Find Your Next Role

OSP Designer – Kansas City, MO

Project Overview

TSG is partnering with a major telecommunications client on a large-scale fiber deployment initiative. 

This is a full turnkey engagement, with the initial phase focused on High-Level Design (HLD). Consultants will work closely with an internal client team lead to ensure design accuracy, adherence to timelines, and consistent quality standards. This role is ideal for designers who thrive in fast-paced, high-volume environments and enjoy collaborating directly with client stakeholders.

---

What You’ll Bring

• 3–6 years of mid-level OSP design experience supporting fiber or telecom infrastructure projects

• Hands-on experience with ESRI Suite, CAD/AutoCAD, and ArcGIS

• Strong experience reviewing highway and roadway prints and identifying conflicts with outside plant facilities

• Proven ability to read, interpret, input, and analyze data with a high degree of accuracy

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workloads in a deadline-driven environment

• High attention to detail with strong multi-tasking capabilities

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with cross-functional and client teams

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

---

Bonus Experience

• Prior consulting or client-facing project experience

• Experience supporting high-volume or accelerated fiber design programs

• Exposure to full lifecycle OSP design (HLD through LLD)

• Experience working within established design standards and QA/QC processes

---

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality OSP designs in support of large-scale fiber deployment initiatives

• Execute HLD design work while aligning with client standards and delivery expectations

• Manage assigned design workloads to ensure on-time and accurate completion

• Participate in the implementation and maintenance of design processes and procedures

• Collaborate with internal team leads, client stakeholders, contractors, and vendors

• Read, interpret, input, and analyze design data to support project objectives

• Maintain consistent communication to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, and quality

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
#LI-BF1

Position Title: OCCAS Servlet Developer (Java)
Contract Duration: 6-months (possible extension)
Start Date: ASAP/January
Work Location: REMOTE (flexible time zones)
Interview Process: 1 round interview with hiring manager

Reason for the need? 
Our client's Consulting Delivery Organization is supporting a major customer with large-scale network deployments and AI-driven communications solutions. The team is short on resources and needs experienced OCCAS developers to build, debug, and maintain SIP-based voice applications using Java on Oracle Communications Converged Application Server (OCCAS).

OVERVIEW/PROJECT DETAILS:

• Develop and maintain OCCAS Servlet applications using Java
• Assist in debugging and troubleshooting SIP-based voice applications
• Collaborate with customer teams on requirements, testing, and deployment
• Support integration of custom platforms into service provider networks
• Partner with offshore teams and managed services for delivery

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 5–7+ years of experience in Java development for enterprise applications
• Strong knowledge of OCCAS (Oracle Communications Converged Application Server)
• Hands-on experience with SIP-based voice applications and related protocols
• Familiarity with WebLogic for deployment and workflow management
• Proven ability to debug and troubleshoot complex telecom applications
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills and reliability

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree

DAY TO DAY:  

• Develop OCCAS Servlet applications using Java
• Debug and troubleshoot SIP-based voice applications
• Collaborate with customer teams for requirements and deployment
• Support integration of custom platforms into service provider networks
• Participate in customer-facing meetings and provide technical guidance

REMOTE INFO: Fully remote, US business hours, flexible time zones, 40-hour week


TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
#LI-AM1

Position Title: OCCAS Servlet Developer (DevOps Architecture)
Contract Duration: 6-months (possible extension)
Start Date: ASAP/January
Work Location: REMOTE (flexible time zones)
Interview Process: 1 round interview with hiring manager

Reason for the need? 
Our client's Consulting Delivery Organization is supporting a major customer  with large-scale network deployments and AI-driven communications solutions. The team is short on resources and needs experienced OCCAS developers to troubleshoot, debug, and build SIP-based voice applications on Oracle Communications Converged Application Server (OCCAS).

OVERVIEW/PROJECT DETAILS:

• Support large-scale network deployments for service providers and enterprise customers
• Focus on OCCAS (Oracle Communications Converged Application Server) for voice applications
• Work closely with customer teams on requirements, testing, and deployment
• Provide architecture guidance and DevOps support for OCCAS integrations
• Collaborate with offshore teams and managed services

MUST HAVE SKILLS:

• 5–7+ years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Strong knowledge of OCCAS (Oracle Communications Converged Application Server).
• Expertise in SIP-based voice applications and related protocols.
• Hands-on experience with WebLogic and workflow management.
• Solid understanding of Java for voice application development.
• Proven ability to work in DevOps environments (CI/CD, automation, deployment).
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills and reliability.

PLUS SKILLS: 

• Experience with service provider networks
• AI-driven telecom solutions
• 5G signaling knowledge

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree

DAY TO DAY:  

• Lead architecture and DevOps efforts for OCCAS-based voice applications
• Troubleshoot and debug SIP applications
• Collaborate with customer teams for requirements and deployment
• Support integration of custom platforms into service provider networks
• Participate in customer-facing meetings and provide technical guidance

REMOTE INFO: Fully remote, US business hours, flexible time zones, 40-hour week

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
#LI-AM1

Cisco SDA / Catalyst Center Integration Specialist (Bilingual)
Location: Remote (Rare / Occasional travel to Montreal; must be within 200km away)
Length: 12 month contract + extensions 

Cisco SDA / Catalyst Center Integration Specialist (Bilingual) Requirements:

• Bilingual (French & English)
• 7+ years in enterprise networking and operations
• Hands-on deployment and support of Cisco SDA in production environments
• Extensive Catalyst Center (DNAC) experience in: Lifecycle automation (SWIM, PnP); Assurance-driven operations; Template-based policy automation
• Strong knowledge of Cisco switching (Catalyst 9K preferred)
• Operational-level experience integrating with Cisco ISE: SGT mapping and compliance; 802.1X and TrustSec fundamentals
• Proven success leading RCA investigations in live networks
• Experience connecting Catalyst Center with: ServiceNow (CMDB + ticket automation); APIs (Python/REST + webhooks a plus)
• Understanding of ITIL/ITSM-aligned service workflowsFamiliarity with CI/CD configuration versioning preferred

Cisco SDA / Catalyst Center Integration Specialist (Bilingual) Responsibilities: 

•  Act as a Network SME to help customers upgrade their environment
• support technical discussions, documentation, and stakeholder communication (in French and English)
• Hands-on deployment and support of Cisco SDA in production environments

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
#LI-ES1
 

• Support Strategic Negotiators and Regional Program Managers with day-to-day project coordination and operational tasks.

