Experte Netzplanung Dark Fiber / Glasfaser (m/w/d) Unternehmensbeschreibung Seit über 25 Jahren zählt GasLINE zu den führenden LWL-Infrastrukturanbietern in Deutschland.1996 erfolgte die Gründung ...
Experte Netzplanung Dark Fiber / Glasfaser (m/w/d) Unternehmensbeschreibung Seit über 25 Jahren zählt GasLINE zu den führenden LWL-Infrastrukturanbietern in Deutschland.1996 erfolgte die Gründung ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
$50/hr
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
Quick apply
Fiber Technician
Fort Worth, TX · On-site
Test dark fiber inside major U.S. data centers * Travel to various job sites across the U.S. * Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures Qualifications: * Experience in cable, low ...
The Role The Dark Fiber Sales Director owns revenue growth for PBI's dark fiber and lit services business for carriers, data center operators, FTTH providers, and large enterprise customers. Working ...
The Role The Dark Fiber Sales Director owns revenue growth for PBI's dark fiber and lit services business for carriers, data center operators, FTTH providers, and large enterprise customers. Working ...
Fiber Splicer
$25 - $50/hr
Current Work Includes: - FTTH (Fiber to the Home) - Business Installations - Fiber Outages & Troubleshooting - Node Work / Upgrades - Dark Fiber Builds - Fiber Splicing & Testing - Experience working ...
Quick apply
Fiber Splicer
$25 - $50/hr
Current Work Includes: - FTTH (Fiber to the Home) - Business Installations - Fiber Outages & Troubleshooting - Node Work / Upgrades - Dark Fiber Builds - Fiber Splicing & Testing - Experience working ...
Fiber & Telecom Lead
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Develop and manage relationships with Tier 1 and regional carriers, dark fiber providers, and colocation network partners to negotiate competitive pricing and service terms * Lead telecom due ...
Fiber & Telecom Lead
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Develop and manage relationships with Tier 1 and regional carriers, dark fiber providers, and colocation network partners to negotiate competitive pricing and service terms * Lead telecom due ...
Fiber & Telecom Lead
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Develop and manage relationships with Tier 1 and regional carriers, dark fiber providers, and colocation network partners to negotiate competitive pricing and service terms * Lead telecom due ...
Fiber & Telecom Lead
Houston, TX · On-site +1
Develop and manage relationships with Tier 1 and regional carriers, dark fiber providers, and colocation network partners to negotiate competitive pricing and service terms * Lead telecom due ...
Fiber Splicer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media ...
Fiber Splicer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media ...
Fiber Splicer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media ...
Fiber Splicer
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$27 - $32/hr
Zayo's communications infrastructure solutions include dark fiber, private data networks, wavelengths, Ethernet, and dedicated Internet access. Zayo serves wireless and wireline carriers, media ...
Troubleshoot dark fiber, DWDM transport systems, network elements, and transport facilities . * Perform fiber connections, physical wiring, testing, and acceptance of multi-level transport facilities.
Troubleshoot dark fiber, DWDM transport systems, network elements, and transport facilities . * Perform fiber connections, physical wiring, testing, and acceptance of multi-level transport facilities.
Fiber Analyst / Project Lead
Springfield, IL · On-site +1
This involves : 1) Managing Project Schedules as dictated by the customer 2) Dark Fiber a) Providing critical analysis on vendor's fiber network data handover packages b) Use of industry standard ...
Fiber Analyst / Project Lead
Springfield, IL · On-site +1
This involves : 1) Managing Project Schedules as dictated by the customer 2) Dark Fiber a) Providing critical analysis on vendor's fiber network data handover packages b) Use of industry standard ...
Troubleshoot dark fiber, DWDM transport systems, network elements, and transport facilities . * Perform fiber connections, physical wiring, testing, and acceptance of multi-level transport facilities.
