Fiber Optic Technician - Field Network Installations

Main Sequence Technology, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

PTO

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Parental leave

401(k) match

Stock options

Employee assistance

Job summary

Cogent Communications is hiring in the Seattle area for a role focused on deploying and supporting fiber networks across data centers, POPs, and office buildings. You will turn-up new circuits, troubleshoot outages, and manage vendor activities.

The role requires hands-on field work and travel, with emphasis on reliability and performance of the optical backbone. Ideal candidates bring 4–15 years in telecommunications, experience with fiber transmission gear, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of network architectures and telecom infrastructure.
• Proficiency in using telecom test equipment (OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, Ethernet/IP testers).
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications.
• Proven project management experience and vendor engagement.

Responsibilities

• Install network elements at Cogent locations (data centers, POPs, hubs).
• Turn-up and test new customer circuits; document and communicate changes.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and turn-up fiber optic networks.
• Work flexible hours based on maintenance needs.
• Respond to and resolve network outages and impairments.
• Support metro network augmentation and expansion projects.
• Manage vendors and training of contractors.
• Coordinate with managers and vendors for node installations and riser work.
• Advise leadership on project status and alignment with plans.
• Collaborate with Planning and Delivery teams to support deployments.
• Work with power systems knowledge (AC/DC) and stay current with tech developments in fiber and CWDM/DWDM.

Skills

Network architectures

Telecom infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Project management

Communication

Vendor & carrier management

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Travel readiness

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in a technical field

Tools

Optical power meters (OPM/OLS)

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is hiring in the Seattle area for a role focused on deploying and supporting fiber networks across data centers, POPs, and office buildings. You will turn-up new circuits, troubleshoot outages, and manage vendor activities.

The role requires hands-on field work and travel, with emphasis on reliability and performance of the optical backbone. Ideal candidates bring 4–15 years in telecommunications, experience with fiber transmission gear, and strong communication skills to