Optical Transport Engineer with Security Clearance

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Optical Transport Engineer in McLean, VA. * Experience working as telecommunications engineer * Experience architecting and designing complex systems * Experience with network technology, components, systems, and vendors * Experience developing and implementing test plans and procedures and reviewing changes and operations of network systems * Experience with routed and switched networks, network management, and network control systems * Experience with global networking and regional solutioning * Experience in telecom service provider engagement * Experience in technical engineering leadership roles, including leading technically varied teams for successful deliveries on complex engineering programs to support products, services, and operations * Experience with cloud engineering * Knowledge of optical transport networks * Knowledge of additional communications systems technologies, including optical, voice, automation, or orchestration tools The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking ??Apply Today? you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.bfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca