Fiber Testing Infrastructure Engineer

Post Date

Jul 02, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77058
US
Sep 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

SMF-ba0a6aa9-f986-4b65-aabf-b19561d204ca

Pay Rate

$36 - $45 (hourly estimate)

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.

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Required Skills & Experience

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.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

OSHA 10 or 30

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.