NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
Datacenter Technician (Richardson)
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, Richardson, Texas, United States, 75080
Data Center Optical Engineer
Responsibilities Provide break-fix support, including off-hours, nights, and weekends as required Perform remote hands services, including installation, testing, and turn-up of data center equipment per MOPs Rack, stack, and cable network, server, and optical equipment using hand and power tools Install, manage, and troubleshoot Ethernet and fiber cabling (CAT5/6, SM/MM fiber, fan-outs, LC, RJ45) Perform optical testing and troubleshooting using power meters, OTDR, VFL, and tools for 10/100G circuits (BERT, RFC2544, EtherSAM, iPerf) Support network and optical transport turn-ups, including card-level troubleshooting and hardware replacement Validate equipment placement, port assignments, and cabling through site audits and document results Decommission hardware safely in accordance with data destruction and compliance procedures Replace and troubleshoot faulty routers, switches, servers, and network components Manage power infrastructure, including AC/DC systems, power feeds, ATS, and hot/cold aisle environments Interpret engineering diagrams, cut-sheets, and vendor documentation for accurate installations Supervise and coordinate third-party vendors and on-site contractors
Skills 35 years of experience in data center operations or a similar technical environment Hands-on experience with racking, stacking, cabling, break-fix, and remote hands support Strong knowledge of Ethernet, fiber, optical transport, telephony, and IP networking concepts Proficiency with optical and network test tools and methodologies for high-speed circuits Ability to identify cable types, color codes, and equipment status indicators accurately Working knowledge of AC/DC power systems and data center infrastructure best practices
Responsibilities Provide break-fix support, including off-hours, nights, and weekends as required Perform remote hands services, including installation, testing, and turn-up of data center equipment per MOPs Rack, stack, and cable network, server, and optical equipment using hand and power tools Install, manage, and troubleshoot Ethernet and fiber cabling (CAT5/6, SM/MM fiber, fan-outs, LC, RJ45) Perform optical testing and troubleshooting using power meters, OTDR, VFL, and tools for 10/100G circuits (BERT, RFC2544, EtherSAM, iPerf) Support network and optical transport turn-ups, including card-level troubleshooting and hardware replacement Validate equipment placement, port assignments, and cabling through site audits and document results Decommission hardware safely in accordance with data destruction and compliance procedures Replace and troubleshoot faulty routers, switches, servers, and network components Manage power infrastructure, including AC/DC systems, power feeds, ATS, and hot/cold aisle environments Interpret engineering diagrams, cut-sheets, and vendor documentation for accurate installations Supervise and coordinate third-party vendors and on-site contractors
Skills 35 years of experience in data center operations or a similar technical environment Hands-on experience with racking, stacking, cabling, break-fix, and remote hands support Strong knowledge of Ethernet, fiber, optical transport, telephony, and IP networking concepts Proficiency with optical and network test tools and methodologies for high-speed circuits Ability to identify cable types, color codes, and equipment status indicators accurately Working knowledge of AC/DC power systems and data center infrastructure best practices