Remote OSP Engineer II — Network Decommissioning Specialist

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

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.