Senior Data Center Field Engineer (Fiber)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical through UHC / Kaiser (location

Dental provided

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Astreya Consultancy India is seeking a senior field engineer to supervise fiber deployment across data center sites in the United States. You will verify builds, maintain design packages, and lead field activities including testing and handovers.

The role requires hands-on experience with fusion splicing, OTDR testing, and AC/DC knowledge, with travel up to 100%. CAD/Visio proficiency and DCIM familiarity are preferred, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in data center fiber deployment, verification, or operations with high density MPO and 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 and return loss, polarity testing.
• Working knowledge of TIA 568, TIA 942, IEC 61300-3-35, and procedure driven work.
• Proficiency in fiber management and DCIM style systems of record, not only redlines.
• Program ownership: competing priorities across sites, reporting SLAs met, risks and status communicated without prompting.
• Able to work independently, travel up to 100% with off hours windows, walk large sites and OSP areas, lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Verify the build: walk sites before install to confirm pathways, tray, racks, frames, labeling, power, and access.
• Own the documentation: Create and update splice plans, fiber and port maps, rack elevations, and one line diagrams in client systems of record.
• Lead the field: Run prework reviews, witness testing, escalate issues same day, coach install techs, and manage dispatch queue across multiple sites.
• Build the service: Refine checklists, templates, and acceptance criteria. Spot repeat failure patterns and feed them into training and process improvements. Mentor junior engineers.
• Report like an owner: Readiness reports, daily notes, verification reports within 2 business days, plus yield and defect trends.

Skills

Data center fiber deployment

Site verification

Project coordination

Vendor management

Travel up to 100%

Education

BICSI certification

OSHA 10/30

Tools

CAD

Visio

Light Brigade tools

Job description

Astreya Consultancy India is seeking a senior field engineer to supervise fiber deployment across data center sites in the United States. You will verify builds, maintain design packages, and lead field activities including testing and handovers.

The role requires hands-on experience with fusion splicing, OTDR testing, and AC/DC knowledge, with travel up to 100%. CAD/Visio proficiency and DCIM familiarity are preferred, along with relevant certifications.