Test & Acceptance Specialist

Company Description

Zayo provides mission-critical bandwidth to the world’s most impactful companies, fueling the innovations that are transforming our society. Zayo’s 141,000-mile network in North America and Europe includes extensive metro connectivity to thousands of buildings and data centers. Zayo’s communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media, tech, content, finance, healthcare and other large enterprises.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Test & Acceptance Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing tests, analyzing data, and ensuring the proper functioning and quality of fiber optic systems. This role requires knowledge of fiber optic technology, testing equipment, and diagnostic techniques to assess network performance and troubleshoot issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze OSP dark fiber test data insertion loss, OTDR, power meter, FIP, CD & PMD in prepackaged detailed reports on the performance of fiber optic cables and networks. Identify potential issues, inefficiencies, or areas of improvement.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of test results, processes, and network performance. Prepare technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers to ensure all fiber optic systems meet the required standards.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance of company standards, safety regulations, and best practices during testing and analysis.
• Provides specialized telecommunications technical expertise.
• Coordinates and facilitates with internal resources to effect the timely completion of projects.
• Verify and update internal records to ensure network inventory.
• Validating correct test settings like wavelength, test duration, and test method (e.g., OTDR, power meter) were used to meet customer contractual requirements. Reviewing dark fiber performance to identify any potential issues with the system's integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years in the telecommunications industry with outside plant, fiber optics, telecommunication architectures, optical transport equipment, and project management experience. Must be conversant/have working knowledge of structured cabling, routing, switching, and IP protocols.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience analyzing fiber optic test results; OTDR, OLTS, FIP, CD PMD.
• Familiar with EXFO FastReporter, EXFO ConnectorMax, Viavi FiberCable2 Suite, Viavi FiberChekPRO, Anritsu NetWorks, Email, MS Excel, Word and Google Earth. Must be able to understand and read construction documents.

Estimated base salary range: $61,100 - $94,000 USD/annually.

The base pay range shown is a guideline and reasonable estimate for this role. It takes into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted range based upon geographic location, work experience, skill level, certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Non- sales roles may be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive plan. Sales roles may be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.

Additionally, this position may be eligible for certain benefits, such as health insurance, life insurance, disability retirement plans, paid time off.

The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.

Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

• Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave

Zayo is an equal opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

As part of the application, hiring, onboarding, and/or employment process, Zayo or its affiliates, partners, and vendors may collect, store, and use biometric identifiers and biometric information (collectively, “Biometric Data”), such as fingerprints, facial geometry scans or other unique biological characteristics. Zayo uses CLEAR1, a third-party identity verification service, to verify applicant identity during the hiring process. CLEAR1 may collect Biometric Data, including facial geometry scans and/or other biometric identifiers, to authenticate your identity. Biometric Data will be retained pursuant to CLEAR1’s policies, which can be found here: https://www.clearme.com/clear1-credential-policy-crp. Zayo will not sell, lease, trade, or otherwise profit from any applicant's or employee's Biometric Data. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge this disclosure. Prior to any collection of Biometric Data — including through CLEAR — you may be presented with a separate consent form and asked to provide your written authorization in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), the Texas Capture or Use of Biometric Identifier Act (CUBI), and other applicable biometric privacy statutes.