Vendor Fiber Delivery Network Engineer I

Astreya Partners, LLC; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (UHC)

Kaiser (CA)

Dental (UHC)

Vision & FSA benefits

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Astreya Partners, LLC is seeking an entry-level Level 1 Engineer for Optical Deployment within the MSP Edge Network Services (ENS) Deployment team. You will support optical cross connect tasks, patch panel assignments, and data accuracy across Meta's edge network footprint.

You will work inside internal Meta tooling to plan fiber paths, forecast capacity, and coordinate daily with vendors, field technicians, and Meta FTEs to keep deployments on schedule.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in data center, optical/fiber, or network deployment operations (internships and technical coursework count).
• Working knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure: single-mode vs multimode, connector types (LC/MPO), patch panels, structured cabling, and cross connects.
• Ability to read and interpret cable schedules, rack elevations, and port maps.
• Strong attention to detail with inventory and records; comfortable working in ticketing and tracking systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, field techs, and engineering partners.
• Ability to manage a queue of concurrent requests against deadlines with limited supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and track optical cross connect (XC) requests through completion, including LOA/CFA documentation and vendor ticket follow-up.
• Perform patch panel port assignments and maintain accurate panel/port inventory records in Meta's systems of record.
• Forecast upcoming cross connect and patch panel capacity needs against project schedules; flag shortfalls early.
• Audit and remediate data discrepancies between design intent, documented records, and as-built field conditions.
• Drive vendor and colo provider deliverables: submit orders, track SLAs, elevate delays, and verify completion evidence.
• Support field resources during installs and turn-ups — provide port assignments, cable schedules, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Partner with NWI and ENS FTEs on scope reviews, readiness checks, and deployment handoffs.
• Collaborate with other MSP engineers to share workload, maintain consistent process, and cover queues.
• Contribute to runbooks, process documentation, and small workflow improvements that reduce manual effort.

Skills

Data center operations

Fiber & optical knowledge

Cable schedules reading

Inventory & records management

Vendor coordination

Clear communication

Queue management

Tools

DCIM

IPAM

Job description

Level 1 Engineer — Optical Deployment Engineer (MSP) Team: Edge Network Services (ENS) Deployment — Optical Role summary

Entry-level engineer supporting optical cross connect and patch panel assignment, tracking, and forecasting across Meta's edge network footprint. Works inside Meta's internal tooling to plan and document fiber paths, and coordinates daily with vendors, field technicians, and Meta FTEs to keep optical deployments on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, validate, and track optical cross connect (XC) requests through completion, including LOA/CFA documentation and vendor ticket follow-up.
• Perform patch panel port assignments and maintain accurate panel/port inventory records in Meta's systems of record.
• Forecast upcoming cross connect and patch panel capacity needs against project schedules; flag shortfalls early.
• Audit and remediate data discrepancies between design intent, documented records, and as-built field conditions.
• Drive vendor and colo provider deliverables: submit orders, track SLAs, elevate delays, and verify completion evidence.
• Support field resources during installs and turn-ups — provide port assignments, cable schedules, and troubleshooting documentation.
• Partner with NWI and ENS FTEs on scope reviews, readiness checks, and deployment handoffs.
• Collaborate with other MSP engineers to share workload, maintain consistent process, and cover queues.
• Contribute to runbooks, process documentation, and small workflow improvements that reduce manual effort.

Minimum qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in data center, optical/fiber, or network deployment operations (internships and technical coursework count).
• Working knowledge of fiber optic infrastructure: single-mode vs multimode, connector types (LC/MPO), patch panels, structured cabling, and cross connects.
• Ability to read and interpret cable schedules, rack elevations, and port maps.
• Strong attention to detail with inventory and records; comfortable working in ticketing and tracking systems.
• Clear written and verbal communication with vendors, field techs, and engineering partners.
• Ability to manage a queue of concurrent requests against deadlines with limited supervision.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working in colocation facilities or with colo/carrier provisioning processes.
• Familiarity with DCIM, IPAM, or network inventory platforms.
• Basic scripting or spreadsheet automation (Python, SQL, Sheets/Excel formulas) for reporting and data cleanup.
• Exposure to optical transport concepts: DWDM, transceivers, optical budgets, light level testing.
• Prior experience in an MSP or vendor-partner model supporting a large enterprise customer.

Success in the first 6 months: Independently owns a cross connect and patch panel assignment queue with accurate, audit-clean records. Produces a reliable rolling forecast of port and cross connect demand for assigned sites. Recognized by NWI/ENS FTEs and vendors as a responsive, accurate point of contact.

Salary Range $28.76 - $45.40 USD (Hourly) Please note that the salary information provided herein is base pay only (gross); it does not include other forms of compensation which may or may not apply to this specific position, namely, performance-based bonuses, benefits-related payments, or other general incentives - none of which are guaranteed, may be subject to specific eligibility requirements, and are wholly within the discretion of Astreya to remit. Further, the salary information noted above is a range that consists of a minimum and maximum rate of pay for this specific position. Where an applicant or employee is placed on this range will depend and be contingent on objective, documented work-related considerations like education, experience, certifications, licenses, preferred qualifications, among other factors.

Benefits

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options)
• Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only
• Dental provided through UHC Nationwide
• Vision provided by UHC Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit
• Parking & Transit (location-specific)
• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera
• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group
• Employee Assistance Program Wellness Days
• 401k Plan
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)
• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)
• Paid Holidays
• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law

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