NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 1 hour ago
Datacenter Optical Technician
Denver, CO
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNextGen is a company specializing in telecommunications and data center solutions. They are seeking a Datacenter Optical Technician to provide break-fix support and perform installation and troubleshooting of data center equipment, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with standards.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
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
Qualification
Required
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
3–5 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
Company
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
As part of KELLY’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art digital infrastructure and telecom engineering solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks.
501-1000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Steven Edwards
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Rashid Iqbal
Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer
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