Datacenter Fiber Specialist - Onsite

Title: Datacenter Fiber Specialist - Onsite

Mandatory skills:

Microsoft Cloud, Microsoft engineering,
fiber optic network, large scale deployment, fiber infrastructure,
fiber optics, dark fiber networks, lit fiber networks, fiber operations, fiber installation,
OTDR, OTDR testing, OTDR analysis,
fiber maintenance, fiber optic splicing, testing, documentation, fiber optic installation,
field service environment, fiber testing tools, fusion splicers, power meters, fiber identifiers,
data center infrastructure, servers, networking, rack enclosures, fiber network operations,
fiber management fiber maintenance, fiber optic maps, schematics, fiber issues, fiber outages,
fiber inspections, cleaning, testing, fiber delivery, fiber management, fiber test equipment, fiber delivery,
fiber logistics, infrastructure, resources, fiber deployment, fiber testing, fiber splicing, fiber incidents,
data center, contracts, root cause analysis, cable management, labeling updates, quality assurance measures,
outside plant, OSP, inside plant, ISP,
optical loss testing, insertion loss measurements, reflectance test, return loss evaluations,
Data Center Hygiene and Compliance, Change Management,
circuit pathways, safety codes, safety regulations, disaster recovery procedure,
fiber splicing, fiber network design, construction, fiber supply chain, asset management, logistics,
Microsoft Cloud Services and Platforms, Azure, Office 365

Description:

Overview:
The Datacenter Fiber Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and security of Microsoft s fiber optic network within datacenter operations. This role will focus 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 Microsoft engineering teams, third-party fiber providers, and internal deployment teams to maintain optimal fiber network operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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 Microsoft 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 Microsoft-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.

2. 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 reports of fiber test results in raw and PDF formats for Microsoft engineering teams.
Conduct fiber splicing activities to support break-fix operations and deployment needs (bulk splicing excluded).
Serve as a remote hands expert for Microsoft engineering teams and third-party fiber providers.

3. 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.

4. 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 Microsoft remote engineering teams.
Implement disaster recovery procedures for fiber-related incidents in enterprise environments.

Required Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience supporting fiber optic networks or large-scale deployments.
Ability to pass Microsoft 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, SLA/OLA frameworks.
Familiarity with Microsoft Cloud Services and Platforms (Azure, Office 365, etc.).

VIVA USA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional working environment that is free from discrimination and unlawful harassment. The Management, contractors, and staff of VIVA USA shall respect others without regard to race, sex, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, physical, mental or sensory disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era, recently separated veteran, Active war time or campaign badge veteran, Armed forces service medal veteran, or disabled veteran. Please contact us at for any complaints, comments and suggestions.

Contact Details :

VIVA USA INC.
3601 Algonquin Road, Suite 425
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008