Senior Data Center Fiber Engineer - Field Lead

Astreya Consultancy India; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical provided through UHC/ Kaiser (

Dental

Vision

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Astreya is seeking an experienced field engineer to verify data center fiber deployments across multiple sites. You will own design packages, splice plans, port maps, and elevations, while leading field activities, coaching technicians, and ensuring on-time, quality handoffs.

Travel up to 100% is expected; strong knowledge of DCIM systems and industry standards is required. Compensation reflects seniority and extensive program ownership across sites.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data center fiber deployment or verification with MPO/ribbon experience.
• Expert at reading, creating, and correcting design packages, splice plans, port maps, elevations, and test specs.
• Hands-on fusion splicing, end-face inspection, OTDR, insertion/return loss, polarity testing.
• Familiar with TIA 568, TIA 942, IEC 61300-3-35, and procedure-driven work.
• Proficient in fiber management and DCIM systems of record, not just redlines.
• Program ownership across sites, meeting SLAs, and clear risk/status reporting.
• Able to work independently, manage vendors, travel up to 100%, walk large sites/OSP areas, lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Verify the build: inspect pathways, labeling, power, access; audit workmanship and sign off readiness.
• Own the documentation: create splice plans, fiber/port maps, rack elevations; confirm as‑builts match field.
• Lead the field: run prework reviews, witness testing, escalate issues, coach install techs, manage dispatch.
• Build the service: refine checklists/templates, identify repeat failures, drive training and process improvements, mentor.
• Report like an owner: readiness reports, daily notes, verification reports within 2 business days, trends.

Skills

Fiber deployment

Design packages

Splice plans

Port maps

Elevations

Test specs

Fusion splicing

End-face inspection

OTDR

Insertion loss

Return loss

Polarity testing

TIA 568

TIA 942

IEC 61300-3-35

Procedural work

Fiber management

DCIM systems

SLA reporting

Vendor management

Travel readiness

Independent work

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Tools

CAD

Visio

Light Brigade

BICSI

OSHA 10/30

Job description

Astreya is seeking an experienced field engineer to verify data center fiber deployments across multiple sites. You will own design packages, splice plans, port maps, and elevations, while leading field activities, coaching technicians, and ensuring on-time, quality handoffs.

Travel up to 100% is expected; strong knowledge of DCIM systems and industry standards is required. Compensation reflects seniority and extensive program ownership across sites.