Datacenter Fiber Specialist(With OTDR)

Datacenter Fiber Specialist (With OTDR)

Location: Milwaukee, WI Duration: 12+ Months contract with Possibility for extension Pay Rate Range: $34.69/hr. on W-2. This is a non-travel position so candidates should live within a reasonable commute distance of Milwaukee. Candidate must work on our W2. No third-party candidates.

The Datacenter Fiber Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the integrity, performance, and security of Microsoft's fiber optic network within datacenter operations. This role will focus on fiber delivery, troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing to support critical deployments, fiber-related break-fix operations, and network expansion. The specialist will provide up to 40 hours per week of expertise during regular business hours, working collaboratively with Microsoft engineering teams, third-party fiber providers, and internal deployment teams to maintain optimal fiber network operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fiber Management & Maintenance
• Fiber Deployment & Testing
• Data Center Hygiene & Compliance
• Change Management & Troubleshooting

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 3+ years of experience supporting fiber optic networks or large-scale deployments.
• Ability to pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire and every two years thereafter.
• Strong knowledge of fiber optics, dark and lit fiber networks, OTDR testing, and fiber maintenance.
• Experience in fiber optic splicing, testing, and documentation in field service environments.
• Understanding of data center infrastructure, including servers, networking, and rack enclosures.
• Proficiency with fiber testing tools, such as fusion splicers, OTDRs, power meters, and fiber identifiers.
• Ability to read and interpret fiber optic maps, schematics, and test results.
• Willingness to travel and respond to fiber-related issues as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, Business Management, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mission-critical fiber operations within large-scale environments.
• 10+ years of experience working with dark and lit fiber providers.
• 10+ years of experience in aerial and underground fiber delivery.
• 5+ years of experience in outside plant (OSP) and inside plant (ISP) fiber installation, management, and maintenance.
• Expertise in fiber splicing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Background in fiber network design, construction, and best practices.
• Knowledge of fiber supply chain, asset management, and logistics.
• IT service operations experience with ITIL, MOF, SLA/OLA frameworks.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Cloud Services and Platforms (Azure, Office 365, etc.)

The following benefits are offered for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.