Field Technician/Field Engineer

Contract Duration: 12 months + Extendable

Available Locations: Atlanta, GA ; Miami, FL ; Tampa, FL ;Columbus, OH ; Indianapolis, IN ; Sterling, VA ; Boston, MA ; Jersey City, NJ ; Philadelphia, PA ; Washington DC ; Chicago, IL ; Dallas, TX ; Des Moines, IA ; Denver, CO

Phoenix, AZ ; Portland, OR ; San Diego, CA ; San Francisco, CA ; Los Angeles, CA

Job Description:

Installation and Configuration

• Install and configure Ciena networking equipment, including routers, switches, and optical devices like the Ciena 6500 Packet-Optical Platform.
• Ensure proper installation of fiber optics, cabling, and hardware components to meet design and performance specifications.
• Perform software and firmware upgrades on Ciena products.

Testing and Troubleshooting

• Conduct equipment testing using tools such as OTDRs, spectrum analyzers, and light meters to verify performance and resolve issues.
• Perform Bit Error Rate Testing (BERT) and latency checks for new and existing network deployments.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to physical layer connectivity, signal integrity, and optical performance.

Maintenance and Optimization

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on Ciena systems to ensure reliability and performance.

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain detailed records of installations, configurations, and troubleshooting activities.
• Create reports on testing results, equipment performance, and project statuses.

Skills:

• Hands on experience with Ciena 5164 Transport Router
• Proficiency with Ciena systems, including the 6500 Packet-Optical Platform and WaveLogic technology.
• Familiarity with optical transport technologies (DWDM, ROADM, SONET) and Layer 2/3 networking protocols.
• Hands-on experience with RF and optical testing tools such as OTDR, spectrum analyzers, and light meters.
• Hands on experience with fiber splicing, fiber testing, cabling, cable management, connector testing, new racks and power connections.
• Hands on experience with Ethernet Testing, OTDR Testing, and Programming the Routers.