Optical Deployment Engineer I

Astreya

Optical Deployment Engineer I coordinating cross-connect orders and supporting optical infrastructure deployment. Collaborating with teams to ensure proper documentation and resolve installation issues.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $59,812 - $94,440 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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Hard Skills & Tools

Fiber Optic InfrastructureCross-Connect CoordinationRoot Cause AnalysisData ManagementDocumentation SkillsCabling and PatchingPower Capacity PlanningOrder TrackingSystem AuditsNetwork Engineering

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailEffective CommunicationTask ManagementCollaboration