Field Engineer - London, UK

Cogent Communications; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global internet service provider in Greater London is seeking a candidate to manage fiber optics network field activities. This role involves implementing network augmentations, working closely with network planning, and organizing projects with contractors. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in telecommunications, strong knowledge of telecom infrastructure, and a bachelor's degree in a technical field. The position requires 20% travel, and offers opportunities for collaboration and impact within the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks.
• High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Field experience in DWDM/SDH/IP networks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fiber optics network field activity.
• Implement long haul and metro network augmentation.
• Work with Network Planning for deployment expertise.
• Organize projects with contractors and staff.

Skills

Telecom infrastructure knowledge

Optical test equipment usage

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

DWDM/SDH/IP networks experience

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Optical test equipment

Job description

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fiber optics network field activity, Long haul and metro, Transport and Routers
• Implementation of long haul and metro network augmentation, coordination and installation
• Work with Network Planning to provide Field perspective to network deployment as well as to provide expertise in deployments.
• Organize projects with contractors and internal staff

Qualifications

Travel by car and/or plane 20%+ of time, remote office the rest of the time, at least 5+ years’ experience on telecommunication networks.

• Working knowledge on telecom infrastructure.
• Experience in the use of optical test equipment: power meters, OTDRs, OSAs, and interpretation of test results.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion.
• Field experience in DWDM / SDH / IP networks.
• Experience managing vendors and carriers.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience, certifications, or training.

Reporting

This position reports to the Field Engineering Director in United Kingdom.

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.