Summary
The Senior Fiber Technician serves as a highly skilled technical and leadership role responsible for overseeing the installation upkeep and operation of the ISU fiber optic and raceway systems. This position independently manages fiber optic and raceway system projects mentors junior staff and provides on-site leadership when the Cable Plant Team Supervisor is unavailable.
This position strongly prefers BICSI Installer Certification or Journeyman License and extensive knowledge of Fiber Optic and Raceway infrastructure. The Senior Fiber Technician is responsible for project site leadership safety oversight vendor coordination and material procurement decisions as needed. The position exercises independent judgment in the field ensuring work quality compliance with university and industry standards and documentation accuracy. This position is a senior level role on the team.
Example of Duties
Provides support for complex network infrastructure components including network switches and routers.
Upgrades and troubleshoots all new and existing hardware and software network systems email administration LAN configuration and administration.
Monitors all network utilization and capacity and resolves network performance issues.
Performs network maintenance to ensure network operates correctly with minimal interruption.
Monitors data traffic and controls network resource performance to ensure high-quality transmission.
Coordinates and schedules vendors and maintenance providers.
Level Guidelines
Senior-level position applies advanced and specialized expertise and competencies
Typically receives general supervision with high level guidance on the most complex assignments
Completes assignments which are moderately difficult or difficult
Resolves issues including atypical issues and makes recommendations
May lead projects of limited scope
Functions as go to. Responds to inquiries and requests from others inside and outside work area
May act as a lead assigning tasks and providing guidance to lower-level workers
May provide supervision to one to two other staff or lead a small work team
Provides guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:
1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration applications should be received byOctober 26 2025.
If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.
Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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