Fiber Technician

Insight Global; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking Fiber Technicians to join a team supporting the stand-up of a data center, leading field crews and ensuring high-quality fiber installations in fast-paced environments.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years of fiber optic installation experience, data center project experience, and hands-on use of Fujikura/Sumitomo splicing tools plus OTDR testing. This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities to contribute to critical network infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fiber optic installation experience.
• Experience completing a data center project.
• Experience with Fujikura and/or Sumitomo splicing tools.
• Experience with OTDR testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber using Fujikura and Sumitomo equipment.
• Prepare, clean, and splice fiber cables to strict quality standards.
• Conduct OTDR testing, insertion loss testing, and end-to-end fiber certification.
• Read fiber schematics, splice matrices, and construction drawings.
• Install fiber backbone cabling, patch panels, splice enclosures, and cross-connect systems in data centers.
• Troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues and identify signal loss or faults.
• Document splice results and test reports accurately.

Skills

Fiber optic installation

OTDR testing

Fusion splicing

Data center experience

Tools

Fujikura splicing equipment

Sumitomo splicing equipment

OTDR equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking Fiber Technicians to join a team that will support the stand-up of a data center. This individual will play a critical role in launching projects, leading field teams, and ensuring high-quality fiber installations in fast-paced, large-scale data center environments.

This role requires strong experience in structured cabling/fiber deployments and experience in a data center environment.

• Perform fusion splicing of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cabling using Fujikura and/or Sumitomo splicing equipment.
• Prepare, clean, and splice fiber optic cables while maintaining strict quality standards.
• Conduct OTDR testing, insertion loss testing, and end-to-end fiber certification.
• Read and interpret fiber schematics, splice matrices, network drawings, and construction documents.
• Install fiber backbone cabling, patch panels, splice enclosures, and cross-connect systems within active data center environments.
• Troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues and identify signal loss, damaged fibers, or network faults.
• Perform fiber labeling, cable dressing, and pathway management in accordance with customer and industry standards.
• Accurately document splice results, test reports, and as-built records.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail]. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of fiber optic installation experience
• Must have completed a data center project (est. time frame 1 year)
• Working experience with Fujikura and/or Sumitomo as splicing tools
• Working experience with OTDR