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Optical Network Engineer

TEKsystems
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/19/2025 CLOSED ON 12/19/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Optical Network Engineer position at TEKsystems?

TEKsystems is looking for a Optical Network Engineer for one of our top clients in the USA area in a fast paced environment. They offer stability, growth, updated technology and more. See the top skills & job description below. his role will be 100% remote.

Top Skills

  • 3-5 years of IP and Optical Transport Experience
  • Experience with Cisco & Juniper routers
  • JIRA experience
  • ISP experience


Job Duties

Our client is a looking for Optical Network Engineer to work in a fast paced environment. As a Network Engineer you will design protocol compatibility standards, develop network enhancements, recommend improvements, and be responsible for implementing network architecture and designs.

  • Participate in network planning, network architecture design and engineering
  • Integrate and schematically depict communication architectures, topologies, hardware, software, transmission and signaling links and protocols into complete network configurations
  • Evaluate new products, perform network problem resolution
  • Assist in the development and documentation of technical standards
  • Develop and implement approved methods of procedure
  • Design and establish protocol compatibility standards, develop and implement network enhancements and make recommendations for improvement
  • Work on projects/systems/issues of medium to high complexity surrounding network planning, configuration and optimization
  • Provide escalated tier support across organizations and to third party vendors
  • Work on one or more projects as a project team member, occasionally as a project team lead
  • Adhere to industry specific local, state, and federal regulations, as applicable


if you are interested please apply for this role

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/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 hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

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