Optical Network Engineer
TEKsystems
Posted Friday, August 1, 2025
Posting ID: JP-005450438
Pittsburgh, PA
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Industry: Telecom / ISP
Experience Level: Expert
🛠 Key Responsibilities
- Design and deploy DWDM transport systems across metro/regional networks
- Support installation and maintenance of muxponders, transponders, amplifiers, ROADMs
- Perform fiber testing (OSNR, light levels, OTDR, spectrum analysis)
- Troubleshoot Layer 1 transport issues
- Maintain network documentation (Visio diagrams, configs, circuit layouts)
- Collaborate with NOC, Field Techs, and Engineering teams
- Test new hardware/software in lab environments
- Contribute to capacity planning and infrastructure expansion
✅ Required Skills
- Deep knowledge of DWDM, OSNR, dispersion, attenuation
- Hands-on with platforms like Ciena, Infinera, Nokia, Cisco NCS, ADVA, Ekinops
- Familiarity with fiber testing tools (OTDRs, light meters, analyzers)
- Bonus: Layer 2/3 networking, Visio diagramming
🎓 Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Telecom, Engineering, or related field
- 3–6 years of experience in optical transport or DWDM systems
- Telecom or ISP experience preferred
Compensation:$105000
Contact Information
Email: cblyzwick@teksystems.com
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.
On-SiteTroubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Microsoft Visio
Telecommunications
IT Capacity Management
Wavelength-Division Multiplexing
Physical Layers
Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer
Spectral Analysis
Fiber Optic Testing
