DWDM Data Center Technician — Travel-Heavy, Leadership Path

Tek Tree LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Leadership growth

Carrier-grade infrastructure exposure

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

DWDM systems

Optical transport

Ciena/Ciena 6500

Nokia optical platforms

Cisco optical platforms

OTDR

Fiber testing

Field troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Fiber testers

Job description

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.