Sr Lead Network Engineer-Denver, CO & Dallas, TX

Forged Fiber 37•Denver, CO

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.

Requirements

Expert knowledge of telecommunications network infrastructure, including Fiber OLT, access, transport, and Metro network technologies.
Strong experience managing and analyzing production network datasets and inventory information.
Extensive knowledge of network inventory management platforms, including NetBox, Optius/Odin, or comparable inventory systems.
Proven experience with inventory reconciliation, data governance, asset lifecycle tracking, and operational reporting.
Experience developing dashboards, metrics, and analytical reporting solutions.
Strong understanding of OSS platforms, network inventory architectures, and data integration methodologies.
Experience with automation, scripting, and data validation processes.
Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and root cause investigation skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
7+ years of experience in telecommunications network engineering, network operations, inventory management, OSS platforms, production data analysis, or related technical disciplines.
Experience supporting Fiber Access, OLT, Metro Ethernet, transport networks, and enterprise inventory platforms such as NetBox and Optius/Odin is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the collection, validation, analysis, and governance of Fiber OLT, Metro, and transport network production datasets.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of production network data across operational platforms, inventory systems, and reporting repositories.
Develop and maintain operational reporting, dashboards, and metrics related to network assets, service delivery, and infrastructure deployment.
Analyze data trends, inventory utilization, deployment activities, and operational performance to identify data quality issues and operational risks.
Provide actionable insights and recommendations to engineering, operations, and leadership teams based on production data analysis.
Own enterprise governance processes for Fiber and Metro network inventory data.
Ensure synchronization and consistency between network infrastructure, inventory databases, and operational support systems.
Lead inventory reconciliation efforts between production environments and systems such as NetBox, Optius/Odin, and other inventory management platforms.
Identify, investigate, and resolve inventory discrepancies, data quality concerns, and asset records inconsistencies.
Establish standards and controls for inventory lifecycle management, data maintenance, and audit readiness.
Serve as the subject matter expert for network inventory platforms and data management tools.
Partner with IT, engineering, and vendor teams to support enhancements, integrations, and operational improvements within NetBox, Optius/Odin, and related systems.
Define requirements for inventory workflows, data models, reporting structures, and validation processes.
Support data migration, system integration, and inventory modernization initiatives.
Ensure inventory systems accurately reflect deployed network assets and service relationships.
Establish and enforce standards for network data quality, inventory accuracy, and reporting consistency.
Develop and implement automation solutions to improve data collection, validation, reconciliation, and reporting processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, inventory integrity, and data governance.
Define key performance indicators and quality metrics for network inventory and production data management.
Serve as the primary technical authority for Fiber OLT and Metro network inventory and production datasets.
Support engineering, operations, deployment, finance, and supply chain organizations with trusted inventory and production data.
Provide analytical support for audits, compliance reviews, executive reporting, and business initiatives.
Partner with architecture, engineering, operations, and IT organizations to improve visibility and accuracy across network asset repositories.
Lead inventory transformation, data governance, and reporting enhancement initiatives.
Manage projects involving inventory system integrations, process automation, and operational data improvements.
Coordinate cross-functional efforts to enhance network asset visibility, inventory accuracy, and operational reporting capabilities.