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Shield

Senior Network Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Senior Network Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: Threshold ... Configure, implement, and troubleshoot customer telecommunications services, including DIA, DWDM ...

iNovex Information Systems

Network Engineer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$131K - $281K/yr

... Network Engineers, Systems Engineers and System Integration Technicians, responsible for the ... Assists telecommunications end users, telecommunications operations personnel, and ...

CTC Group

Network Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$155K - $200K/yr

Summary CTC Group is seeking Network Engineers , levels 1-3, to perform network management from ... Install and configure new network and telecommunications systems hardware and software. * Determine ...

CTC Group

Network Engineer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

Summary CTC Group is seeking Network Engineers , levels 1-3, to perform network management from ... Install and configure new network and telecommunications systems hardware and software. * Determine ...

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Redhorse Corporation

Senior Network Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$119K - $164K/yr

Lead the design, engineering, and administration of high-availability classified network ... Direct experience with the Justice Unified Telecommunications Network (JUTNet). * Professional ...

Luminis Health

Network Engineer - Senior

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

The role involves leading the network engineering group, ensuring compliance with organizational ... telecommunications/network devices to support the organizations business continuity/disaster ...

Google

Network Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

Datacenters and Telecommunication network design and optimization. Border Gateway Protocol (BGP ... developers build more sustainably. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to ...

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As of Jul 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance telecommunications network engineer in the United States is $49.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.26 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Telecommunications Network Engineer vs Freelance Network Security Specialist?

AspectFreelance Telecommunications Network Engineer
CredentialsCertifications like Cisco CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+
Work EnvironmentDesigning, implementing, and maintaining telecom networks for various clients
Employer & Industry UsageConsultants for telecom providers, ISPs, corporate networks
Comparison FocusNetwork infrastructure vs security protocols

While both roles require networking certifications and involve working with network systems, a Freelance Telecommunications Network Engineer focuses on building and maintaining telecom infrastructure, whereas a Freelance Network Security Specialist concentrates on protecting networks from threats. The engineer ensures reliable communication channels, while the security specialist safeguards data and systems from cyber threats.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Telecommunications Network Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Part Time. Highlights an 77% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,405 per year, or $49.2 per hour.
Telecom Network Engineer | 1059417

Telecom Network Engineer | 1059417

Revel IT

Seattle, WA

Contractor

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

OUR GOAL:
Treat our consultants and clients the way we would like others to treat us!
Interested in joining our team? Check out the opportunity below and apply today!
We are seeking Telecom Network Decommissioning Engineers to support a large-scale telecommunications infrastructure modernization initiative for our client. These engineers will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the retirement of legacy transport, voice, and optical network infrastructure while ensuring uninterrupted service for active customers.
  • Locations: Seattle, WA, Minneapolis, MN, Denver, CO, Phoenix, AZ
  • 9 Month + Contract
  • Travel expenses paid

This is a multi-site deployment supporting a major carrier network transformation program. We are hiring four (4) engineers per location to support simultaneous decommissioning activities across multiple network facilities. Engineers will work closely with network operations, transport engineering, field services, project management, and implementation teams to safely migrate services and retire legacy infrastructure.
Project Details
  • Large-scale telecom network modernization and decommissioning initiative
  • Multiple project locations nationwide
  • Four (4) Engineers required per location
  • Long-term infrastructure transformation program
  • Opportunity to support carrier-grade transport, optical, voice, and data network migrations
  • Collaborative team environment working alongside engineering, operations, and field services organizations
  • The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience with telecom network commissioning, transport engineering, network migrations, circuit grooming, and infrastructure lifecycle management.
  • Candidates who have worked with legacy carrier networks, central office environments, transport systems, or large-scale network transformation projects are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Circuit Migration & Traffic Grooming
  • Analyze and audit legacy transport and telecommunications networks to identify active customer services and dependencies.
  • Develop migration strategies to transition traffic from legacy infrastructure to modern IP, Ethernet, and fiber-optic platforms.
  • Perform traffic grooming activities to ensure service continuity during network retirement initiatives.
  • Validate network readiness and capacity requirements prior to decommissioning activities.
  • Coordinate customer-impact assessments and service migration schedules.
Decommissioning Planning & Execution
  • Develop comprehensive decommissioning plans for transport, optical, voice, and data network assets.
  • Coordinate network shutdown activities across engineering, operations, field services, and project management teams.
  • Identify and mitigate operational risks associated with equipment retirements and network migrations.
  • Support maintenance window execution and post-implementation validation activities.
  • Ensure all retired infrastructure is removed from service without impacting active customers.
Methods of Procedure (MOPs) & Technical Documentation
  • Create detailed Methods of Procedure (MOPs), Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs), and implementation plans.
  • Develop rollback and contingency procedures to minimize customer impact.
  • Produce engineering documentation, network diagrams, migration records, and operational turnover packages.
  • Ensure all decommissioning activities comply with carrier standards, change management processes, and operational policies.
Inventory Management & Asset Recovery
  • Audit network inventory databases and physical infrastructure records to verify equipment locations and service dependencies.
  • Update inventory management systems to maintain accurate asset records.
  • Coordinate hardware recovery, recycling, redeployment, and disposal processes.
  • Support reconciliation efforts between physical infrastructure and inventory databases.
  • Ensure retired assets are accurately tracked through the decommissioning lifecycle.
Site Exit, Power & Space Reclamation
  • Coordinate final equipment shutdowns following successful service migrations.
  • Facilitate rack removals, power disconnects, and infrastructure cleanup activities.
  • Support central office, data center, and network facility consolidation efforts.
  • Identify opportunities to reclaim power, cooling, and floor space for future network expansion initiatives.
  • Assist with site exit planning and facility optimization projects.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.
  • 5+ years of telecommunications, transport, network engineering, or infrastructure operations experience.
  • Experience working within carrier, service provider, telecommunications, or large enterprise network environments.
  • Strong understanding of network migration, transport engineering, circuit lifecycle management, and service provisioning.
  • Experience creating and executing technical implementation plans and MOPs.
  • Ability to analyze network dependencies and assess operational risk.
  • Experience coordinating maintenance windows and network change activities.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with SONET, SDH, TDM, DWDM, OTN, MPLS, Ethernet, IP, or optical transport networks.
  • Experience supporting network modernization, consolidation, migration, or decommissioning programs.
  • Familiarity with telecom inventory management systems, GIS platforms, and asset tracking databases.
  • Knowledge of central office, colocation, and data center environments.
  • Previous experience with Tier 1 telecom carriers, service providers, or large-scale network operators.
  • Experience commissioning, implementing, migrating, or decommissioning carrier network equipment.

Desired Backgrounds
Candidates may come from roles such as:
  • Transport Network Engineer
  • Telecom Network Engineer
  • Optical Network Engineer
  • Network Implementation Engineer
  • Transport Provisioning Engineer
  • Network Migration Engineer
  • Network Operations Engineer
  • Telecom Infrastructure Engineer
  • Central Office Engineer
  • Carrier Network Engineer
  • Network Turn-Up Engineer
  • Transport Commissioning Engineer

Key Skills
  • Network Decommissioning
  • Circuit Grooming
  • Traffic Migration
  • Transport Engineering
  • SONET / SDH
  • DWDM / Optical Transport
  • MPLS / IP Networks
  • Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
  • Capacity Creation Requests (CCRs)
  • Change Management
  • Asset Recovery
  • Inventory Reconciliation
  • Central Office Operations
  • Data Center Infrastructure
  • Risk Assessment
  • Service Migration Planning

Reference: 1059417
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At Revel IT, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or our other open roles!
Revel IT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Revel IT does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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