Field Fiber Network Engineer & Tester

GCS Recruitment; La Vista (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Fiber Field Technician to support fiber network deployment projects, including metro dark fiber and long-haul infrastructure. This field-based role requires regular travel to customer and data center locations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on fiber testing experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent hands-on experience.
• Experience with ISP and OSP fiber infrastructure.
• Strong OTDR testing skills and interpretation of results.
• Experience with fiber optic cable design and deployment.
• Understanding of telecom and fiber network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of fiber types, connectors, and splicing methods.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of fiber networks.
• Experience in data centers.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform fiber testing, characterization, and connectivity validation.
• Conduct OTDR testing and analyze results to identify network issues.
• Troubleshoot fiber network performance and connectivity problems.
• Support metro dark fiber and long-haul deployments.
• Maintain testing records, project documentation, and technical reports.
• Ensure adherence to site standards, including grounding, power, rack layouts, cooling systems, and cable routing.
• Coordinate with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders to meet delivery timelines.
• Provide professional customer-facing support and technical expertise.
• Travel regularly to customer facilities and data center locations as required.

Skills

OTDR testing

Fiber testing

Troubleshooting

Field deployment

Data center experience

Independent work

Travel readiness

Customer-facing support

Education

Associate degree in a technical discipline

Job description

GCS Recruitment is seeking a Fiber Field Technician to support fiber network deployment projects, including metro dark fiber and long-haul infrastructure. This field-based role requires regular travel to customer and data center locations.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on fiber testing experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while coordinating with project teams, vendors, and stakeholders.