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# Optical Transport Implementations Engineer

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Wavelength-Division Multiplexing, Internet Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Configuration and Change Management, Routing, Network Service, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, SC Clearance
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8967042/optical-transport-implementations-engineer

## About the Role

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, 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

## Description

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


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