Field Fiber Technician – DWDM & Network Deployment

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

PTO

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) plan with employer match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 ISP seeking a Network Field Engineer to own field activity, install network elements, turn‑up and test customer circuits, and maintain fiber networks and data centers. Responsibilities include field deployment, site maintenance, and coordination with contractors.

Requires 5+ years in telecom networks, 1+ year in DWDM/IP field work, proficiency with OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, and Ethernet/IP testers, plus strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.

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).
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High-energy team player with interpersonal skills.

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 and communicate changes.
• Maintain Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, emergency restoration, equipment maintenance).
• Maintain Cogent Data Centers (facility maintenance, compliance, equipment maintenance).
• Manage contractors and vendors; work with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery.

Skills

Field experience

Troubleshooting

Tools

OTDR

OSA

OPM/OLS

Ethernet testers

IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 ISP seeking a Network Field Engineer to own field activity, install network elements, turn‑up and test customer circuits, and maintain fiber networks and data centers. Responsibilities include field deployment, site maintenance, and coordination with contractors.

Requires 5+ years in telecom networks, 1+ year in DWDM/IP field work, proficiency with OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, and Ethernet/IP testers, plus strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.