Senior Fiber Technician – Field Network & DWDM Expert

Cogent Communications; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision

Paid Time Off (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 a global, Tier 1 ISP offering high-speed Internet and Ethernet transport with a robust, all-optical backbone. The role covers field network activities, data-center deployments, and carrier-neutral sites in a dynamic environment in Chicago.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom networks, DWDM/IP field experience, and hands-on testing with OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, and Ethernet/IP testers. Travel ~30% and proven problem-solving skills are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks.
• 1+ years of field experience in DWDM and/or IP networks.
• Experience using telecommunications test equipment: optical power meters (OPM – OLS), OTDR, OSA, Ethernet / IP testers; interpretation of test results
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion.

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 network experience

DWDM/IP network

Field testing

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Tools

OPM/OLS

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 ISP offering high-speed Internet and Ethernet transport with a robust, all-optical backbone. The role covers field network activities, data-center deployments, and carrier-neutral sites in a dynamic environment in Chicago.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in telecom networks, DWDM/IP field experience, and hands-on testing with OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, and Ethernet/IP testers. Travel ~30% and proven problem-solving skills are required.