Fiber Optic Network Engineer: Troubleshooting & Maintenance

GCS Recruitment; West New York (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment seeks a Network Technician / Fiber Engineer to support and maintain fiber optic and telecommunications network infrastructure across transport and IP networks. This is a hands-on role based in New Jersey.

The position involves troubleshooting, testing, installation, provisioning, and maintenance with a focus on fiber optics, Ethernet/Sonet/IP networking, and system restoration. Prior field experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fiber optic networks and related equipment.
• Familiarity with OTDR testing and fiber characterization.
• Strong troubleshooting and field installation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic and telecom network equipment.
• Perform network testing, installation, provisioning, and maintenance activities.
• Support fiber transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP network technologies.
• Assist with network restoration and outage response.
• Perform preventive maintenance on network and critical infrastructure equipment.
• Maintain inventory, tools, test equipment, and related documentation.
• Update maintenance records, work logs, and trouble tickets.

Skills

Fiber optics

OTDR testing

Fiber troubleshooting

Telecom networks

IP Networking

Network maintenance

Optical transport

OSP infrastructure

Job description

Job Description

Seeking a Network Technician / Fiber Engineer to support and maintain fiber optic and telecommunications network infrastructure. This is a hands-on role involving network troubleshooting, fiber testing, equipment installation, maintenance, and service restoration activities across transport and IP network environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic and telecom network equipment.
• Perform network testing, installation, provisioning, and maintenance activities.
• Support fiber transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP network technologies.
• Assist with network restoration and outage response.
• Perform preventive maintenance on network and critical infrastructure equipment.
• Maintain inventory, tools, test equipment, and related documentation.
• Update maintenance records, work logs, and trouble tickets.

Preferred Background

• Network Technician
• Telecommunications Technician
• Telecom Technician
• Fiber Optic Technician
• Fiber Engineer
• Optical Network Technician
• OSP Technician
• Transport Technician

Preferred Skills

• Fiber Optics
• OTDR Testing
• Fiber Troubleshooting
• Telecom Networks
• Ethernet / SONET / IP Networking
• Network Maintenance
• Optical Transport
• OSP Infrastructure

GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.