Fiber Analyst

GCS Recruitment; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a highly skilled Fiber Analyst to join our remote team, supporting technicians and engineers nationwide. The role focuses on remote fiber characterization, OTDR validation, and troubleshooting within ISP and OSP environments.

You will prepare test packages, map fiber routes, perform CD/PMD and fusion splicing as needed, document findings, and coordinate with vendors and project managers to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Must have strong knowledge of fiber testing and OTDR interpretation.
• Experience remotely supporting technicians and engineers is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ISP & OSP environments and fiber networks.

Responsibilities

• Help technicians and engineers in the field for Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting.
• Read OTDR to map and analyze fiber routes, identify splices, connectors, bends, and faults.
• Perform CD/PMD, Bi-directional testing and power meter/laser tests to assess fiber integrity remotely.
• Perform fusion splicing on problematic fiber segments to minimize signal loss.
• Conduct fiber end-face inspection and cleaning as necessary.
• Prepare comprehensive test reports remotely and update demarcation maps.
• Interface with vendors, project managers, and internal analysts to execute SOWs and manage timelines.

Skills

OTDR analysis

Fiber testing

Fusion splicing

Remote collaboration

Documentation & reporting

Tools

OTDR equipment

Job description

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fiber Analyst to join our team and help technicians and engineers remotely.
• The successful candidate will be responsible to help technicians remotely for perform Fiber characterization, Bi-directional Testing, troubleshooting remotely on vendor Fiber networks, primarily within ISP & OSP environments.
• The role requires expertise in OTDR to validate Fiber paths remotely, identify issues, and provide remediation recommendations.
• As part of a small, dynamic remote team, you will have to prepare test packages remotely, manage project schedules, and collaborate with vendors, project managers, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Help technicians and engineers in the field for Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting:
• Read OTDR to map and analyse Fiber routes, identifying splices, connectors, bends, and faults along the Fiber path.
• Help them Perform CD/PMD, Bi-directional testing and power meter/laser tests to assess Fiber integrity and bandwidth capabilities remotely.
• Remediation & Repair: Based on test results, perform fusion splicing on problematic Fiber segments, ensuring minimal signal loss and optimal Fiber performance.
• Help technicians and field engineers Conduct Fiber end-face inspection and cleaning as necessary.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare comprehensive test reports remotely, redlined Fiber path documentation, and demarcation maps.
• Document and report all findings, remediation efforts, and retest results to stakeholders, including vendors and project managers.
• Vendor & Project Management Interface: Work closely with vendors remotely, project managers, and internal Fiber analysts to execute Statements of Work (SOWs) and provide timely feedback on Fiber network issues. Assist with scheduling, coordinating resources, and managing project timelines.