level position and requires the ability to perform highly complex and diverse duties under deadlines and operating constraints. Design, plan, analyze, and implement networks delivering services across multiple company business departments. Must be able to make independent engineering decisions and provide technical direction for resolution. Responsible for review and provide final engineering design specifications and service requirements. Receives clear direction on assignment objectives, complex features, and possible solutions, supervisory assistance on unusual problems. Capable of performing project engineer on large projects with the ability of mentoring, coordinating, directing, assisting, and providing technical direction to junior engineers and technicians. Comprehensive understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability and testing, security, and standards. Superior time management skills to manage multiple complex projects smoothly and professionally on time and on budget.
• Defines, designs, and implements complex projects utilizing standard telco engineering principles and concepts, efficiency, redundancy, availability, security, and scalability, responsible for new systems' planning and implementation. Defines KPIs for operational management, provides and updates operational documentation, training, and diagrams. Works with management and engineering staff to determine future architecture and planning requirements and assures that needs are met by proposed future designs and long-term plans. Project coordination to include facilitating customer sales via technical support and engineering efforts.
• Mentors and supports junior engineers and technicians.
• Supports and manages escalations to resolution.

DUTIES PERFORMED AT ALL LEVELS:
Essential Duties of All Levels in the Position:

• Ensures the integrity of high availability network infrastructure to provide maximum performance in design, implementation, and support.
• Able to understand standard engineering concepts of availability, efficiency, redundancy, scalability, and security.
• Able to Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of the current network and/or systems
• facilities.
• Maximizes performance using network monitoring tools, troubleshooting network and/or system outages, scheduling updates, and collaborating with architects on optimization.
• Maintains professional skillset by participating in educational opportunities, technical organizations, reading professional publications, and personal use of technology.
• Provides detailed reports on network operational status, and milestones related to project completion.
• Capable of remote site support for off-site personnel and customers.
• Coordinates with project management and engineering teams on a regular basis. Supports and manages escalation events. Develops and updates documentation and support materials.
• Mentors' junior engineers and technicians.

Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• High-level understanding of standard engineering concepts such as high availability, redundancy, reliability, scalability, and security.
• Strong ability to create and edit network drawings using Microsoft Visio application.
• Advanced experience with the configuration of Alcatel/Nokia, Cisco, Brocade, or Juniper routers and switches.
• Advanced understanding of routing protocols such as BGP, MPLS, ISIS, OSPF, EIGRP, etc
• Strong understanding of project management concepts.
• Strong understanding of RSVP, LDP, and PIM.
• Strong understanding of data center network design.
• Strong understanding of common transport technologies such as Ethernet, SONET, TDM, Fiber, Microwave, Satellite, WiFi, cellular, etc.
• Extensive experience with layer-2 Ethernet technologies such as VLANs, STP, LACP, MC-LAG, etc.
• Strong analytic, strategic, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills.
• Self-directed and motivated, highly focused on the company and departmental goals.
• Creative and innovative problem solver.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively together towards a common goal.
• Ability to Identify, report, and resolve technical problems in a manner that is consistent with established guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• *A combination of relevant work experience and/or education sufficient to perform the duties of the job may substitute to meet the total years required on a year-for-year basis
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Technologies, Electrical Engineering, or relevant field. *
• Minimum of six (6) years' experience in progressive engineering in information technology, design and implementation using engineering principles, complex project management within telecommunications including technology insertion, or related experience.

*Preferred:

• Experience within the telecommunications industry.
• Other telecom industry or job specific certifications.

Experience Level
Expert Level
Skills
Transport
Top Skills Details
Transport
Additional Skills & Qualifications
NRS-1 or NRS-2, Nokia, Actellis, BGP, OSPF, MPLS, IS IS
Experience Level
Expert Level
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.