Circuit/Transport Technician III

Job Description

Position Title: Circuit/Transport Technician III

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting contract opportunity for a Circuit Technician with our client in Charlotte, NC

Job Responsibilities:

• Proactive technical leadership regarding issues related to service assurance and delivery, network reliability, and customer satisfaction
• High level analysis and identification of unique, complex, or chronic issues in the Transport network
• Ability to design and write technical bulletins, including the production and delivery of job aids, operational processes and procedures, and technical management methodologies
• In-depth knowledge and expertise in hardware/software/database operations to include fault troubleshooting for multiple Transport platforms including, Synchronous Optical Network (SONET), and ALL Digital Access Cross-Connect (DAC), such as Titan 5500 and 532L.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of how to interpret Circuit Layout Records (CLR) and schematics.
• High level understanding of electrical transport, to include, T3, T1 and DS0
• Technical direction of personnel and contractors in Field Operations and Core and Customer Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Centers.
  
  
  

Job Qualifications:

• 5 years of applicable experience
• Extensive knowledge and experience in architecture, interoperability, operations, growth, maintenance, and life cycle of Transport network services, and systems
• Subject matter expert in SONET and Digital Access Cross-Connect (DACS) including lower-level applications and associated technologies and configurations
• Knowledge of Element Management Systems (EMS), Operational Support Systems (OSS), network inventory, provisioning, and other support systems
• Ability to read Circuit Layer Records and Complex Schematics/designs
• Proficiency in interpersonal communications, particularly with up and downstream personnel at all company levels.
  
  
  

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Fully Remote
• Pay Rate Range: $44-$50/hr.
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C.
• 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.
  
  
  

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.