Remote IP Core Network Administrator Nokia / Ciena

TEKsystems is seeking multiple Remote IP Core Network Engineers to provide Core network monitoring and support to our Alaska based ISP.

This will be a contract to hire engagement

This resource will be 100% remote

Description:

Purpose of Position: Provides expertise and support of the local area IP Core Network including complex client-server environments. The position will provide operational monitoring, support, analysis, and systems administration. Install, configure, and support the organization’s core network by maintaining systems, applications, security, and network configurations. Responsible for the configuration, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of data communications hardware and software. Coordinate, install, test, troubleshoot, upgrade and maintain the network.

Maintain the company’s systems, wireless data/IP and core network environment by providing operational support for the company’s core IP, MPLS, Carrier Ethernet and Data/IP network systems.

Technical support for incident resolution related to wireless telecommunication technologies, including a growing 5G network.

Incidents range from total outages to chronic intermittent issues causing a reduction of service in accordance with design criteria and quality goals.

Essential Duties of All Levels in the Position:

• Project work relating to platform growth and support.
• Change Management and management plans
• Configuration and troubleshooting of Nokia, Cisco, Brocade, and Juniper IP/MPLS routers and switches.
• Working independently and/or in teams with little or no supervision required, providing primary support responsibility for multiple network platforms.
• Management of network resources
• Reviewing facilities utilization and performance.
• Creating and auditing network and systems documentation.
• Inventory tracking and maintenance, reports ensuring network elements meet expected life cycle/s.
• Performs daily operational checks and preventative maintenance on all associated equipment.
• Compile and generate statistical/traffic & network performance reports including bandwidth usage. Identify the bottleneck on associated IP links
• Responsible to perform system software and hardware upgrades working with Engineering.
• Working closely with Engineers and other company business groups to resolve problems affecting customers. Ensure compliance with network SLAs.
• Tracks repair parts and materials according to established procedures.
• Installs, configures and supports the company’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and internet systems, or a segment of a network system.
• Monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and may perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
• Responsible for direct customer communication and Tier I and Tier II escalation support.
• May monitor and test site performance to ensure sites operate correctly and without interruption.
• Supports in-network modeling, analysis, planning, and coordination between network and data communications hardware and software.
• Administer / perform network security measures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be able to handle moderate levels of stress while demonstrating excellent interpersonal and professional interaction skills with customers and other employees.
• Experience managing large network platforms.
• Demonstrated working experience in the use of Visio.
• Understanding of standard wide area concepts such as routing, multicasting, broadcasting, duplex and half-duplex, reliability and testing, high availability, security and standards.
• Experience with SNMP based network management systems, configuration and operation strongly recommended.
• Demonstrate excellent administrative and organizational skills, able to effectively document procedures and technical processes.
• Experience with Remedy, Metasolv, Statseeker, Cacti, Cisco Prime, and X-windows configuration and operation is strongly recommended.
• Ongoing skill development is required to help achieve best MTTR (Mean time to repair) and assist in network optimization

Certifications: Industry-specific certifications are highly valued and contribute toward education.

Preferred Certifications:

Network/Wireless Focus:

• Cisco CCNA, Nokia NRS-I, or equivalent
• Cisco CCNP, Nokia NRS-II, or equivalent, SCTE DEP

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 – $65.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2025.

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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