Fiber Network Data Analyst

VIVA USA Inc; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. is seeking a remote Fiber Optic Asset Engineer to document and manage fiber optic network assets for inside plant and outside plant operations.

The role involves editing records, validating designs, and supporting project implementation with industry software. The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3–5 years in telecom, familiarity with fiber optics, and experience with tools like MapInfo, Visio and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or engineering or 3 to 5 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations.
• Understanding of fiber optics/telecom.
• Experience with EXFO Fast Reporter trace analysis tool is a plus.
• Familiar with reading and interpreting spec drawings of fiber optics.

Responsibilities

• Documents, edits, and modifies records of fiber optic network assets for inside plant and outside plant operations using fiber optic network software.
• Evaluates fiber optic designs’ issues by studying project concepts, objectives, priorities and requirements.
• Interpret and analyze test results including OTDR traces and provide resolution advice.
• Use geomapping and network documentation to verify and validate records.
• Research and validates building addresses and coordinates using Google Earth/Maps and create building footprint.
• Understand databases, queries, spreadsheets and schematic drawings.
• Proficient in reading dark fiber contracts and interconnectivity requirements within carrier hotels.
• Communicate effectively to coordinate project activities and timelines.

Skills

Clear communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Technical understanding

Follow processes

Multi-project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or engineering

Tools

MapInfo

AutoCAD

Visio

GIS

MS Office

Job description

Remote

Job Summary

Documents and manages fiber optic network assets for inside and outside plant network. Edits and modifies network data, studies project objectives, research and develops fiber optic network techniques and approaches; validating designs; supporting project implementation in a very detail working environment using fiber optic network industry software.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Documents, edits, and modifies records of fiber optic network assets for inside plant and outside plant operations using fiber optic network software.
• Evaluates fiber optic designs’ issues by studying project’ concepts, objectives, priorities and requirements.
• It will be very beneficial if a candidate is familiar with testing optical fiber and troubleshooting network infrastructure, can interpret and analyze test results including OTDR traces, able to identify ISP and OSP fiber issues and provide resolution advice.
• Uses research and analysis of network orders, diagrams, fiber optical routes’ documentation, customer databases for verification and validation of the customer fiber optics network assets’ records.
• Use of related industry software to include MapInfo, AutoCAD (not required), Visio, Google Earth/Maps and MS Office software.
• Research and validates building address and coordinates using Google Earth/Maps to insure proper location and create building footprint using fiber optic network software.
• Understanding of databases, queries, spreadsheets and schematic drawings.
• Proficient in the reading & understanding of dark fiber contracts, with the ability to act on the terms set out within the contract.
• Deep understanding of interconnectivity requirements within carrier hotels including physical interfaces, cable types, fiber types, connector types and riser details.
• Excellent organizational, project-management and communication skills
• Responsible for gathering, reviewing and interpreting various data sources for comparison and validation of fiber optic network.
• Knowledge of GIS and AutoCAD a plus but not required.

Qualifications/Skills Abilities

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or engineering or 3 to 5 years of telecommunication industry experience related to either inside or outside plant operations.

Experience

• Understanding of fiber optics/telecom
• Knowledge of fiber industry standards
• Documentation of fiber optics
• Analytical interpretation of fiber data, fiber test results
• Experience working with EXFO Fast Reporter trace analysis tool is a plus
• Understand spec drawings of fiber optics

Software

• MapInfo
• AutoCAD (a plus but not required)
• Visio
• GIS
• MS Office

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Technical understanding
• Follow processes & procedures
• Manage multiple projects
• Ability to be in a changing environment

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status