NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 1 day ago
Data Center Optical Engineer
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to support hyperscale data center operations. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of optical transport and data center infrastructure while collaborating with various teams and vendors.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Sonnal Mehra
Responsibilities
Provide break-fix support for optical and transport network equipment
Perform remote hands services per MOPs and engineering documentation
Install, route, label, terminate, and test fiber and Ethernet cabling
Conduct optical testing and circuit turn-ups
Rack, stack, cable, and organize data center equipment
Support decommissioning and secure hardware removal
Perform network and IT hardware replacements
Manage AC/DC power systems, including redundancy and ATS
Conduct site audits and document findings
Oversee third-party vendors on-site
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with 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, SM/MM fiber, RJ45, LC)
Experience executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
Hands-on experience with optical testing tools: OTDR, Optical power meter, Stabilized light source, VFL
Knowledge of AC/DC power systems, redundancy, and ATS
Ability to work shift schedules, including nights and weekends
U.S. Citizenship is required
Preferred
Team lead or senior technician experience
Hyperscale or large enterprise data center experience
Experience testing 10G / 100G circuits (BERT, RFC2544, EtherSAM/Y.1564, iPerf)
Familiarity with transport routers, switches, and servers
Experience managing third-party vendors
Strong customer-facing communication skills
Familiarity with hyperscale tools, systems, and ticketing platforms
Benefits
Competitive employee benefits
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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