Fully Remote Network Transport Engineer

About This Role

This role is for a seasoned Network Transport Engineer to design, implement, and maintain a high-performance IP/MPLS core network for a top-tier Alaska-based ISP. The engineer will work with cutting-edge optical and IP technologies, driving the reliability, scalability, and performance of a carrier-grade infrastructure. This is a fully remote contract position with a focus on packet-optical transport solutions and fiber network health.

Responsibilities

• Architect packet-optical transport solutions with fiber route validation, power budgets, and OSNR margins
• Conduct fiber characterization (OTDR, CD, PMD, splice loss, return loss) to validate optical paths
• Engineer long-haul and metro DWDM/ROADM links using Ciena 6500 and photonic line systems
• Deploy and test fiber spans using OTDR, OSA, PMD/CD analyzers
• Lead SONET/TDM to OTN/IP migrations with comprehensive fiber health checks
• Troubleshoot fiber impairments (CD, PMD, reflections, non-linear effects) impacting DWDM/OTN performance
• Deploy 400G/800G coherent optics ensuring OSNR/CD/PMD thresholds are met
• Manage service orders and circuit designs using MetaSolv or equivalent systems
• Maintain fiber characterization records and historical performance data
• Document MOPs, rollback plans, rack elevations, and post-change reports
• Track maintenance window activities and verify post-implementation success

Requirements

• Deep expertise in Nokia, MPLS, BGP, and network engineering
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and mentor junior engineers
• Advanced understanding of high availability, redundancy, testing, and security standards
• Strong cross-disciplinary engineering knowledge and decision-making autonomy
• Exceptional time and budget management across multiple concurrent initiatives

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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