Fiber Network Engineer: Core Infra & OSS Specialist

LCUB; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LCUB is seeking a Fiber Network Systems Engineer to support network expansion, system upgrades, and ongoing maintenance. You will install, support, and upgrade core network components, OSS platforms, and fiber infrastructure across LCUB locations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, teamwork, and effective communication, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, on-site cabling, and collaboration with contractors and partners.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years in a customer-facing support role or relevant technical role.
• Ability to read color-coded network diagrams, prints and labels.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Install/maintain core network components (Arista, Adtran, Mikrotik).
• Maintain OSS VMware/Proxmox platform, storage arrays, and hosts.
• Operate OSS virtual servers (DHCP, DNS, IPAM, provisioning).
• Install/maintain fiber optic cabling and electronics in LCUB Datacenter and fiber huts.
• Collaborate with inside plant team to improve architecture.
• Participate in on-call rotations for Tier 2/3 escalations.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Customer support

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in IT/CS/cybersecurity

Tools

Arista

Adtran

Mikrotik

VMware

Proxmox

NetBox

PRTG

Zabbix

Job description

LCUB is seeking a Fiber Network Systems Engineer to support network expansion, system upgrades, and ongoing maintenance. You will install, support, and upgrade core network components, OSS platforms, and fiber infrastructure across LCUB locations.

The role requires strong analytical skills, teamwork, and effective communication, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, on-site cabling, and collaboration with contractors and partners.