Sr Lead Network Engineer

About Forged Fiber

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. Thisfoundationguides how the company builds,operates, andmaintainsa state-of-the-artopen-access fiber network platformthatempowers millions.

Forged Fiber isabout 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.

Work Location:
Dallas, TX or Denver, CO-Hybrid

The Senior Lead Network Engineer is an experienced technical leader responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, governance, and operational effectiveness of production network data and inventory information across Fiber Access and Metro network environments. This role is focused on Production Data and Inventory Analysis, serving as the primary authority for OLT, fiber access, Metro Ethernet, and transport network datasets while ensuring alignment between network platforms and enterprise inventory systems such as Net Box, Optius/Odin, and related asset management tools.

The position drives data quality, inventory governance, operational reporting, process optimization, and cross-functional coordination to provide trusted network datasets that support engineering, operations, planning, and business decision-making.

• 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 Net Box, 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 Net Box, 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…