Job Requirements
Jb Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$90,000 - $104,000
Job Description
Overview:
TEKsystems are seeking a hands-on Optical Transport Network Engineer to support a critical DoD program focused on expanding and securing mission-critical telecom infrastructure.
This role is ideal for a mid-level network engineer with experience in optical transport systems, circuit activation, and IP networking who thrives in a structured, high-impact environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Implement and activate new network circuits and optical transport services
- Configure and test routers, switches, and transport equipment
- Coordinate with customers, vendors, and engineers to deliver end-to-end connectivity
- Execute service orders (TSOs/TSRs) in accordance with DISA processes
- Perform network testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues
- Support change management processes for network updates
- Monitor networks post-change to ensure no mission impact
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Security+ (IAT Level II certification)
- 4+ years of experience in Network engineering or network administration
- Strong understanding of:
- Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS)
- WAN technologies and TCP/IP
- VLANs, VPNs, and network services
- Experience with:
- Network configuration and implementation
- Circuit activation / service provisioning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with optical transport / DWDM / telecom networks
- Prior experience in DISA or DoD environments
- Familiarity with TSOs, TSRs, and telecom service orders
Desired Certifications:
- CCNA, CCNP, or similar
- ITIL or other relevant certifications
Employee Value Proposition:
- Support a mission-critical DoD network
- Work with cutting-edge telecom and transport technologies
- Be part of a team driving secure infrastructure expansion
- Strong growth opportunities within a federal program environment
Company Benefits:
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)
TEKsystems are seeking a hands-on Optical Transport Network Engineer to support a critical DoD program focused on expanding and securing mission-critical telecom infrastructure.
This role is ideal for a mid-level network engineer with experience in optical transport systems, circuit activation, and IP networking who thrives in a structured, high-impact environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Implement and activate new network circuits and optical transport services
- Configure and test routers, switches, and transport equipment
- Coordinate with customers, vendors, and engineers to deliver end-to-end connectivity
- Execute service orders (TSOs/TSRs) in accordance with DISA processes
- Perform network testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability
- Troubleshoot and resolve network connectivity issues
- Support change management processes for network updates
- Monitor networks post-change to ensure no mission impact
Required Qualifications:
- Active Secret Clearance
- Security+ (IAT Level II certification)
- 4+ years of experience in Network engineering or network administration
- Strong understanding of:
- Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, ISIS)
- WAN technologies and TCP/IP
- VLANs, VPNs, and network services
- Experience with:
- Network configuration and implementation
- Circuit activation / service provisioning
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with optical transport / DWDM / telecom networks
- Prior experience in DISA or DoD environments
- Familiarity with TSOs, TSRs, and telecom service orders
Desired Certifications:
- CCNA, CCNP, or similar
- ITIL or other relevant certifications
Employee Value Proposition:
- Support a mission-critical DoD network
- Work with cutting-edge telecom and transport technologies
- Be part of a team driving secure infrastructure expansion
- Strong growth opportunities within a federal program environment
Company Benefits:
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)
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