Senior Fiber Technician: Field Network & DWDM Expert

Cogent Communications; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Communications, a global Tier 1 ISP, seeks an experienced field networking professional based in Denver. You will manage all Cogent network field activities, install network elements, turn up and test customer circuits, and maintain fiber infrastructure across Cogent data centers and facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years on telecom networks, DWDM/IP field experience, and hands-on use of OPM/OLS, OTDR, and OSA equipment, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to drive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience on telecommunication networks.
• 1+ years of field experience in DWDM and/or IP networks.
• Experience with telecommunications test equipment: OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, Ethernet/IP testers.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all network field activity on Cogent network.
• Installation of Network Elements within Cogent locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
• Turn-up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers and datacenters, document changes.

Skills

Telecommunication networks experience

DWDM/IP networks

Test equipment experience

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Project management experience

Tools

Optical Power Meters (OPM/OLS)

OTDR

OSA

Ethernet/IP testers

Job description

Cogent Communications, a global Tier 1 ISP, seeks an experienced field networking professional based in Denver. You will manage all Cogent network field activities, install network elements, turn up and test customer circuits, and maintain fiber infrastructure across Cogent data centers and facilities.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years on telecom networks, DWDM/IP field experience, and hands-on use of OPM/OLS, OTDR, and OSA equipment, with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills to drive