Field Technician – Atlanta, GA

Overview

Company Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent provides businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Its all-optical IP network backbone enables global IP services, with a focus on competitive prices and end-to-end service delivery and network monitoring. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

[Starting / Initial] Base Salary Pay Range: $54,000 - $90,000 yearly / $25.96 - $43.27 hourly. Specific offers within the listed pay ranges are determined by experience, education, skills, certifications and business needs.

• Install Network Elements within Cogent Communications locations (Data centers, POPs, Hubs).
• Turn-up and test new customer circuits at Cogent Data Centers, carrier neutral datacenters, and multitenant office buildings, document and communicate changes.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and turn-up fiber optic networks.
• Ability to work flexible hours based on network maintenance requirements.
• Respond to and resolve network outages and impairments.
• Drive the implementation of metro network augmentation and expansion projects.
• Select, manage and train vendors on network support and construction related activities.
• Coordinate with building managers and vendors to install network nodes and construct/modify risers within a "Class A" office buildings.
• Advise field managers and executives on construction project status.
• Consult with Network Planning and Customer Service Delivery teams to provide field perspective and expertise to network deployments.
• Work with AC and DC power systems.
• Maintain proficiency in current and evolving technological developments in power systems, telecommunications infrastructure, fiber, CWDM and DWDM technologies.

• Working knowledge of network architectures and telecom infrastructure including fiber networks.
• Proficiency in the use of telecommunications test equipment: optical power meters (OPM – OLS), OTDR, OSA, Ethernet / IP testers; interpretation of test results.
• Strong problem solving and trouble shooting skills.
• High-energy individual with interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, motivate peers, and drive project to completion.
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills.
• Successful project management experience.
• 4-15 years of telecommunications experience with fiber transmission equipment including 3+ years field experience.
• Experience managing vendors and carriers.
• Familiarity with Telco operations.
• Possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, and judgment.
• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical field. Equivalent combination of experience, training and education may substitute for the degree.
• Travel 25%
• Reside within the greater Richmond, VA region

Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy that requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated, including one booster shot against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.

To apply for the Outside Plant Engineer position, please submit your resume and cover letter to

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.