NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
Data Center Optical Engineer
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Data Center Optical Engineer
Locations: Atlanta, GA | Chicago, IL | Denver, CO | San Jose, CA area | Los Angeles, CA area | Dallas / Fort Worth, TX area | Reston, VA area
Job Summary Seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer with hands‑on experience supporting data center operations. The role includes racking and stacking, cabling, optical testing, break‑fix support, decommissioning, and remote hands services. Candidate must be customer‑facing and comfortable working flexible shifts as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide on‑site break‑fix support, including nights and weekends as required
Perform hardware troubleshooting, card‑level replacements, and fault isolation
Execute remote hands tasks per MOPs, engineering documents, and vendor guidelines
Install, route, label, lace, and troubleshoot fiber and Ethernet cabling
Work with CAT5/CAT6, structured cabling, SM/MM fiber, RJ45, and LC connectors
Perform optical testing and turn‑up for 10G/100G circuits
Install and maintain equipment through racking and stacking
Perform decommissioning and hardware removals per security protocols
Replace routers, switches, servers, and other network/IT equipment
Support AC/DC power systems, redundant feeds, and ATS
Conduct site audits, validate cable assignments, and document work
Oversee and coordinate third‑party vendors on‑site
Required Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environment
Hands‑on experience with optical transport and testing
Customer‑facing experience required
Ability to work independently and follow detailed MOPs
Team lead experience preferred
What you didn’t know about us:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
Employee Assistance Program
With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game‑changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
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Job Summary Seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer with hands‑on experience supporting data center operations. The role includes racking and stacking, cabling, optical testing, break‑fix support, decommissioning, and remote hands services. Candidate must be customer‑facing and comfortable working flexible shifts as needed.
Key Responsibilities
Provide on‑site break‑fix support, including nights and weekends as required
Perform hardware troubleshooting, card‑level replacements, and fault isolation
Execute remote hands tasks per MOPs, engineering documents, and vendor guidelines
Install, route, label, lace, and troubleshoot fiber and Ethernet cabling
Work with CAT5/CAT6, structured cabling, SM/MM fiber, RJ45, and LC connectors
Perform optical testing and turn‑up for 10G/100G circuits
Install and maintain equipment through racking and stacking
Perform decommissioning and hardware removals per security protocols
Replace routers, switches, servers, and other network/IT equipment
Support AC/DC power systems, redundant feeds, and ATS
Conduct site audits, validate cable assignments, and document work
Oversee and coordinate third‑party vendors on‑site
Required Qualifications
3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environment
Hands‑on experience with optical transport and testing
Customer‑facing experience required
Ability to work independently and follow detailed MOPs
Team lead experience preferred
What you didn’t know about us:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
Employee Assistance Program
With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game‑changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
Kelly Telecom is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, genetic information, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For more information click Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
You should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.
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