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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 6 days ago

Data Center Optical Engineer - Burbank, CA

positionBurbank, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to support hyperscale data center operations in Burbank, CA. The role involves hands-on work with optical transport systems and fiber infrastructure, providing crucial support for network equipment and ensuring operational excellence in a mission-critical environment.

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Responsibilities

Providing break-fix support for optical and transport network equipment
Performing remote hands services per MOPs and engineering documentation
Installing, routing, labeling, terminating, and testing fiber and Ethernet cabling
Conducting optical testing and circuit turn-ups
Racking, stacking, and organizing data center equipment
Supporting decommissioning and secure hardware removal
Performing hardware replacements for network and IT equipment
Supporting power management, including ATS and redundant feeds
Conducting site audits and documenting results
Providing oversight of third-party vendors on-site
Maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to safety standards

Qualification

Optical transport networksIP transport networksFiber cablingEthernet cablingOptical testing toolsMethods of Procedure (MOPs)Team lead experienceCustomer-facing communicationHyperscale tools familiarity

Required

3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environments
Hands-on experience with break-fix, remote hands, and hardware replacement
Strong knowledge of optical and IP transport networks
Experience with fiber and Ethernet cabling (CAT5/6, single-mode, multi-mode)
Experience executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and engineering documentation
Hands-on experience with optical testing tools (OTDR, power meter, light source, VFL)

Preferred

Team lead or senior technician experience
Experience working in hyperscale or large enterprise data centers
Experience testing 10G / 100G circuits using BERT, RFC2544, Y.1564, iPerf
Familiarity with transport routers, switches, and servers
Experience overseeing third-party vendors on-site
Strong customer-facing communication skills
Familiarity with hyperscale tools, systems, and ticketing platforms

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Vacation Time
Stock Options

Company

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom

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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom specializes in science, engineering, technology, and telecom.
dateFounded in 1946
location
Troy, Michigan, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
https://set.kellyservices.us/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Linda Stuit
Senior Vice President, Engineering Specialty
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