Entry-Level Optical Deployment Engineer

Astreya Partners, LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (UHC)

Kaiser (CA)

Dental (UHC)

Vision & FSA benefits

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Astreya Partners, LLC is seeking an entry-level Level 1 Engineer for Optical Deployment within the MSP Edge Network Services (ENS) Deployment team. You will support optical cross connect tasks, patch panel assignments, and data accuracy across Meta's edge network footprint.

You will work inside internal Meta tooling to plan fiber paths, forecast capacity, and coordinate daily with vendors, field technicians, and Meta FTEs to keep deployments on schedule.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in data center, optical/fiber, or network deployment operations (internships and technical coursework count).
• Working knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure: single-mode vs multimode, connector types (LC/MPO), patch panels, structured cabling, and cross connects.
• Ability to read and interpret cable schedules, rack elevations, and port maps.
• Strong attention to detail with inventory and records; comfortable working in ticketing and tracking systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, field techs, and engineering partners.
• Ability to manage a queue of concurrent requests against deadlines with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and track optical cross connect (XC) requests through completion, including LOA/CFA documentation and vendor ticket follow-up.
• Perform patch panel port assignments and maintain accurate panel/port inventory records in Meta's systems of record.
• Forecast upcoming cross connect and patch panel capacity needs against project schedules; flag shortfalls early.
• Audit and remediate data discrepancies between design intent, documented records, and as-built field conditions.
• Drive vendor and colo provider deliverables: submit orders, track SLAs, elevate delays, and verify completion evidence.
• Support field resources during installs and turn-ups — provide port assignments, cable schedules, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Partner with NWI and ENS FTEs on scope reviews, readiness checks, and deployment handoffs.
• Collaborate with other MSP engineers to share workload, maintain consistent process, and cover queues.
• Contribute to runbooks, process documentation, and small workflow improvements that reduce manual effort.

Skills

Data center operations

Fiber & optical knowledge

Cable schedules reading

Inventory & records management

Vendor coordination

Clear communication

Queue management

Tools

DCIM

IPAM

Job description

Astreya Partners, LLC is seeking an entry-level Level 1 Engineer for Optical Deployment within the MSP Edge Network Services (ENS) Deployment team. You will support optical cross connect tasks, patch panel assignments, and data accuracy across Meta's edge network footprint.

You will work inside internal Meta tooling to plan fiber paths, forecast capacity, and coordinate daily with vendors, field technicians, and Meta FTEs to keep deployments on schedule.