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TEKsystems · 1 day ago

Inside Plant Technician--POP, Headend, CO,

positionNew York, NY, US
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$35/hr - $38/hr

TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, seeking experienced ISP Technicians to support their Network Engineering team. The role involves executing critical Layer 1 and device installation tasks in hub, headend, and central office environments, ensuring the integrity and stability of a service provider network.

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Responsibilities

Perform rack & stack , cabling, labeling, and physical installation of network gear
Conduct and validate fiber testing (OTDR, power meter, light loss testing)
Support customer migrations between network devices with zero service interruption
Install and seed new optical transport and routing equipment in hubs/headends
Follow and execute MOPs (Methods of Procedure) accurately
Enter configuration commands into Ciena, Cisco, and other network platforms (configs provided)
Work closely with Network Engineering on hub/POP migration tasks
Update documentation and support ticketing workflows as needed
Travel throughout NJ, CT, Westchester, Long Island, and various POP locations

Qualification

Fiber testingOptical transport gearLayer 1 troubleshootingHub/Headend experienceCLI configurationMOP executionService provider networksCisco IOS familiarityCiena SAOS familiarity

Required

Experience working in Hub / Headend / Central Office environments
Background supporting service provider or carrier‑grade networks
Proficient with Optical transport gear: Ciena, Adtran, Lucent, Cisco, Juniper
Physical installation (rack/stack, cabling, grounding, power)
Strong fiber testing and Layer 1 troubleshooting experience
Ability to execute detailed MOPs
Ability to enter CLI configuration into network devices (training + configs provided)
Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required for travel

Preferred

CCNA-level knowledge helpful (cert preferred but not required)
Prior work in service provider POPs, headends, carrier hotels, or technical hub sites
Exposure to optical transport, Ethernet backhaul, and core routing platforms
Experience supporting network migrations or customer cutovers
Familiarity with Cisco IOS, Ciena SAOS, Junos, or similar command-line environments

Benefits

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)

Company

TEKsystems

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At TEKsystems, they understand people. Every year they deploy over 80,000 IT professionals at 6,000 client sites across North America,
dateFounded in 1994
location
Hanover, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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http://www.teksystems.com

H1B Sponsorship

TEKsystems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (52)
2023 (33)
2022 (22)
2021 (36)
2020 (53)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Ryan Skains
Vice President, TEKsystems Global Services
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