Fully Remote Network Transport Engineer

TEKsystems is seeking a seasoned 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 Ciena 6500 and photonic line systems

2. Implementation, Turn-Up & Migration

3. Documentation & Workflow

4. Tools & Platforms

Preferred Certifications

Required Skills & Expertise

Work Schedule

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.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Little Rock, AR.

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 :

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 2025.

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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 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.