Director of Fiber & Network Infrastructure Planning

Alaska Communications Systems Holdings, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 131,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Communications seeks a Director of Network Infrastructure & Planning to lead LAN/L1 design and end-to-end planning for the ACS network. You’ll own Layer 1 infrastructure, fiber routes, ducts, and records, coordinating with Layer 2/3 teams to align transport, routing, and capacity with business needs.

You will translate strategy into actionable plans, drive capital planning, and ensure site readiness across Alaska to support reliable connectivity and service delivery for customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Ten (10) years of telecommunications engineering/construction experience.
• Equivalency may substitute education for years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end planning and design accountability for Layer 1 network infrastructure.
• Oversees inside plant infrastructure capacity and space readiness.
• Develops budgetary inputs, capital forecasts, and business case support.
• Coordinates Layer 1 with Layer 2/3 planning for resiliency and growth.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Adaptability

Analytical Skills

Creative

Detail Oriented

Judgment

Problem Solving

Technical Aptitude

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related fields

Tools

OSP Insight

AutoCAD

Job description

Alaska Communications seeks a Director of Network Infrastructure & Planning to lead LAN/L1 design and end-to-end planning for the ACS network. You’ll own Layer 1 infrastructure, fiber routes, ducts, and records, coordinating with Layer 2/3 teams to align transport, routing, and capacity with business needs.

You will translate strategy into actionable plans, drive capital planning, and ensure site readiness across Alaska to support reliable connectivity and service delivery for customers and