Datacenter Technician

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Support

Competitive employee benefits

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to support hyperscale data center operations in Alpharetta, GA. The role involves remote hands services, installation of copper and fiber cabling, and troubleshooting optical and hardware issues. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience and the ability to work independently in fast-paced environments. OSHA certifications are preferred. This is a contract position with a mid-senior level requirement.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of data center or network operations experience.
• Able to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Provide remote hands services following MOPs and engineering documentation.
• Rack, stack, cable, and decommission data center equipment.
• Install, route, label, and terminate copper and fiber cabling.

Skills

Optical transport knowledge

Network operations experience

Customer-facing skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting skills

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

BERT

Job description

Direct message the job poster from NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company

We are seeking a hands‑on Data Center Optical Engineer to support hyperscale data center operations, including optical transport, remote hands, break‑fix, and hardware support.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote hands services following MOPs and engineering documentation.
• Rack, stack, cable, and decommission data center equipment.
• Install, route, label, and terminate copper and fiber cabling (CAT5/6, SM/MM fiber).
• Test and turn up 10G–100G circuits using OTDR, power meters, BERT, RFC2544, Y.1564, iPerf.
• Troubleshoot optical, IP transport, and hardware issues.
• Replace routers, switches, servers, and transport equipment.
• Work with AC/DC power, redundant feeds, and ATS.
• Perform site audits, documentation, and oversee 3rd‑party on‑site work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of data center or network operations experience.
• Customer‑facing experience required; team lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of optical, IP transport, and data center environments.
• Able to work independently in fast‑paced environments.
• OSHA 10/30, CPR/First Aid (or ability to obtain).

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs; work in overhead racks, confined spaces, and varied environments.

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Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Industries

• Telecommunications