OSP Engineer (Core Provisioning & Material Procurement Engineer)

Job description

Job#: 2089270

Job Description:

Apex Systems is a world class technology services business that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients’ digital visions.

Position: OSP Engineer (Core Provisioning & Material Procurement Engineer)

Location: Remote

Rate: $45 - $55/hr depending on experience

Duration: 12+ Month Contract

The position requires involvement throughout the life cycle of a service order including the design and material procurement.

The Engineer will utilize TIRKS, Capacity Creation Process (CCP) system, vSAP, and other internal systems to document all technical solutions and ensure a timely deployment of service.

Overview:

•Provisioning of all service orders including but not limited to TDM (T1/T3), Ethernet & Dark Fiber services

•Circuit design utilizing TIRKS (Trunks Integrated Record Keeping System)

•Transport design utilizing the Intelligent Edge Network (iEN) and GPON network

•Creation of legacy transport systems utilizing TIRKS

• Determines routing of high capacity special services over the fiber and copper networks

•Responsible for equipment configurations and card/port assignments

•Manages multiple Capacity Creation Requests for new hardware deployments, reconfigurations, decommissions, and First Office Application (FOA) projects

•Manages design requirements for circuit additions, upgrades, outside moves, repairs & rearrangements

•Coordinate and drive engineering issues to resolution

•Maintain excellent communication with field engineering, cross functional team members and direct management to ensure early identification of issues and timely resolution

•Collaborate with OSP & ISP Engineering/Planning teams

Required Skills:

•Bachelor degree in Engineering or technical/science/mathematics fields.

•Proficient computer skills (windows-based programs and corporate database systems).

•Demonstrate knowledge of circuit design, SONET, TDM, T1s, ISDN

•Strong working knowledge of fiber SONET/Transport – Tellabs, Alcatel Lucent, Adtran, Fujitsu, Ciena, Cisco.

•Candidate should have strong skills in oral and written communications, attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and organize work tasks.

•Must be able re-prioritize as needed in a fast-paced working environment, especially when dealing with time sensitive issues and mandated deadlines.

•Effective interpersonal skills to interact successfully with customers, management and team members to deliver customer satisfaction.

Desired Skills:

•Prior working experience and basic knowledge of telecom Outside Plant Engineering Practices.

•CAD Drawing – IDDS (Intelligent Design and Drafting System) /ICGS (Interactive Computer Graphics System) engineering system.

Additional Benefits:

For this opportunity, you will also be eligible for benefits through Apex for the contract period, 401K, medical/health benefits options, a W2 hourly rate, weekly pay, and direct deposit!

EEO Employer

Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe.

When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.

We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.

Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA.

Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Required Skill Profession

Engineers