On-Site Optical Network Engineer – Secret Clearance

Apex Systems; Illinois; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC seeks a Network Engineer for a 100% on-site role at Scott AFB, IL. You will lead the design, coordination, and execution of test plans to ensure seamless interoperability of the customer’s legacy network and modern services, acting as the local SME for network modernization.

Responsibilities include translating test results into implementation actions, supporting deployment across Layer 0-2, assisting with pre-commissioning, and documenting configurations and testing outcomes

Qualifications

• 7+ years of network engineering experience.
• Experience with Ethernet and Optical networks.
• Active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, coordination, and test plan execution for network interoperability.
• Serve as SME on standards development and modernization efforts.
• Provide deployment guidance and document configurations and results.
• Collaborate with customers and internal teams on network requirements.

Skills

SONET

DWDM

ROADM/nOADM

Ethernet

IP/MPLS/L3

MPLS-TP

NMS

Lab work

Tools

Ciena MCP/Navigator

NMS

Job description

Apex Systems, LLC seeks a Network Engineer for a 100% on-site role at Scott AFB, IL. You will lead the design, coordination, and execution of test plans to ensure seamless interoperability of the customer’s legacy network and modern services, acting as the local SME for network modernization.

Responsibilities include translating test results into implementation actions, supporting deployment across Layer 0-2, assisting with pre-commissioning, and documenting configurations and testing outcomes