Data Center Optical Implementation Lead (Travel 50%)

Ericsson AB; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ericsson Inc. in Central Texas seeks a Data Center Implementation Lead to guide optical transport installations in customer data centers and co-locations, ensuring reliable operation and high-quality execution across migrations, remediation, and remote hands services.

You will interface with customers, audit work, and supervise technicians, with up to 50% travel to non-home markets. Strong hands-on fiber optics, testing, and documentation skills are required to thrive in fast-paced,

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a lead/supervisory role in technical operations.
• Strong written and verbal English for customer-facing interactions.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills.
• 3–5 years in data center operations or similar with direct customer contact.
• Hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cabling (single-/multi-mode, LC, fan-outs).
• Experience with optical testing and transport troubleshooting.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed in high-availability environments.
• Commitment to safety standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Audit daily work at customer data centers and provide feedback to technicians.
• Interface with customers to provide clear reports and updates.
• Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation, and migrations.
• Conduct and supervise optical testing and troubleshooting using relevant tools.
• Deliver services by interpreting Procedures, engineering documents, vendor docs, and network diagrams.
• Read cut sheets and network designs to ensure correct port connections and cable management.

Skills

Leadership experience

English communication

Documentation skills

Data center operations

Fiber optic cabling

Optical testing

Multitasking

Safety standards

Tools

Optical test equipment

Job description

Ericsson Inc. in Central Texas seeks a Data Center Implementation Lead to guide optical transport installations in customer data centers and co-locations, ensuring reliable operation and high-quality execution across migrations, remediation, and remote hands services.

You will interface with customers, audit work, and supervise technicians, with up to 50% travel to non-home markets. Strong hands-on fiber optics, testing, and documentation skills are required to thrive in fast-paced,