Fiber Network Engineer (Nokia PON) - Contract at Aspen Fiber Networks
Houston, Texas, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Nokia PON, GPON, XGS-PON, OLT, ONT, Fiber network deployment, Network troubleshooting, IP networking, TCP/IP, VLAN, DHCP, PPPoE, Router configuration, Firmware upgrades, Network optimization

Industry

Telecommunications

Description
Overview: Aspen Fiber Networks is seeking an experienced Nokia PON Specialist to support the deployment, optimization, and maintenance of our fiber network infrastructure. This is a contractor role for a hands-on professional who understands Nokia PON systems end-to-end and can execute high-quality field and network work with minimal oversight. Key Responsibilities: Deploy, configure, and maintain Nokia PON (GPON/XGS-PON) systems, including OLTs and ONTs Provision and troubleshoot subscriber routers and gateway equipment Perform turn-ups, testing, and validation of fiber circuits and customer connections Diagnose and resolve network performance issues across access and last-mile infrastructure Conduct routine maintenance, firmware upgrades, and system optimizations Work with OSP and ISP teams to ensure proper integration of fiber infrastructure Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, installs, and network changes Support emergency troubleshooting and outage response as needed Required Qualifications: Proven experience with Nokia PON platforms (e.g., ISAM FX, Altiplano, or similar) Strong understanding of GPON / XGS-PON architecture and provisioning workflows Hands-on experience deploying and configuring routers (residential and business class) Solid knowledge of IP networking (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, PPPoE, routing basics) Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with ISPs or fiber overbuilders Certifications in networking (e.g., CCNA, Nokia certifications) Experience working in master-planned communities or large-scale fiber deployments 100% Work from Home
Responsibilities
The specialist will deploy, configure, and maintain Nokia PON systems including OLTs and ONTs. They are also responsible for troubleshooting network performance, managing subscriber connections, and ensuring proper integration of fiber infrastructure.
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