Troubleshoot dark fiber, DWDM transport systems, network elements, and transport facilities . * Perform fiber connections, physical wiring, testing, and acceptance of multi-level transport facilities.
Be Seen First
Coordinate conduit opportunities, dedicated dark fiber IRUs, dark fiber breakouts, and lit service opportunities with municipalities and external partners. * Manage Individual Case Basis (ICB ...
Quick apply
Be Seen First
Coordinate conduit opportunities, dedicated dark fiber IRUs, dark fiber breakouts, and lit service opportunities with municipalities and external partners. * Manage Individual Case Basis (ICB ...
Dark Fiber information
See salary details
$15.63 - $18.38
9% of jobs
$18.38 - $21.13
14% of jobs
$21.37 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$21.13 - $23.89
21% of jobs
The median wage is $24.73 / hr.
$23.89 - $26.64
19% of jobs
$26.64 - $29.39
12% of jobs
$29.51 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$29.39 - $32.15
6% of jobs
$32.15 - $34.90
5% of jobs
$34.90 - $37.65
4% of jobs
$37.65 - $40.41
4% of jobs
$40.41 - $43.16
3% of jobs
$43.16 - $45.91
2% of jobs
$15
$27
$45
How much do dark fiber jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for dark fiber in the United States is $27.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is dark fiber?
Dark fiber refers to unused or 'unlit' optical fiber cables that have been laid but are not currently in service. Organizations can lease or purchase dark fiber to create their own private, high-capacity network infrastructure. This allows for greater control, scalability, and security compared to using traditional telecommunications services. Dark fiber is commonly used by businesses, data centers, and internet service providers to meet high bandwidth demands and ensure reliable connectivity.
What skills and qualifications are needed to work with dark fiber?
To excel as a Dark Fiber Network Engineer, you need a strong background in fiber optic networking, telecommunications infrastructure, and typically a degree in electrical engineering or related fields. Familiarity with fiber testing equipment, GIS mapping systems, and industry certifications such as CFOT (Certified Fiber Optic Technician) are commonly required. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are critical soft skills for coordinating with teams and clients. These skills ensure reliable network deployment, minimize downtime, and support efficient expansion of high-speed fiber infrastructure.
What challenges do dark fiber technicians face, and how can job seekers prepare for them?
Dark fiber technicians often encounter challenges such as coordinating with multiple stakeholders, troubleshooting physical network issues in varied environments, and keeping up with evolving industry standards. The work can involve outdoor installation, maintenance in adverse weather, and adhering to strict safety protocols. To prepare, job seekers should develop strong problem-solving skills, familiarize themselves with fiber optic technologies, and be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. Gaining relevant certifications and hands-on experience with fiber splicing and testing equipment can also be highly beneficial.
What is the difference between Dark Fiber vs Network Technician?
| Aspect | Dark Fiber | Network Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | Fiber optic certification, technical knowledge | Networking certifications (e.g., CompTIA Network+), technical skills |
| Work Environment | Fiber optic infrastructure, data centers, telecom sites | Data centers, office environments, on-site installations |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Telecom, internet service providers, data centers | IT companies, telecom, enterprise networks |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding fiber infrastructure roles | Networking and infrastructure roles |
Dark Fiber professionals focus on installing, maintaining, and managing unlit fiber optic cables, often working in telecom and data centers. Network Technicians handle network hardware, troubleshooting, and configuration across various IT environments. While both roles require technical skills, Dark Fiber specialists concentrate on fiber infrastructure, whereas Network Technicians work with broader network systems.
More about Dark Fiber jobs
What cities are hiring for Dark Fiber jobs?
Cities with the most Dark Fiber job openings:
What states have the most Dark Fiber jobs?
States with the most job openings for Dark Fiber jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Dark Fiber jobs look for?
