Central Office / Inside Plant Technician - Core Network

Job Description

Job Description

Central Office / Inside Plant Technician – Core Network

New York Metro (NYC / NJ / Long Island)

Contract-to-Hire | Mileage Reimbursement

Must Have (Non-Negotiable)

• Hands-on experience working inside central offices, headends, hubs, or data centers
• Experience with broadband-grade or carrier-class network equipment
• Ability to support live network migrations without impacting service
• Reliable personal vehicle required for site-to-site travel

If you haven't worked in a CO, headend, or data center environment, this won't be a fit.

Overview

This role supports active core network and data center upgrades across the New York Metro area. You'll be working in live service provider environments — central offices, headends, and hub locations — where uptime is critical. Work includes equipment swaps, migrations, and installs inside Lightpath and similar facilities.

This is hands-on, production work — not entry-level and not a general cabling role.

What You'll Be Doing

• Rack and install telecom, optical transport, and data center equipment in COs, headends, and hubs
• Support network migrations and equipment swaps in live environments
• Follow MOPs to ensure clean execution and zero service impact
• Load configurations and assist with device turn-up
• Perform fiber testing (optical power, path verification, etc.)
• Install and terminate DC power as needed
• Travel site-to-site across NYC, NJ, and Long Island

What You Need

• Proven ISP / service provider experience in CO, headend, hub, or data center environments
• Strong rack and stack experience with telecom and core network gear
• Fiber installation, dressing, and testing experience
• Experience working with DC power systems
• Ability to follow MOPs and support migration work
• Troubleshooting ability during installs and cutovers
• Some familiarity with OTN and/or Ethernet is a plus
• Reliable personal vehicle required; valid driver's license in good standing

Equipment Experience (must have some)

Ciena (6500 preferred), Juniper, Cisco ASR, Adtran, Adva, or similar transport / optical platforms

Additional Info

• Work is primarily 2nd shift aligned to migration schedules
• Travel throughout NYC metro (Lightpath hubs, COs, and similar sites)
• Mileage reimbursed; company vehicle may be available long-term
• Long-term contract-to-hire tied to core network upgrade projects

Job Type & Location

Contract-to-Hire | New York Metro Area — report to Jersey City, NJ

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Jersey City,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.