OSP Engineer II

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; New Jersey; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking an experienced OSP Engineer II to support large-scale network decommissioning initiatives. The role focuses on retiring legacy switching infrastructure and related OSP equipment.

The position is fully remote; candidates with strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills will manage multiple projects, update records, reconcile inventory, and ensure successful network retirement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of OSP engineering, telecommunications engineering, or network operations experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with TIRKS (required).
• Experience supporting telecom infrastructure, network inventory, and circuit record systems.
• Knowledge of network decommissioning, switch retirement, or OSP operations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support network and switch decommissioning projects involving OSP electronic equipment connected to legacy TDM switching environments.
• Manage and execute decommissioning activities through established operational processes and workflows.
• Perform circuit inventory analysis, records validation, and database updates.
• Utilize TIRKS and related telecom OSS to identify, analyze, and update network records.
• Coordinate multiple projects and priorities while meeting project timelines and quality objectives.
• Analyze engineering and operational data using spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful retirement of network assets.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work in a highly detail-oriented environment with extensive computer-based analysis and documentation.

Skills

OSP engineering

TIRKS

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Excel & MS Office

Communication

Tools

TIRKS

LFACS

LEIS

Job description

Location

100% Remote (Northeast candidates preferred, but not required)

Work Schedule

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced OSP Engineer II to support large-scale network decommissioning initiatives within a telecommunications environment. This role will focus on the retirement of legacy switching infrastructure and associated Outside Plant (OSP) electronic equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong OSP experience, extensive knowledge of TIRKS, and familiarity with legacy telecom inventory and circuit management systems.

This is a fully remote position requiring strong analytical, organizational, and project coordination skills. The engineer will manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record updates, inventory reconciliation, and network decommissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support network and switch decommissioning projects involving OSP electronic equipment connected to legacy TDM switching environments.
• Manage and execute decommissioning activities through established operational processes and workflows.
• Perform circuit inventory analysis, records validation, and database updates.
• Utilize TIRKS and related telecom operational support systems to identify, analyze, and update network records.
• Coordinate multiple projects and priorities while meeting project timelines and quality objectives.
• Analyze engineering and operational data using spreadsheets and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful retirement of network assets.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work in a highly detail-oriented environment with extensive computer-based analysis and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of OSP engineering, telecommunications engineering, or network operations experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with TIRKS (required).
• Experience supporting telecom infrastructure, network inventory, and circuit record systems.
• Knowledge of network decommissioning, switch retirement, or OSP operations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with telecom inventory and engineering systems such as:
• TIRKS
• LFACS
• LEIS
• Switch-related inventory systems
• Experience with FTTP or fiber network environments.
• Familiarity with MicroStation or other CAD platforms.
• GIS experience is a plus.
• Prior experience supporting large telecommunications providers is highly desirable.