Field Fiber Technician: DWDM & Network Installations

Cogent Communications; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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 seeking a field-focused Network Engineer to support the Cogent global IP network in California. You will lead installation, turn-up, and testing of new circuits at data centers and carrier neutral facilities, and maintain fiber, DWDM, and transmission equipment on the Cogent backbone.

The role requires 5+ years of telecom network experience, 1+ year in DWDM/IP networks, and hands-on use of OPM, OTDR, OSA, and Ethernet/IP testers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks.
• 1+ years of field experience in DWDM and/or IP networks.
• Experience using telecom test equipment (OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, Ethernet/IP testers).
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High-energy individual with good interpersonal skills to 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 facilities; document changes.
• Maintain Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, restoration, transmission equipment maintenance).
• Manage contractors and vendors; collaborate with planning and delivery teams.

Skills

Telecom networks

DWDM/IP networks

Test equipment (OPM, OTDR, OSA)

Troubleshooting

Tools

OPM/OLS

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking a field-focused Network Engineer to support the Cogent global IP network in California. You will lead installation, turn-up, and testing of new circuits at data centers and carrier neutral facilities, and maintain fiber, DWDM, and transmission equipment on the Cogent backbone.

The role requires 5+ years of telecom network experience, 1+ year in DWDM/IP networks, and hands-on use of OPM, OTDR, OSA, and Ethernet/IP testers.