NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company · 1 day ago
Data Center Engineer
Irvine, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNextGen, a Kelly Telecom Company, is seeking a hands-on Data Center Optical Engineer to support the installation, operation, and troubleshooting of optical and network infrastructure in large-scale data center environments. The role focuses on racking, cabling, optical testing, break-fix support, and remote hands services while meeting strict SLAs and customer quality standards.
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Responsibilities
Perform break-fix, troubleshooting, and hardware replacement for optical, network, and IT equipment
Provide remote hands support by executing MOPs, engineering documentation, and vendor procedures
Rack, stack, cable, label, and decommission data center equipment
Test and turn up 10G–100G circuits using OTDR, power meters, BERT, RFC2544, Y.1564, and iPerf
Install and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling (SM/MM, CAT5/6, LC, RJ45)
Support AC/DC power systems, redundancy, and hot/cold aisle management
Conduct site audits and maintain accurate documentation
Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and on-site vendors to meet SLAs
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in data center operations or optical/network support
Hands-on experience with racking, cabling, break-fix, and optical testing
Working knowledge of Ethernet, IP, and optical transport networks
Ability to read and execute MOPs and technical documentation
Comfortable working in data halls, at heights, and lifting up to 50 lbs
Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
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
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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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