NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 3 hours ago
Data Center Optical Engineer
Denver, CO
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$28/hr - $32/hr
3+ years expNextGen, a Kelly Telecom Company, is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer for a contract onsite opportunity in Denver, CO. This role involves supporting large-scale data center environments with a focus on optical networking, cabling, and technical support, while ensuring operational excellence in a fast-paced environment.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Gurpreet Kaur
Responsibilities
You will support daily data center operations by installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and decommissioning network and IT equipment
This includes optical testing, break-fix support, hardware replacement, power management, and providing oversight of third-party activities while ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards
70% Hands-On Technical Work
15% Customer & Cross-Team Collaboration
10% Documentation & Site Audits
5% Oversight of Third-Party Onsite Activities
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environments
Hands-on experience with racking, stacking, cabling, decommissioning, and break-fix
Experience with remote hands services and customer-facing support
Strong knowledge of optical, IP, and transport networks
Ability to work nights, weekends, and shift schedules as required
Experience working with AC and DC power systems
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces
U.S. Citizenship required
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
Comfortable working in overhead racks, confined spaces, and at heights
Ability to work in varying environmental conditions
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
CPR / First Aid
PPE and ergonomics training
Ongoing refresher training as required
Preferred
Team lead or oversight experience
Experience supporting hyperscale data center environments
Familiarity with structured cabling standards and best practices
Experience working with third-party vendors onsite
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
401k
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Steven Edwards
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Rashid Iqbal
Executive Vice President & Chief Growth Officer
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