Field Fiber Technician - DWDM, Data Center & Turn-Up

Cogent co; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a field-focused network professional to oversee all field activity on Cogent's network, install elements in data centers and POPs, and turn up new customer circuits across multiple facilities. This role requires 5+ years in telecom networks and hands-on DWDM/IP experience with test gear such as OTDR, OPM, and OSA.

Travel about 30% is expected; candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and the capability to manage contractors and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks.
• 1+ years of field experience in DWDM and/or IP networks.
• Experience with telecommunications test equipment: optical power meters, OTDR, OSA, Ethernet/IP testers.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others and drive projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
• Installation of Network Elements within Cogent locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
• Turn-up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers, carrier neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings; document and communicate changes.
• Responsible for maintaining the Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, emergency restoration, transmission equipment maintenance).
• Responsible for maintaining Cogent Data Centers (facility maintenance, compliance, equipment maintenance).
• Management of contractors and vendors.
• Work with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery to provide field perspective to network deployment and deployments expertise.
• Maintain proficiency within the telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM technologies.
• Work with AC and DC power systems.

Skills

Telecommunication networks

DWDM/IP networks

Test equipment

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

OPM/OLS

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a field-focused network professional to oversee all field activity on Cogent's network, install elements in data centers and POPs, and turn up new customer circuits across multiple facilities. This role requires 5+ years in telecom networks and hands-on DWDM/IP experience with test gear such as OTDR, OPM, and OSA.

Travel about 30% is expected; candidates should demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and the capability to manage contractors and