Logo
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company

Data Center Optical Engineer

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

Save Job

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr