Fiber Testing Infrastructure Engineer

Insight Global
Houston, TX, United States
2 months ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Data Centers Networking Hardware Network Architecture

Job description

The Infrastructure Implementation Specialist (IS) serves as the onsite technical lead for data center connectivity and infrastructure deployments. This role is responsible for overseeing the installation, validation, and delivery of physical network infrastructure, including fiber, copper, active network equipment, and connectivity between racks, rows, and data halls.

The IS acts as the primary field owner for execution quality, installation sequencing, troubleshooting, and deployment readiness. Working across enterprise, colocation, hyperscale, and edge environments, the IS ensures infrastructure is installed according to design specifications, tested successfully, and delivered on schedule.

Success in this role is measured by quality of execution, deployment readiness, issue resolution, schedule adherence, and safe project delivery.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Requirements

Proven experience leading connectivity deployment projects, including coordinating fiber optic infrastructure installations from planning through completion.

Hands-on expertise with fiber optic cabling, including installation, routing, dressing, termination, and testing of fiber connections.

Strong understanding of cable management best practices, including pulling cable through trays, organizing pathways, and maintaining clean rack installations.

Experience patching and connecting fiber and network infrastructure within data center, telecommunications, or enterprise environments.

Ability to perform quality inspections and validate completed installations for workmanship, compliance, and operational readiness.

Knowledge of network infrastructure standards, safety requirements, and installation best practices to ensure reliable connectivity deployments. OSHA 10 or 30

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