Fiber Analyst

GCS Recruitment; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks an experienced Fiber Engineer to support fiber network testing, troubleshooting, and remediation across ISP and OSP environments. The role emphasizes OTDR analysis, fiber characterization, bidirectional testing, and meticulous documentation to ensure network performance and reliability.

The position is remote with travel on a 12+ month contract, requiring 5+ years in fiber optics or telecommunications, ISP/OSP experience, and proficiency in OTDR testing, fusion splicing,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fiber optics or telecommunications.
• Experience with ISP and OSP fiber networks.
• Proficient in OTDR testing and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of fusion splicing, remediation, and fiber repairs.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Willingness to travel for field work.

Responsibilities

• Perform OTDR testing to validate fiber paths and identify faults.
• Conduct fiber characterization and bidirectional testing.
• Troubleshoot fiber network issues and recommend remediation.
• Perform fusion splicing and fiber repairs as needed.
• Prepare test reports, redlined documentation, and maps.
• Coordinate with vendors, project managers, and internal teams.
• Travel to customer sites for testing and remediation.

Skills

Fiber optics

ISP/OSP networks

OTDR testing

CD/PMD testing

Fusion splicing

Fiber repairs

End-face inspection

MS Word & Excel

Communication & documentation

Travel readiness

Job description

Fiber Engineer

Location: Remote with Travel
Contract: 12+ Months

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Fiber Engineer to support fiber network testing, troubleshooting, and remediation activities across ISP and OSP environments. This role will focus on OTDR analysis, fiber characterization, bidirectional testing, and documenting findings to ensure network performance and reliability.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Fiber Optics or Telecommunications
• Experience with ISP and OSP fiber networks
• Strong expertise with OTDR testing and troubleshooting
• Experience performing CD/PMD, bidirectional, and power meter/laser testing
• Knowledge of fusion splicing, fiber repair, and remediation
• Experience with fiber end-face inspection and cleaning
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel as required for field work

Key Responsibilities

• Perform OTDR testing to validate fiber paths and identify faults, splices, bends, and signal loss
• Conduct fiber characterization, bidirectional testing, and power/loss analysis
• Troubleshoot fiber network issues and recommend remediation solutions
• Perform fusion splicing and fiber repairs as neededPrepare test reports, redlined fiber documentation, and demarcation maps
• Coordinate with vendors, project managers, and internal teams to support project execution
• Travel to customer sites for testing, troubleshooting, and remediation activities

What You'll Own

• Fiber testing and validation
• OTDR analysis and troubleshooting
• Remediation and fusion splicing activities
• Technical reporting and documentation
• Vendor and stakeholder communication
• Fiber network performance verification

Deliverables

• OTDR, CD/PMD, and power/loss test reports
• Redlined fiber path documentation and demarcation maps
• Documented remediation and retest results
• Test findings and recommendations shared with vendors and project stakeholders

Required: Prior experience in Fiber Testing, OTDR Analysis, ISP/OSP Networks, Fiber Characterization, and Telecommunications environments.