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GIS Administrator

Aureon
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/2/2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Create, update, and maintain fiber network records using GIS platforms
  • Develop and maintain accurate network maps, route documentation, and as-built records
  • Support the documentation of OSP and ISP fiber infrastructure, including conduit, splice points, and fiber routes
  • Work with engineering and field teams to ensure GIS records reflect real-world network conditions
  • Assist with site inspections and verification of fiber infrastructure
  • Maintain splice records, GIS data layers, and KMZ network files
  • Support the planning and documentation of fiber installation, splicing, and testing work
  • Track work activities, infrastructure updates, and materials using internal systems
  • Assist with network restoration documentation and updates during outage events
  • Occasionally support installation or maintenance activities in data centers or remote facilities
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • 1 year of experience working with GIS software or spatial mapping systems
  • Experience creating, editing, and maintaining spatial data and maps
  • Familiarity with GIS concepts such as layers, attributes, and geospatial data management
  • Ability to learn telecommunications network documentation practices
  • Basic understanding of infrastructure mapping or utility networks
  • Experience with Visio and DesignCAD
  • Experience with cvFiber, ConnectBase, and FiberWorks by Enghouse

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, utilities, or infrastructure environments
    • Exposure to fiber network concepts such as splice points, fiber routes, and conduit systems
    • Understanding of fiber types and structured cabling

    WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

    • Primarily indoor work in an office environment requiring long periods of sitting.
    • Frequent utilization of manual dexterity and visualization of a computer screen
    • Valid driver’s license for company vehicle use
    • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

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