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Optical Network Engineer III

Apex Systems
Charlotte, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026
Job#: 3028480

Job Description:

Position: Optical Network Operations Engineer

Location: Remote

6-12 Month Contract

Candidate will perform moves/adds/changes on the Business optical network and needs hands on practical experience with configuring one or more of Nokia PSS, CISCO NCS2015, Ciena 6500 platforms. Wave builds at 10/100/400G.

Required Qualifications

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO SPECTRUM ENTERPRISE

  • Experience: 5 years of experience in Optical Transport Deployment
  • Experience with an optical network provider, or vendor acting in an operations or engineering role. Experience in building optical networking infrastructure and/or optical networking equipment/systems.
  • 3 years of experience with the operation, administration, and maintenance of Optical transport networks. Primary equipment includes Nokia PSS, CISCO NCS2015, Ciena 6500
  • Design, build, configure, and manage the installation/deployment of the Spectrum Enterprise optical network including infrastructure, hardware setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and decommissioning old gear as we're in a constant upgrade cycle
  • Ability to receive complex work packages/network designs via workflow tool, interpret the request, execute the tasks to include: complete accurate impact statements and build Change Requests that include a detailed MOP
  • Experience with routing protocols, optical transport systems, provisioning and troubleshoot above noted equipment with various common service configurations.
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Technical Skills: strong familiarity with OTN, SONET, DWDM
  • Abilities: Ability to self-manage multiple tasks simultaneously across various job assignments; maintain accurate ticket status, work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, with strict deadlines; execute above work on live customer circuits with skillset to avoid workman caused outages; work in a 24/7 on-call rotation as needed to support trouble tickets and break/fix as we support at a Tier 4 level.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CCNP along with OCP, NONC or other industry-specific optical certifications
  • Strong knowledge of one or more: Nokia PSS, CISCO NCS2015, Ciena 6500
  • Optical migrations experience

Keywords:

  • Optical Network Implementation
  • Optical Network Deployment, Commissioning, Maintenance, Operations
  • Optical Transport Systems (OTN), G.709
  • DWDM (Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing), Flex Grid
  • Fiber Optic Networks/Communication
  • Wave turn-up, OTU, ODU, 10G, 100G, 200G etc
  • Network Performance Optimization
  • MOP (Method of Procedure) Writing
  • OTN, SONET/SDH, DWDM, CWDM
  • Certs: OCP, NONC, OTT, ONP, CONA/CONE, (IP certs in addition is good, like CCNA/P)

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6 months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated.

NYSE: ASGN

4400 Cox Road

Suite 200

Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Apex Systems.

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