Title: Network Infrastructure Decommissioning Engineer

Location: Omaha, NE - onsite Duration: 6-12 Months

Salary Range:

Competitive hourly rate

Introduction

We are seeking a skilled professional to join our team as an engineer responsible for network grooming operations. This role involves transitioning services from the Coriant 7100 platform to the Ciena NGO platform, followed by systematic recovery of critical optical and card components. This is a 6-month opportunity with the potential for extension.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2

Associate degree or equivalent education and relevant experience

3-5 years of related experience in telecommunications, engineering, network planning, or equivalent

Proven track record in network grooming, decommissioning, and optical component handling

Solid understanding of DWDM, SONET/SDH, and Ethernet transport technologies

Strong data, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Detail-oriented with an intense focus on quality

Exceptional organizational, prioritization, communication, and time management skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Ciena NGO platform

Experience in asset recovery and inventory optimization

Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Systematically decommission Coriant 7100 network elements following successful migration to the Ciena NGO platform

Identify and harvest high-value optical modules and card components from retired equipment

Maintain detailed records of grooming activities, asset recovery, and platform changes

Work closely with engineering, field operations, and asset management teams to coordinate migration timelines

Investigate and resolve grooming-related faults or anomalies in real-time to support uninterrupted network performance

Company Benefits & Culture

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Supportive team environment

For immediate consideration please click APPLY or contact me directly at sachin.pathak@artech.com or call me at my work phone 973-295-4627 (WebEx).