OSP Engineer II – Decommissioning

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking an experienced OSP Engineer for a 100% remote contract focused on phasing out legacy TDM equipment and retiring older Telcordia/TIRKS workflows. You will manage multiple projects in a structured 21-step decommissioning process, support OSP electronics, FTTP/TDM retirement, and coordinate with central offices from a remote work environment.

Candidates with strong OSP, TIRKS, Telcordia experience and proficiency in Excel will thrive; NE-based

Qualifications

• Strong Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience.
• TIRKS experience is required.
• Experience supporting OSP operations and systems.
• Experience working with OSP electronics connected to central offices.
• Experience with TDM switch decommissioning or retirement.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• 30% TIRKS / Telcordia Systems
• 25% OSP Engineering & Electronics
• 20% Switch Decommissioning / Retirement
• 15% Microsoft Office / Data Analysis
• 10% CAD / MicroStation / GIS
• Analyze OSP equipment and network information
• Work with TIRKS and related systems
• Support TDM switch retirement and associated OSP equipment decommissioning
• Process & Project Management across multiple projects
• Track project activities and ensure documentation is completed

Skills

OSP engineering

TIRKS

Telcordia systems

OSP electronics

TDM retirement

Microsoft Excel

Remote work

Tools

CAD

GIS

Job description

This is a 100% remote contract opportunity with a leading telecommunications organization supporting Outside Plant (OSP) engineering and network decommissioning initiatives. The role focuses on TIRKS, Telcordia systems, OSP electronics, FTTP, and TDM switch retirement, with candidates in the Northeast preferred but not required. The position is scheduled for 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST.

This is an opportunity for an experienced OSP Engineer to work on critical network modernization and switch retirement projects. The ideal candidate will bring strong OSP and TIRKS experience, along with Telcordia experience. You’ll manage multiple projects, work through a structured 21-step process, and gain hands‑on exposure to OSP equipment and systems supporting the retirement of legacy TDM infrastructure—all while working remotely.

Contract Duration: 12 – 30 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong Outside Plant (OSP) engineering experience
• TIRKS experience is required
• Experience supporting OSP operations and systems
• Experience working with OSP electronics connected to central offices
• Experience with TDM switch decommissioning or retirement
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Telcordia systems such as:
• LFACS
• LEIS
• TIRKS
• CAD experience
• GIS experience
• FTTP/FTTH experience
• Experience with telecom network/equipment retirement or decommissioning projects
• Strong drafting and documentation skills

What You Will Be Doing

• 30% TIRKS / Telcordia Systems
• 25% OSP Engineering & Electronics
• 20% Switch Decommissioning / Retirement
• 15% Microsoft Office / Data Analysis
• 10% CAD / MicroStation / GIS

Daily Responsibilities

• Analyze OSP equipment and network information
• Work with TIRKS and related systems
• Support TDM switch retirement and associated OSP equipment decommissioning
• 30% Process & Project Management
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Follow and execute the established 21-step decommissioning process
• Track project activities and ensure required documentation is completed
• Coordinate with engineering and network teams
• Review and update technical records
• Perform spreadsheet‑based analysis and reporting
• Communicate project status and requirements

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