Optical Deployment Engineer I

Remote • Posted 11 hours ago • Updated 11 hours ago
Full Time
Remote
USD $59,812.00 - 94,440.00 per year
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Job Details

Skills

  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Database
  • Cabling
  • Data Integrity
  • Auditing
  • Migration
  • Onboarding
  • Collaboration
  • FMS
  • Workflow
  • Information Technology
  • Optical Fiber
  • Organizational Skills
  • Management
  • Communication
  • Telecommunications
  • Network Engineering
  • Optical Fiber Management
  • Network
  • Structured Cabling
  • Attention To Detail
  • Documentation
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Forms
  • Payments
  • PPO
  • HMO
  • Taxes
  • Professional Development
  • Life Insurance
  • Insurance
  • Law

Summary

Responsibilities

Cross Connects
  • Coordinate and process cross-connect orders (intra- and inter-facility) to support network capacity growth
  • Validate cross-connect installations against design specifications and ensure proper labeling and documentation
  • Work with colocation providers and internal teams to resolve cross-connect discrepancies and installation issues
  • Track cross-connect order status and escalate delays as needed

Asgardian Fallouts
  • Investigate and remediate fallout tickets generated from Asgardian audits
  • Perform root cause analysis on discrepancies between physical infrastructure and system-of-record databases
  • Update records and coordinate with field teams to resolve cabling, patching, and connectivity inconsistencies
  • Drive fallout metrics toward zero through systematic resolution workflows

Space & Power
  • Support space and power planning activities for optical infrastructure deployments
  • Track cabinet/rack space utilization and power capacity for optical equipment
  • Coordinate with facilities and capacity teams to ensure adequate resources for planned builds
  • Assist in documenting power requirements and space allocations for new deployments

FMS (Fiber Management System) Projects
  • Support FMS data integrity initiatives including audits, migrations, and system updates
  • Ensure accurate fiber path documentation within FMS tools
  • Assist in onboarding new sites and circuits into FMS
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to improve FMS workflows and data accuracy

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Basic understanding of fiber optic infrastructure (single-mode, multi-mode, connectors, patch panels)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with spreadsheets and ticketing systems
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:
  • Internship or coursework in telecommunications, network engineering, or data center operations
  • Familiarity with fiber management systems or network documentation tools
  • Exposure to data center environments or colocation facilities
  • Understanding of structured cabling standards (TIA/EIA)
  • Experience with project tracking tools

Key Competencies
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently and within a team
  • Problem-solving mindset with willingness to learn complex systems
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally with vendors, field technicians, and engineering teams

Salary Range
$59,812.00 - $94,440.00 USD (Salary)
  • 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.

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:
  • 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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  • Dice Id: RTL60519
  • Position Id: 93cfacdb0cfc403efab5744819ab7ff2
  • Posted 11 hours ago
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