Field Fiber Technician – DWDM & IP Network Deployments

Cogent Communications; Wyoming; On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Holidays

Parental leave

401(k) with employer match

Stock options

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to manage and deploy network elements across Cogent's data centers, POPs, and hubs. You will turn up and test customer circuits in carrier-neutral environments and maintain the fiber network, including splicing and power systems.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom networks and hands-on DWDM/IP experience, plus strong problem solving and collaboration with planning and service teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
• Install Network Elements within Cogent locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
• Turn-up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers and carrier neutral datacenters; document changes.
• Maintain Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, emergency restoration, transmission equipment maintenance).
• Maintain Cogent Data Centers (facility maintenance, equipment maintenance).
• Manage contractors and vendors.
• Collaborate with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery to provide field perspective.
• Maintain proficiency with telecom infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM.
• Work with AC and DC power systems.

Skills

Field experience (DWDM/IP networks)

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Telecommunications test equipment (OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA)

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking an experienced Field Engineer to manage and deploy network elements across Cogent's data centers, POPs, and hubs. You will turn up and test customer circuits in carrier-neutral environments and maintain the fiber network, including splicing and power systems.

The role requires 5+ years in telecom networks and hands-on DWDM/IP experience, plus strong problem solving and collaboration with planning and service teams.