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Special Projects Deployment Engineer I

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Hiring Remotely in USA
35-51 Hourly
Junior
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
35-51 Hourly
Junior
Deploys and troubleshoots network infrastructure at regional sites. Installs and secures routers, switches, firewalls, management equipment, PDUs, copper and fiber cabling. Verifies power, cooling, throughput, optical levels, and failover paths through site acceptance testing. Diagnoses connectivity issues and fiber faults using specialized tools before handing sites to the NOC. Requires extensive domestic travel, physical installation work, lifting, ladder climbing, and occasional non-standard maintenance hours.
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At gFiber, we believe that great internet has the power to drive innovation, strengthen communities, enable the impossible, and do all the everyday things that make all of our world go round. And the job of creating better internet is never done - so we’re growing! Our team is committed to building a place where people who want to make a difference can grow their careers and find their spot to belong.

The application window will be open until at least October 18th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.

This role is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.


Role Description

As a Special Projects Deployment Engineer, you are our high-impact tactical asset. You will be responsible for traveling directly to various regional markets to turn raw spaces into fully operational network nodes. This role is critical for execution and elite troubleshooting.

Unlike standard desk-bound engineering roles, this position offers the autonomy of the road and the satisfaction of physically building out the network infrastructure that drives our business growth. You see the immediate, tangible impact of your engineering work every single day.


In this role, you’ll:

  • Rack & Stack Execution: Physically install, mount, and secure network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, out-of-band management gear, and power distribution units (PDUs).
  • Structured Cabling: Perform precise physical layer patches, including copper (Cat6) and fiber optic (singlemode/multimode) installations. Ensure clean cable management, proper labeling, and adherence to structural standards.
  • Power & Environmental Verification: Verify power redundancy, circuit allocations, and thermal cooling alignment before energizing critical hardware.
  • Site Acceptance Testing: Execute standardized test scripts to verify line-rate throughput, optical power levels, and redundant failover paths before handing the site over to the Network Operations Center (NOC).
  • Field Diagnosis: Act as the primary technical point of failure resolution when remote engineering teams lose connectivity or visibility into a site.
  • Optical Layer Testing: Utilize specialized field tools (e.g., OTDRs, optical power meters, fiber scopes) to diagnose and fix physical fiber breaks, dirty patches, or degraded optics.

At a minimum, we would like you to have:

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 2 years of experience working independently in high-pressure field environments with minimal supervision, managing time and logistics effectively.
  • Ability to travel up to 60–75% of the time domestically.
  • Must hold a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs of networking equipment, climb ladders, and work inside tight server room environments or telecom closets.

It’s preferred that you have:

  • Flexibility to work occasional non-standard hours or night maintenance windows to minimize disruption to live production traffic during upgrades.

The US base hourly range for this full-time position is between $34.66 - $50.67 + bonus + benefits. As pay varies by location, your recruiter will share more about the specific hourly range for your targeted location during the hiring process.


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