Data Center Fiber Testing Lead

IDR, Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full benefits: medical, vision, dental

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Fiber Testing Lead to provide technical leadership and hands-on execution for fiber testing projects across the US and Canada. The role demands staying onsite with 100% road-warrior travel, often 4–5 weeks per site, and managing variable hours as projects demand.

The ideal candidate will have OLTS/OTDR experience (EXFO preferred), fiber type knowledge, and strong root-cause analysis skills to drive project success in fast-paced data center environments.

Qualifications

• Proven fiber testing and troubleshooting experience in data center environments (OLTS/OTDR).
• Ability to diagnose failed optics, determine root causes, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong on-site technical leadership and problem-solving across multi-site projects.
• Willingness to be 100% onsite with extensive travel across the US and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Execute fiber acceptance testing (OLTS, OTDR) and analyze results.
• Troubleshoot failed optics and diagnose root causes for management elevation as needed.
• Provide on-site technical leadership and coordinate with project teams.
• Support national data center projects including rack builds and structured cabling.

Skills

Fiber testing

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

On-site leadership

Travel readiness

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

EXFO

MPO-8

MPO-12

LC-to-LC connections

OS2

Job description

IDR is seeking a Data Center Fiber Testing Lead to join a remote opportunity. This role involves providing technical leadership and execution for fiber testing projects within large-scale data centers across the US and Canada. It offers an exciting chance to support cutting-edge data center infrastructure in a dynamic industry environment.

Position Overview for the Data Center Fiber Testing Lead:

• Execute fiber acceptance testing (OLTS, OTDR), analyze test results, troubleshoot failed optics, diagnose causes, and articulate findings to site and management.
• Provide on-site technical leadership, elevate only habitual or unresolved issues, self-govern day-to-day problems, and communicate status to project management or elevate as needed.
• Support national projects, including data center rack builds, structured cabling, and fiber testing, based on project demands.
• Be 100% onsite in a road warrior capacity, traveling across various locations in the US and Canada, often staying 4-5 weeks at each site.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with variable hours, ranging from 40 to 90+ hours per week depending on project needs.

Requirements for the Data Center Fiber Testing Lead:

• Proven experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting in data center environments, including OLTS and OTDR testing (EXFO preferred).
• Ability to troubleshoot failed optics, understand fiber types, connector types, fiber polarity, and root cause analysis.
• Strong technical knowledge of fiber types, MPO-8 / MPO-12, LC-to-LC connections, OS2, and different optic/connection types.
• Willingness to be 100% onsite, with a road-warrior mindset to travel extensively within the US and Canada.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to pass customer background checks covering records up to 12-15 years.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.