Lead Fiber Audit & Optical Network Validator

First Point Group; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group seeks a Lead Fiber Audit & Optical Network Validation Technician to own fiber validation and troubleshooting across enterprise data centers and carrier facilities. You will perform audits, validate optical paths, and certify circuits using industry-standard methods.

The role requires strong OTDR skills, contamination detection, and precise documentation. You will work in hyperscale and interconnection environments, handling complex DWDM and cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on fiber optics experience in data centers, carrier facilities, or mission-critical infra.
• Experience with LC, MPO/MTP, SC connectivity and fiber audits or circuit certification.
• Proficient in OTDR testing and interpreting traces in complex networks.

Responsibilities

• Own fiber validation and troubleshooting across active data center, carrier, and interconnection environments.
• Perform high-volume end-to-end fiber circuit audits across multiple DMARC/MMR environments during shifts.
• Validate optical paths for DWDM, transport, backbone, and cloud networks.
• Inspect, clean, test, document, and certify fiber circuits per industry standards.
• Take optical power measurements at 1310nm and 1550nm using calibrated sources and meters.
• Analyze power readings to identify abnormal loss, contamination, and potential damage.
• Troubleshoot failed circuits, isolate fault domains, and escalate unresolved issues per procedures.
• Maintain precise documentation throughout audit, validation, and remediation.

Skills

Fiber optics

OTDR testing

DMARC/MMR interconnects

LC/MPO/MTP connectors

1310/1550 nm testing

IEC61300-3-35 cleanliness

Job description

First Point Group seeks a Lead Fiber Audit & Optical Network Validation Technician to own fiber validation and troubleshooting across enterprise data centers and carrier facilities. You will perform audits, validate optical paths, and certify circuits using industry-standard methods.

The role requires strong OTDR skills, contamination detection, and precise documentation. You will work in hyperscale and interconnection environments, handling complex DWDM and cloud infrastructure.