Fiber Technician (Telecommunications)

Location: Seattle, WA; must reside within the greater Seattle/Tacoma region. The role involves field work at data centers, points of presence, hubs, carrier-neutral datacenters, multitenant office buildings, and other network sites, with approximately 25% travel.

Base salary: $54,000–$90,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a publicly traded global Tier 1 facilities-based ISP providing high-speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services through an all-optical IP network.

What you will do

• Install network elements at data centers, points of presence, hubs, carrier-neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings.
• Turn up and test customer circuits, interpret test results, and document and communicate network changes.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and restore fiber-optic networks, responding to outages and impairments.
• Implement metro network augmentation and expansion projects, including network nodes and riser construction or modification.
• Select, manage, and train vendors and coordinate with building managers on network construction and support activities.
• Advise field managers and executives on construction status and provide field expertise to Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery teams.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of network architectures and telecommunications infrastructure, including fiber networks.
• Proficiency with optical power meters, OPM/OLS, OTDR, OSA, and Ethernet/IP testers, including interpretation of test results.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, sound technical judgment, analytical ability, and interpersonal skills.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive projects to completion.
• Successful project management experience and experience managing vendors and carriers.
• Familiarity with Telco operations.
• 4–15 years of telecommunications experience with fiber transmission equipment, including at least 3 years of field experience.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical field, or an equivalent combination of experience, training, and education.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on network maintenance requirements and travel approximately 25%.
• Ability to work with AC and DC power systems and maintain proficiency in evolving power systems, telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM, and DWDM technologies.
• Residence within the greater Seattle/Tacoma region.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with a competitive base salary.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage, with most benefits effective within 30 days of employment.
• Paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Stock options and additional benefits subject to applicable waiting periods.