• Oversee program management processes, track site actions, document meeting minutes, and manage follow-ups.

• Prepare reports, dashboards, presentations, contracts, and funding approval requests.

• Manage vendor payments and procurement workflows, including POs, wire payments, change orders, and documentation.

• Maintain data accuracy across internal tools and support budget and schedule tracking.

• Coordinate meetings, schedules, agendas, and communication across cross-functional teams.

• Participate in contractor/GC/subcontractor review and approval processes.

• Support pre-build and infrastructure phases of Data Center projects, including assisting with bids, negotiations, and designer/contract appointments.

• Document lessons learned and support global best-practice initiatives.

• 5–10 years of experience (ideal: 7 years) in Project Coordination, Project Engineering, Project Administration, or Project Management.

• Strong background in commercial construction .

• Exposure to land development processes, including land acquisition, site development, leasing agreements, easements, negotiations, zoning, and permitting.

• Experience working with or directly for a General Contractor (GC).

• Expertise in project budgeting/forecasting, cost management, and schedule management.

• Hands-on experience with procurement processes, due diligence, contract negotiations, change orders, purchase orders, and RFIs.

• Ability to coordinate across multiple programs and cross-functional teams, deliver updates, and manage reporting.
  
  TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
  #LI-RA1
   

Arista Networks – NPI Operations Manager

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Santa Clara, CA – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Duration: 6+ months, long-term with strong conversion potential
Role Overview
The NPI Operations Manager drives hardware product development from early prototypes through release to manufacturing. About 75% of the role is NPI development and 25% is manufacturing support. Heavy cross-functional work with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.

Ideal Background

• Mechanical Engineer who moved into Program/NPI Operations
• 3–5 years of program management specific to hardware
• Strong experience with PCB design/manufacturing and system-level networking hardware
• Experience in companies like: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Brocade, EMC, Jabil, Sanmina, Flex

Relevant Mechanical Eng. Areas:
Thermal engineering, liquid cooling, mechanical product design, rack-mounted systems.
Tools are flexible (Office, Google Suite, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years managing hardware programs
• Strong NPI experience; multiple NPI cycles completed
• PCB manufacturing/program experience
• Routing/switching/networking hardware (system-level)
• Scheduling, prototype planning, and build oversight
• Executive-level communication and status reporting
• Experience managing internal (EE/ME teams) + external (CMs) stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile project practices
• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background

Day-to-Day Breakdown

• 50% – Work with hardware engineering on schedules, prototypes, milestones, and build tracking
• 25% – Internal meetings and executive reporting
• 25% – Work with contract manufacturers; align on build readiness and schedule adherence

Core Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams (HW, SW, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, PM, Customer Support)
• Build and drive the master program schedule
• Oversee prototype builds and ensure alignment across engineering and CMs
• Monitor cost, schedule, and readiness across lifecycle phases
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues; escalate where needed
• Predict downstream impact of delays/quality issues and build contingency plans
• Support continuous improvement of product development processes

Arista Networks – NPI Operations Manager

Start Date: ASAP
Location: Santa Clara, CA – Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Duration: 6+ months, long-term with strong conversion potential
Role Overview
The NPI Operations Manager drives hardware product development from early prototypes through release to manufacturing. About 75% of the role is NPI development and 25% is manufacturing support. Heavy cross-functional work with engineering, manufacturing, and supplier partners.

Ideal Background

• Mechanical Engineer who moved into Program/NPI Operations
• 3–5 years of program management specific to hardware
• Strong experience with PCB design/manufacturing and system-level networking hardware
• Experience in companies like: Cisco, Juniper, HPE, Brocade, EMC, Jabil, Sanmina, Flex

Relevant Mechanical Eng. Areas:
Thermal engineering, liquid cooling, mechanical product design, rack-mounted systems.
Tools are flexible (Office, Google Suite, Smartsheet, MS Project).

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years managing hardware programs
• Strong NPI experience; multiple NPI cycles completed
• PCB manufacturing/program experience
• Routing/switching/networking hardware (system-level)
• Scheduling, prototype planning, and build oversight
• Executive-level communication and status reporting
• Experience managing internal (EE/ME teams) + external (CMs) stakeholders
• Familiarity with Agile project practices
• Mechanical Engineering degree or similar technical background

Day-to-Day Breakdown

• 50% – Work with hardware engineering on schedules, prototypes, milestones, and build tracking
• 25% – Internal meetings and executive reporting
• 25% – Work with contract manufacturers; align on build readiness and schedule adherence

Core Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams (HW, SW, Diagnostics, Manufacturing, PM, Customer Support)
• Build and drive the master program schedule
• Oversee prototype builds and ensure alignment across engineering and CMs
• Monitor cost, schedule, and readiness across lifecycle phases
• Identify and resolve cross-functional issues; escalate where needed
• Predict downstream impact of delays/quality issues and build contingency plans
• Support continuous improvement of product development processes

TSG is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
#LI-AM1