Location: US (Nationwide) – Field Based

Target Background: Tier 2/3 Support, NOC, or Network Administration

Position Summary

We are seeking a Field Network Technician who combines advanced logical networking knowledge with hands-on field expertise. While your background may be in Cisco, Juniper, or Meraki environments, this role focuses on the "First Mile" of business connectivity. You will be the frontline expert responsible for ensuring enterprise and small-business clients stay connected via Ethernet-over-Copper, Coax, or Fiber Optics.

We need a professional who understands the "Why" behind the network (routing protocols, IP assignments, and latency) just as well as the "How" (physical cabling, ONT placement, and signal levels).

Key Responsibilities (The "Field" Focus)

• On-Site Diagnostics & Repair: Investigate and resolve service outages or performance degradation at the client’s place of business using a methodical Layer 1–3 troubleshooting approach.
• Physical Layer Maintenance: Repair or replace damaged cabling (Cat5e/6 or Fiber) and connectors. Perform fiber splicing and use OTDR/Light Meters to verify signal integrity.
• CPE Management: Install, re-configure, and troubleshoot Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), including Managed Routers, Network Interface Devices (NID), and Optical Network Terminals (ONT).
• Logical Verification: Interface with the NOC to verify VLAN tagging, IP assignments (Static/Dynamic), and routing protocols to ensure end-to-end connectivity.
• Inside Wiring: Navigate business environments (server rooms, IDF/MDF closets, drop ceilings) to extend demarcations or optimize equipment placement.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct comprehensive speed tests and latency benchmarks to ensure the circuit meets Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• The "Network Brain": While you may not be configuring Cisco switches daily, you must have the foundational knowledge equal to that of a CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE (although the actual certifications are not required). You should understand routing, switching, and the TCP/IP stack intimately.
• Connectivity Standards: Deep understanding of Ethernet standards and Fiber Optic technology (GPON, Active Ethernet).
• Tool Proficiency: Experience (or the aptitude to quickly master) fusion splicers, signal level meters, TDRs, and network testers (e.g., NetAlly, VIAVI).
• Hardware Familiarity: Even though the core work is on ISP gear, your experience with enterprise-grade hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Adtran, Ciena) will allow you to communicate effectively with client IT Managers.
• Certifications: Active or expired CCNA/CCNP is highly preferred to demonstrate your technical baseline.

Soft Skills & Physical Requirements

• Professional Presence: Ability to act as a technical consultant to business owners and IT Managers.
• Methodical Troubleshooting: The ability to isolate variables in a complex environment to find the root cause quickly.
• Physical Agility: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces (server closets/crawl spaces).
• Mobility: Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Business Service Technician who can be the frontline technical expert responsible for ensuring our enterprise and small-business clients stay connected. You will provide high-level on-site support, diagnosing and resolving complex broadband connectivity issues delivered via Ethernet-over-Copper, Coax, or Fiber Optics. This role requires a blend of advanced technical troubleshooting, hands-on physical repair, and professional client interaction to maintain our reputation for reliability. 

Location: US (Nationwide) On-Site.

Key Responsibilities

• On-Site Diagnostics & Repair: Investigate and resolve service outages or performance degradation at the client’s place of business.
• Physical Layer Maintenance: Repair or replace damaged cabling (Cat5e/6 or Fiber) and connectors. Perform fiber splicing and use OTDR/Light Meters to verify signal integrity.
• CPE Management: Install, re-configure, and troubleshoot Customer Premise Equipment (CPE), including Managed Routers, Network Interface Devices (NID), Integrated Access Devices (IAD), and Optical Network Terminals (ONT).
• Network Configuration: Interface with the Network Operations Center (NOC) to verify VLAN tagging, IP assignments (Static/Dynamic), and routing protocols.
• Inside Wiring: Navigate business environments (server rooms, IDF/MDF closets, drop ceilings) to extend demarcations or optimize equipment placement.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct comprehensive speed tests and latency benchmarks to ensure the circuit meets Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Connectivity Standards: Deep understanding of Ethernet standards and Fiber Optic technology (GPON, Active Ethernet).
• Networking Protocol: Proficiency in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and basic command-line interface (CLI) interactions for equipment configuration.
• Tool Proficiency: Experience using fusion splicers, signal level meters, TDRs, and network testers (e.g., NetAlly, VIAVI).
• Hardware Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise-grade hardware such as Cisco, Adtran, Juniper, or Ciena.
• Certifications (Preferred): CompTIA Network+, BICSI, or FOA Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT).

Soft Skills & Requirements

• The "Professional Face": Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to non-technical business owners and IT Managers.
• Problem Solving: A methodical approach to troubleshooting—isolating variables to find the root cause of an issue quickly.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces (server closets/crawl spaces).
• Mobility: Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record for operating a company service vehicle.

What Success Looks Like

• Mean Time to Repair (MTTR): Consistently meeting or exceeding targets for restoring business services.
• First-Time Fix Rate: Resolving issues on the initial visit to minimize client downtime.
• Client Satisfaction: Maintaining high CSAT scores through professional conduct and clear communication.

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Certified DWDM Engineer to join our optical transport team. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle—design, deployment, and optimization—of our high-capacity Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) networks.

As a "Certified" specialist, you are expected to bring verified expertise in industry-leading platforms (such as Ciena, Nokia, or Cisco) to ensure our fiber-optic backbone operates with maximum spectral efficiency and 99.999% reliability.

Key Responsibilities

1. Network Design & Planning

• Optical Path Engineering: Conduct link budget analysis, OSNR (Optical Signal-to-Noise Ratio) calculations, and chromatic dispersion compensation planning.
• Capacity Management: Design wavelength allocation maps and manage the growth of C-band and L-band spectrum to meet increasing data demands.
• Architecture Design: Develop resilient network topologies, including ring protection (SNCP), mesh restoration, and ROADM (Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer) configurations.

1. Implementation & Integration

• Commissioning: Lead the physical installation, power-up, and software configuration of DWDM shelves, transponders, amplifiers (EDFAs/Raman), and multiplexers.
• Vendor Coordination: Work closely with hardware vendors to integrate new-generation coherent optics (e.g., 400G/800G+ wavelengths) into existing legacy fiber plants.
• Circuit Provisioning: Manage the end-to-end provisioning of high-bandwidth services (Ethernet, OTN, Fibre Channel) across the optical transport layer.

1. Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Advanced Diagnostics: Utilize OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer), OSA (Optical Spectrum Analyzer), and BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) equipment to localize fiber faults and signal degradation.
• NOC Support: Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex optical layer incidents, performing deep-dive root cause analysis on "flapping" links or high Pre-FEC BER issues.
• Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize optical power levels and gain tilt across long-haul spans to maintain signal integrity.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related technical field.
• Deep understanding of ITU-T G.709 (OTN) standards, WDM physics, and fiber types (G.652, G.655).
• Proficiency with Network Management Systems (NMS) and SDN controllers for optical automation.
• Experience using optical modeling software (e.g., Ciena OnePlanner, Nokia 1830 EPT, or VPIphotonics).

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

• Ciena: Optical Communications Professional (OC-P) or Consultant (OC-C).
• Nokia: Certified Optical Network Professional (ONP).
• Cisco: CCNP Optical or specialized Cisco Transport certificates.
• General: OTT Certified Optical Network Engineer (CONE).

The Ideal Candidate

You are a "fiber-first" engineer who thrives on the physics of light. You understand that a single fiber break can impact terabits of data, and you possess the meticulous attention to detail required to manage the invisible infrastructure that powers the modern internet.

Industry Insight 2026: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in 400ZR/ZR+ pluggable optics and SDN-based optical grooming.