Field Fiber Technician – DWDM & Network Deployment (Travel 30%)

PC Recruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking a Network Field Engineer to lead on-site installation and maintenance of network elements at Cogent data centers, POPs, and hubs worldwide.

You will turn up and test new customer circuits, manage contractors, and coordinate with Network Planning and Service Delivery to support deployments. Travel up to 30% and work with CWDM/DWDM technologies as needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
• Installation of Network Elements within Cogent Communications locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
• Turn-up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers, carrier neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings; document changes.

Skills

Telecommunication networks

Field experience

Troubleshooting

Tools

OPM

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a Network Field Engineer to lead on-site installation and maintenance of network elements at Cogent data centers, POPs, and hubs worldwide.

You will turn up and test new customer circuits, manage contractors, and coordinate with Network Planning and Service Delivery to support deployments. Travel up to 30% and work with CWDM/DWDM technologies as needed.