Fiber Optic Network Field Engineer

GCS Recruitment; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Network Technician / Fiber Engineer to support and maintain fiber optic and telecommunications network infrastructure. This hands-on role covers testing, installation, maintenance, and service restoration across transport and IP networks.

The ideal candidate will troubleshoot fiber optic equipment, perform OTDR testing, and handle telecom and Ethernet/SONET/IP networking tasks, ensuring reliable operation of critical network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in network troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience with fiber testing, OTDR, and fiber installations.
• Familiarity with telecom transport, Ethernet, SONET, and IP networking.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and logs.

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

Ethernet/SONET/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.