Tech Advanced - Installation

Job Description:

Tech Advanced - Installation

Location:

Remote, VA, US, 99999

Brand: Lightpath

Requisition #: 8232

Lightpath is one of the largest competitive local exchange carriers in the tri-state area. We own and operate our infrastructure "from the ground up" by deploying over 20,000 route miles connecting 13,500 on-net/LIT buildings. With a strong portfolio of cutting edge solutions for Internet, WAN, Voice, SD-WAN, Security & Cloud services, we enable Enterprise customers of all sizes the ability to react to new challenges while developing best practices for the future. With Lightpath’s continued focus on network excellence and a “customer first” service commitment, we are building a workforce of the best talent that will meet the needs of our customers and reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Job Summary

Responsible for installation and repair of telecommunications equipment and services located in customer premises, COLO and Data Center Locations. This role involves the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of advanced optical transport and DWDM networks. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in telecommunications infrastructure and hands-on experience with Cisco MPLS, Ciena6500 optical systems, ROADM, SONET networks and Dark Fiber OTRD testing.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, Configure and Install electronic components supporting Ethernet, DWDM, CWDM and ROADM technologies using DLR and Method & Procedures documentation.
• Travel to remote sites and data centers for equipment installation and maintenance as required.
• Conduct OTDR, power meter/light source, and insertion loss tests on dark fiber networks to assess and certify optical performance.
• Analyze OTDR traces to identify and localize fiber faults, splices, connectors, and reflectance anomalies.
• Perform cabling, patching, and cross-connects in telecom rooms and data centers.
• Coordinate with Activation Teams for circuit turn-ups, migrations, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and document test results, fiber plant layouts, equipment configurations, and work orders.
• Provision, Test and turn up network facility circuits located in Data Center and COLO locations.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Connect AC or DC power to various types of Telecommunications equipment and verify back up battery functionality as required.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime and on-call rotation as required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in Installation, provisioning and repairing telecommunication equipment.
• Thorough understanding of all phases of network installation, including Ethernet, DWDM, CWDM, Ethernet, WAN/LAN and TCP/IP applications.
• Hands-on experience with Ciena 6500 series, including provisioning, alarms, and optical power management.
• Proficient with OTDRs (e.g., EXFO, JDSU,VeEx) and associated testing/reporting tools.
• Strong knowledge of DWDM systems, optical theory, and fiber characterization.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook email.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of fiber optics, CAT5e/6 cabling, and basic physical layer troubleshooting.
• Self-motivated with excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, troubleshooting and conflict resolution skills.

Lightpath is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

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