Fiber Analyst

GCS Recruitment; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fiber Analyst for a 100% remote, 12+ month contract. The role focuses on OTDR testing, Bi-Directional Testing, CD/PMD characterization, and ISP/OSP fiber networks, with emphasis on validation, troubleshooting, remediation, and reporting.

Responsibilities include performing OTDR and related testing, analyzing routes for faults, splices, and signal loss, remediation via fusion splicing, and producing detailed test reports and demarcation maps,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fiber telecom experience.
• Strong ISP & OSP fiber network knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with OTDR and Bi-Directional Testing.
• Experience with CD/PMD testing and optical loss analysis.
• Fusion splicing and fiber troubleshooting expertise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform OTDR, Bi-Directional, CD/PMD, and power meter testing on fiber networks.
• Analyze fiber routes and identify faults, splices, bends, and signal loss issues.
• Troubleshoot and remediate fiber problems through fusion splicing and connector cleaning.
• Create detailed test reports, redlines, and demarcation documentation.
• Work closely with vendors and project teams to validate network performance.
• Travel to customer sites when required for testing and remediation activities.

Skills

Fiber telecom

OTDR testing

Bi-Directional testing

CD/PMD testing

ISP/OSP knowledge

Fusion splicing

Troubleshooting

Documentation

MS Word/Excel

Tools

Power meter testing

MS Word/Excel

Job description

Fiber Analyst

100% Remote

12+ Month Contract

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Analyst with strong expertise in OTDR testing, Bi-Directional Testing, Fiber Characterization (CD/PMD), and ISP/OSP fiber networks. This role will focus on fiber network validation, troubleshooting, remediation, and reporting while collaborating with vendors, project managers, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform OTDR, Bi-Directional, CD/PMD, and power meter testing on fiber networks.
• Analyze fiber routes and identify faults, splices, bends, and signal loss issues.
• Troubleshoot and remediate fiber problems through fusion splicing and connector cleaning.
• Create detailed test reports, redlines, and demarcation documentation.
• Work closely with vendors and project teams to validate network performance.
• Travel to customer sites when required for testing and remediation activities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of fiber telecom experience.
• Strong ISP & OSP fiber network knowledge.
• Hands-on experience with OTDR and Bi-Directional Testing.
• Experience with CD/PMD testing and optical loss analysis.
• Fusion splicing and fiber troubleshooting expertise.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Deliverables

• OTDR & Bi-Directional Test Reports
• CD/PMD Characterization Reports
• Power/Loss Analysis
• Fiber Route Redlines & Demarcation Maps
• Remediation & Retest Validation Reports