Jobs via Dice
Fiber / OTDR Test Engineer (ONSITE) (No C2C/H1B)
Jobs via Dice, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
The Datacenter Fiber Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the
integrity, performance, and security
of the
Client s fiber optic network
within
datacenter operations . This role focuses on
fiber delivery, troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing
to support
critical deployments ,
fiber-related break-fix operations , and
network expansion . The specialist will provide
up to 40 hours per week
of expertise during regular business hours, working collaboratively with
Client engineering teams ,
third-party fiber providers , and
internal deployment teams
to maintain
optimal fiber network operations . Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number is A5093. Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience supporting fiber optic networks or large-scale deployments. Ability to pass Client Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter. Strong knowledge of fiber optics, dark and lit fiber networks, OTDR testing, and fiber maintenance. Experience in fiber optic splicing, testing, and documentation in field service environments. Understanding of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking, and rack enclosures. Proficiency with fiber testing tools such as fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, and fiber identifiers. Ability to read and interpret fiber optic maps, schematics, and test results. Willingness to travel and respond to fiber-related issues as needed. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Management, or related field. 10+ years of experience in mission-critical fiber operations within large-scale environments. 10+ years of experience working with dark and lit fiber providers. 10+ years of experience in aerial and underground fiber delivery. 5+ years of experience in outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber installation, management, and maintenance. Expertise in fiber splicing, troubleshooting, and documentation. Background in fiber network design, construction, and best practices. Knowledge of fiber supply chain, asset management, and logistics. IT service operations experience with ITIL, MOF, and SLA/OLA frameworks. Familiarity with Client Cloud Services and Platforms (e.g., Azure, Office 365, etc.). Key Responsibilities
Fiber Management & Maintenance Prevent fiber cuts, degradation, and outages by proactively monitoring and maintaining the fiber infrastructure. Perform regular fiber inspections, cleaning, and testing to ensure operational integrity. Educate and coach Client full-time employees on fiber maintenance and best practices. Collaborate with suppliers, partners, technicians, and customers to coordinate fiber delivery and management. Oversee leased and client-owned fiber to ensure defect-free and on-time delivery of customer capacity. Plan and manage fiber logistics, infrastructure, and resources required for new data center expansions. Manage vendor/partner relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) for fiber-related operations. Provide root cause analysis (RCA), lessons learned, and best practice recommendations to improve fiber operations. Fiber Deployment & Testing Conduct end-to-end fiber testing to validate new installations and troubleshoot existing infrastructure. Perform optical loss testing, OTDR analysis, insertion loss measurements, reflectance tests, and return loss evaluations. Ensure all fiber test equipment is calibrated and certified within the past 12 months. Generate detailed fiber test reports in raw and PDF formats for Client engineering teams. Conduct fiber splicing activities to support break-fix operations and deployment needs (bulk splicing excluded). Serve as a remote hands expert for Client engineering teams and third-party fiber providers. Data Center Hygiene & Compliance Inspect fiber paths, patch panels, racks, and ports for proper cleanliness and organization. Perform remediation tasks such as cable management, labeling updates, and quality assurance measures. Trace optical jumpers along circuit pathways to verify quality and eliminate congestion or potential damage. Ensure adherence to industry safety codes, regulations, and best practices for fiber optic installations. Change Management & Troubleshooting Support fiber-related change management activities, including testing and validation of network modifications. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for fiber-related changes within carrier hotels, meet-me rooms, and leased facilities. Troubleshoot and restore fiber outages, working closely with Client remote engineering teams. Implement disaster recovery procedures for fiber-related incidents in enterprise environments.
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The Datacenter Fiber Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the
integrity, performance, and security
of the
Client s fiber optic network
within
datacenter operations . This role focuses on
fiber delivery, troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing
to support
critical deployments ,
fiber-related break-fix operations , and
network expansion . The specialist will provide
up to 40 hours per week
of expertise during regular business hours, working collaboratively with
Client engineering teams ,
third-party fiber providers , and
internal deployment teams
to maintain
optimal fiber network operations . Applicants must provide their phone number. Reference job number is A5093. Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience supporting fiber optic networks or large-scale deployments. Ability to pass Client Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter. Strong knowledge of fiber optics, dark and lit fiber networks, OTDR testing, and fiber maintenance. Experience in fiber optic splicing, testing, and documentation in field service environments. Understanding of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking, and rack enclosures. Proficiency with fiber testing tools such as fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, and fiber identifiers. Ability to read and interpret fiber optic maps, schematics, and test results. Willingness to travel and respond to fiber-related issues as needed. Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Management, or related field. 10+ years of experience in mission-critical fiber operations within large-scale environments. 10+ years of experience working with dark and lit fiber providers. 10+ years of experience in aerial and underground fiber delivery. 5+ years of experience in outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber installation, management, and maintenance. Expertise in fiber splicing, troubleshooting, and documentation. Background in fiber network design, construction, and best practices. Knowledge of fiber supply chain, asset management, and logistics. IT service operations experience with ITIL, MOF, and SLA/OLA frameworks. Familiarity with Client Cloud Services and Platforms (e.g., Azure, Office 365, etc.). Key Responsibilities
Fiber Management & Maintenance Prevent fiber cuts, degradation, and outages by proactively monitoring and maintaining the fiber infrastructure. Perform regular fiber inspections, cleaning, and testing to ensure operational integrity. Educate and coach Client full-time employees on fiber maintenance and best practices. Collaborate with suppliers, partners, technicians, and customers to coordinate fiber delivery and management. Oversee leased and client-owned fiber to ensure defect-free and on-time delivery of customer capacity. Plan and manage fiber logistics, infrastructure, and resources required for new data center expansions. Manage vendor/partner relationships, contracts, and service level agreements (SLAs) for fiber-related operations. Provide root cause analysis (RCA), lessons learned, and best practice recommendations to improve fiber operations. Fiber Deployment & Testing Conduct end-to-end fiber testing to validate new installations and troubleshoot existing infrastructure. Perform optical loss testing, OTDR analysis, insertion loss measurements, reflectance tests, and return loss evaluations. Ensure all fiber test equipment is calibrated and certified within the past 12 months. Generate detailed fiber test reports in raw and PDF formats for Client engineering teams. Conduct fiber splicing activities to support break-fix operations and deployment needs (bulk splicing excluded). Serve as a remote hands expert for Client engineering teams and third-party fiber providers. Data Center Hygiene & Compliance Inspect fiber paths, patch panels, racks, and ports for proper cleanliness and organization. Perform remediation tasks such as cable management, labeling updates, and quality assurance measures. Trace optical jumpers along circuit pathways to verify quality and eliminate congestion or potential damage. Ensure adherence to industry safety codes, regulations, and best practices for fiber optic installations. Change Management & Troubleshooting Support fiber-related change management activities, including testing and validation of network modifications. Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for fiber-related changes within carrier hotels, meet-me rooms, and leased facilities. Troubleshoot and restore fiber outages, working closely with Client remote engineering teams. Implement disaster recovery procedures for fiber-related incidents in enterprise environments.
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