Hyperscale Network Specialist II

About the role

E2 Optics is a rapidly growing, woman-owned technology integrator dedicated to powering the infrastructure behind AI, cloud computing, and future innovations. As a key member of our team, you will work on cutting-edge systems in some of the world's most advanced environments.

Responsibilities

• Promote and uphold E2 Optics' Core Values through leadership, professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and commitment to quality execution.
• Independently execute network validation activities across hyperscale data center infrastructure while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and E2 Optics quality standards.
• Perform comprehensive audits of various network components and infrastructure elements.
• Independently troubleshoot and resolve standard network issues, including fiber contamination, mispatching, connector damage, polarity issues, improper routing, and cable damage.
• Perform permanent link testing and interpret OTDR traces to identify connector losses, splice losses, reflection events, fiber breaks, excessive attenuation, and installation defects.
• Perform fiber optic testing using various tools and interpret customer loss budgets and BERT testing results.
• Support customer walkdowns, commissioning activities, turnover inspections, and quality verification efforts.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, audit accuracy, network quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain organized work areas, testing equipment, customer assets, and project documentation.
• Travel as required by E2 Optics.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• OSHA 10 required.
• Completion of all required customer onboarding and project-specific training.
• Experience in structured cabling, telecommunications, fiber optics, data center construction, network infrastructure, mission critical construction, or related technical fields.
• Experience independently performing structured cabling audits and troubleshooting.
• Experience utilizing fiber optic testing equipment.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center projects preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• BICSI Installer 2 Copper
• BICSI Installer 2 Fiber
• BICSI Technician
• EXFO Tier I & Tier II Certification
• Corning TS-LAN-500 or equivalent
• OSHA 30
• MEWP Certification
• First Aid / CPR
• ESD Awareness
• Laser Safety
• Work at Height Certification
• Customer-specific network qualification programs

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of structured cabling systems including copper and fiber optic infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of Front-End Network (FENW) architecture with developing understanding of Back-End Network (BENW) infrastructure.
• Understanding of hyperscale data center network topology.
• Knowledge of ANSI/TIA and BICSI installation standards.
• Knowledge of fiber optic connector types, cable construction, and network hardware.

Testing & Diagnostic Skills

• Proficient operation of OLTS, OTDR, OPM, and VFL testing equipment.
• Ability to interpret OTDR traces and identify common failure conditions.
• Ability to perform Permanent Link testing utilizing One Jumper Reference methodology.
• Ability to interpret customer loss budget requirements.
• Working knowledge of BERT testing terminology and performance thresholds.
• Ability to identify contamination, polarity, routing, and installation deficiencies.

Documentation & Systems Proficiency

• Ability to generate complete native testing files and PDF reports.
• Strong documentation discipline supporting activation readiness and customer acceptance.
• Ability to maintain calibration records and testing documentation.

Leadership & Professional Skills

• Demonstrated ability to mentor entry-level personnel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize workload in fast-paced construction environments.
• Ability to recognize systemic issues and communicate them effectively to project leadership.
• Commitment to safety, quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.