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Optical Network Engineer IV

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Seattle, WA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/29/2026
TEKsystems is hiring a Network Engineer IV for one of the largest technology clients in the world based out of Seattle, WA. This is a contract position and cannot work on C2C or referral basis.

Description

  • Should have a minimum of 7 years industry experience.
  • Excellent network experience with the rollout of large DWDM networks and Optical network technologies and experience with optical planning and modeling tools.
  • Expertise IP networking fundamentals and extensive experience in the application of IP protocols.
  • In-depth knowledge of and experience with major internet routing protocols specifically BGP and OSPF
  • In-depth knowledge of and experience with major router platforms specifically with Cisco 37xx 49xx 65xx 73xx 76xx platforms including all compatible supervisory and line cards for these platforms.
  • Excellent network analysis fundamentals and robust troubleshooting skills.
  • Candidates should also have had significant past experience with and expertise in many of the following protocols technologies: DWDM T1/OTN IPv4 IPv6 TCP internals flow control BGP OSPF HSRP/GLBP PIMv2 IGMP LDP TACACS IPSEC VPNs netflow DNS HTTP.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

DWDM UI

  • Ability to troubleshoot and/or provision from any vendor UI.

Automation systems

  • Be able to discuss and propose ways to automate networking tasks (e.g. safe deployment of configuration, software upgrade, collection of metrics, traffic shift and impact mitigation).

Coding

  • Any programming/scripting language (if can't write in any language, at least must be able to read and understand Python code)

In general candidates should show ability to use command line tools and scripts, read and modify existing code/systems (e.g. Python, Ansible), discuss and comprehend automation tasks on a per-device basis.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Seattle, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 2025.

>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.

Salary : $60 - $75

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