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Optical Network Engineer
 TEKsystems | |
$80,000.00 - $105,000.00 / yr
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 United States, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh | |
 Aug 01, 2025 | |
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*Description*
Our customer is seeking an Optical Network Engineer with strong DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing) expertise to support the design, deployment, and maintenance of our regional optical transport network. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability and scalability of our fiber infrastructure by assisting with the implementation and troubleshooting of high-capacity optical systems. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience working with transport platforms in a telecom or ISP environment and is comfortable working in a lab setting. This position also supports network expansion, service turn-ups, and equipment upgrades as part of a broader Engineering team. Must be local to the Pittsburgh area. Hybrid work environment. Key Responsibilities: * Assist in the design, configuration, and deployment of DWDM transport systems across metro and regional networks * Support field personnel during installation and maintenance of muxponders, transponders, amplifiers, and ROADMs * Understand fiber characteristics including OSNR, light-level measurements, fiber testing, and link validation * Troubleshoot transport-related issues at Layer 1 and coordinate resolution efforts * Maintain accurate documentation of network diagrams, equipment configurations, and circuit layouts * Collaborate with NOC, Field Technicians, and Engineering to support service delivery and upgrades * Participate in testing new hardware, software updates, and system features in lab environments * Provide input on capacity planning and support project-based infrastructure expansion *Skills* Network engineering, Router, Cisco routers, Switches, Data center *If you are interested in learning more, please apply ! * *Pay and Benefits* The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $105000.00/yr. annual short term, health benefits *Workplace Type* This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburgh,PA. *Application Deadline* This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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. | |