NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 1 day ago
Data Center Optical Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNextGen, a leader in enterprise and cloud infrastructure, is hiring a Data Center Optical Engineer to support a large-scale hyperscale data center in San Francisco, CA. The role involves hands-on technical work with optical and IP transport networks, requiring problem-solving skills and collaboration with experienced engineers.
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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
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
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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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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