The top searched job categories for Dark Fiber jobs are:
- Temporary Google Fiber Installation
- Night Shift At&T Fiber Optic Technician
- Fiber Tech
- Full Time Google Fiber Splicing
- Freelance Fibre Network Planner
- Telecom Fiber Network Company Usa
- Category Five
- Contract Telecommunication Fiber Optic
- Fiber Network Solutions
- Commission Fiber Splicing Independent Contractor
Experte Netzplanung Dark Fiber / Glasfaser (m/w/d)
On-site
Open Grid Europe GmbH
Other
Posted 26 days ago
Job description
Experte Netzplanung Dark Fiber / Glasfaser (m/w/d) Unternehmensbeschreibung
#J-18808-LjbffrSeit über 25 Jahren zählt GasLINE zu den führenden LWL-Infrastrukturanbietern in Deutschland.1996 erfolgte die Gründung der GasLINE durch zahlreiche Fern- und Regionalgasgesellschaften.Die Basis: Ein hochmodernes Glasfasernetz, das über weite Strecken im Schutzstreifen der Gashochdruckleitungen der Gründungsgesellschafter verläuft und damit besonders sicher vor physischen Gefahren ist. GasLINE bietet unbeschaltete Glasfaserkapazitäten. In 2025 sind es 65.000 Kilometer Netzinfrastruktur, die vermarktet wird. Bis 2029 werden weitere 5.000 Kilometer Backbone ausgebaut.
Stellenbeschreibung- Als Experte Netzplanung Dark Fiber / Glasfaser (m/w/d)verantworten Sie die technische Planung kundenspezifischer Verbindungen in unserem deutschlandweiten Dark-Fiber-Netz.
- Auf Basis von Kundenanforderungen, Ausschreibungen und Neubauvorhaben erstellen Sie Trailplanungen und bewerten die erforderlichen Netzressourcen.
- Dabei planen Sie Netzverbindungen, bewerten Schaltungsaufwände und Kosten und entwickeln bei Bedarf alternative Lösungsansätze.
- Als zentrale technische Ansprechperson stimmen Sie Netzkopplungen und technische Anforderungen mit Kund:innen, Netzprovidern sowie internen Fachbereichen ab.
- Darüber hinaus identifizieren Sie Ressourcenengpässe und wirken aktiv an der Weiterentwicklung unserer Netzdokumentation und IT-Toollandschaft mit.
- Sie verfügen über ein abgeschlossenes Studium im Bereich Ingenieurwesen (idealerweise Elektro- oder Nachrichtentechnik) oder eine vergleichbare Qualifikation bzw. einschlägige Berufserfahrung.
- Gute Kenntnisse im Bereich Datennetze, Netzarchitekturen und Telekommunikationsinfrastrukturen zeichnen Sie aus.
- Sie besitzen Erfahrung im Umgang mit NIS-/GIS-Systemen; Kenntnisse in der Nutzung von Datenbanken sind von Vorteil.
- Analytisches Denkvermögen sowie eine strukturierte und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise gehören zu Ihren Stärken.
- Teamgeist, Eigeninitiative und die Bereitschaft, sich schnell in neue Themengebiete einzuarbeiten, zeichnen Sie aus.
- Gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift runden Ihr Profil ab.
Unsere Mitarbeitervorteile für Sie:
- Sympathisches, engagiertes und kollegiales Team, welches die Werte und Visionen der GasLINE gemeinsam lebt
- Faire Vergütung
- Lukrative betriebliche Altersversorgung
- Individuelle WeiterbildungsmöglichkeitenFlexible Arbeitszeiten sowie Mobile Office für eine gesunde Work-Life-Balance
- Der obligatorische Obstkorb inkl. Wasser und Kaffee für das leibliche Wohl
Wir begrüßen die Bewerbung von Menschen mit Behinderung, deren Integration uns ein besonderes Anliegen ist.
Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen und darauf, gemeinsam die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen. Für jede eingegangene Bewerbung pflanzen wir einen Baum mit Plant-My-Tree und setzen ein Zeichen für eine grünere Zukunft.
Bereich Personal
Michael Skauradßun