Remote Nokia Transport Engineer

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.