Data Center Fiber Tech: OTDR & Fusion Splicing

GCS Recruitment; North Bergen (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Data Center Technician to install, test, maintain, and repair fiber optic infrastructure in a contract role. The position focuses on OTDR testing, fusion splicing, terminations, and network troubleshooting within data center environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on OTDR experience, proficiency with splicing, and strong knowledge of single- and multi-mode fiber, Ethernet/IP/SONET networks, and related testing tools. On-site work preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with OTDR testing and interpreting OTDR traces.
• Experience with fusion splicing, fiber termination, and fiber troubleshooting.
• Strong knowledge of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic networks.
• Experience using EXFO, VIAVI/JDSU OTDRs, Optical Power Meters, Light Source, and VFL.
• Familiarity with Ethernet, IP, and SONET transmission networks.
• Ability to read fiber network diagrams, maintain testing documentation, and work independently.
• Experience in data center, telecom, or enterprise network environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform OTDR testing to identify fiber faults, loss, bends, and breaks.
• Complete fusion splicing, fiber termination, and cable repairs.
• Install, test, and commission fiber optic links.
• Troubleshoot and restore fiber network connectivity.
• Support Fiber Optic, Ethernet, IP, and SONET transmission systems.
• Maintain accurate testing records, OTDR reports, and trouble tickets.
• Manage fiber tools, test equipment, and inventory.
• Work with internal teams to support installations and network maintenance.

Skills

OTDR testing

Fiber splicing

Fiber termination

Fiber troubleshooting

Single-mode fiber

Multi-mode fiber

Tools

EXFO OTDR

VIAVI/JDSU OTDR

Optical Power Meter

Light Source

Visual Fault Locator

Job description

Job Title: Data Center Technician

Job Type: Contract

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Data Center Technician with experience in fiber splicing, and fiber optic troubleshooting. The technician will be responsible for installing, testing, maintaining, and repairing fiber optic infrastructure while ensuring high network reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform OTDR testing to identify fiber faults, loss, bends, and breaks.

Complete fusion splicing, fiber termination, and cable repairs.

Install, test, and commission fiber optic links.

Troubleshoot and restore fiber network connectivity.

Support Fiber Optic, Ethernet, IP, and SONET transmission systems.

Maintain accurate testing records, OTDR reports, and trouble tickets.

Manage fiber tools, test equipment, and inventory.

Work with internal teams to support installations and network maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

Hands-on experience with OTDR testing and interpreting OTDR traces.

Experience with fusion splicing, fiber termination, and fiber troubleshooting.

Strong knowledge of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic networks.

Experience using EXFO, VIAVI/JDSU OTDRs, Optical Power Meters, Light Source, and Visual Fault Locator (VFL).

Familiarity with Ethernet, IP, and SONET transmission networks.

Ability to read fiber network diagrams, maintain testing documentation, and work independently.

Experience working in data center, telecom, or enterprise network environments is highly preferred.

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.