DWDM Data Center Technician

Tek Tree LLC; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel opportunities

Leadership growth

Carrier-grade infrastructure exposure

Résumé du poste

Tek Tree LLC is hiring a DWDM Data Center Technician to perform activation, commissioning and troubleshooting of DWDM equipment across multiple sites. You will work with Ciena, Nokia, and Cisco optical platforms, read network designs, and lead field activities when needed. Extensive travel to projects nationwide is required.

The role focuses on high-level technical execution in data center and telecom environments, with opportunities for growth into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Hands-on DWDM activation, commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM systems and optical transport networks.
• Experience with Ciena, Nokia or Cisco optical platforms is highly preferred.
• Read and interpret network designs, schematics, and engineering docs.
• Ability to travel and work independently in the field.
• Valid driver’s license; willingness for extensive travel.
• Experience in data centers or telecom infrastructure is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Perform installation, activation, and commissioning of DWDM equipment.
• Work with optical platforms such as Ciena, Nokia, and Cisco.
• Execute turn-up procedures and service activation.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting using OTDR and power meters.
• Read and interpret network designs and engineering documents.
• Support backbone and long-haul deployments.
• Lead field activities when required and mentor junior technicians.
• Ensure all work meets client standards and technical requirements.

Connaissances

DWDM systems

Optical transport

Ciena/Ciena 6500

Nokia optical platforms

Cisco optical platforms

OTDR

Fiber testing

Field troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Outils

OTDR

Power meters

Fiber testers

Description du poste

Locations: Chicago, IL St. Louis, MO and Atlanta GA

We are currently hiring a DWDM Data Center Technician with hands-on experience in optical network activation, commissioning, and troubleshooting. This role is focused on high-level technical execution, not basic fiber installation.

Responsibilities

Perform installation, activation, and commissioning of DWDM equipment

Work with optical platforms such as Ciena (6500, Waveserver), Nokia (1830), and Cisco

Execute turn-up procedures and service activation

Perform testing and troubleshooting using OTDR, power meters, and optical tools

Read and interpret network designs, schematics, and engineering documents

Support backbone and long-haul network deployments

Lead field activities when required and support junior technicians

Ensure all work meets client standards and technical requirements

Qualifications

Strong experience with DWDM systems and optical transport networks

Experience with Ciena, Nokia, or Cisco optical platforms is highly preferred

Solid knowledge of:

Fiber optics

Optical testing (OTDR, light levels)

Network activation and troubleshooting

Ability to work independently in the field

Experience in data centers or telecom infrastructure

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Travel Requirements

Extensive travel required depending on project needs

Projects throughout the United States

All travel-related expenses covered

Must be willing to travel for extended periods when assigned

Data centers and telecom facilities

Clean, structured, and high-level technical environments

No trenching or heavy construction work

What We Offer

Consistent workload with guaranteed hours

Overtime opportunities

Long-term projects

Exposure to carrier-grade infrastructure

Opportunity to grow into leadership roles