Senior Fiber & DWDM Field Technician

Cogent Communication; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications is seeking an experienced network field specialist to manage field activities across Cogent's nationwide network. You will install network elements in data centers, POPs, and hubs, turn-up and test new customer circuits, and maintain fiber networks and data centers.

A fast-paced, self-driven environment awaits with opportunities to work with planning teams and vendor management. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom networks, DWDM/IP expertise, and hands-on test

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.
• Energetic, proactive team player who drives projects forward.

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 and communicate changes.
• Responsible for maintaining the Cogent fiber network (locates, maintenance, splicing, emergency restoration, transmission equipment maintenance)
• Responsible for maintaining Cogent Data Centers (facility maintenance, compliance, equipment maintenance)
• Management of contractors and vendors.
• Independent and self-starter.
• Work with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery to provide Field perspective to network deployment as well as to provide expertise in deployments.
• Maintain proficiency within the telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM technologies.
• Work with AC and DC power systems.

Skills

Telecom networks

DWDM/IP networks

Test equipment

Tools

OPM/OLS

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is seeking an experienced network field specialist to manage field activities across Cogent's nationwide network. You will install network elements in data centers, POPs, and hubs, turn-up and test new customer circuits, and maintain fiber networks and data centers.

A fast-paced, self-driven environment awaits with opportunities to work with planning teams and vendor management. Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom networks, DWDM/IP expertise, and hands-on test