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Remote Nokia Transport Engineer

TEKsystems
$50.00 - $65.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Jul 12, 2025
TEKsystems is seeking a skilled Transport Engineer to support our Alaska-based client in a fully remote capacity. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity ideal for professionals with a strong background in telecommunications and network infrastructure. As a Transport Engineer, you'll apply core engineering principles to design, implement, and support high-availability network systems. You'll collaborate across departments to ensure robust, scalable, and secure network solutions that align with industry standards. Key Responsibilities: * 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. * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical training. * Participate in on-call rotation after initial training. Technical Environment: * Technologies: TDM/FDM, DOCSIS, QoS, TCP/UDP, CWDM/DWDM, xDSL, SONET, HFC, PON * Vendors/Tools: Nokia, Ciena, Fujitsu, MetaAssist, CommScope, Cisco WLC * Skills: Circuit Design, Transport Engineering, Network Troubleshooting, IP Addressing, Network Diagrams What You Bring: * Solid understanding of network engineering principles and telecommunications standards. * Experience with Nokia transport systems and access technologies. * Strong diagnostic skills for Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks. * Excellent communication and documentation skills. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with capacity planning and bandwidth forecasting. * Familiarity with network monitoring tools and performance tuning. * Ability to support remote sites and off-site personnel. 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 Jul 25, 2025. h4>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.