Data Center Technician

ManpowerGroup; Boardman (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Data Center Technician for our client, a leader in high-speed networking, services, and software. The role is onsite in Boardman, OR, supporting optical transport and fiber infrastructure within a data center environment.

You will troubleshoot, test, and validate live networks using OTDRs, power meters, and ROADMs, handling alarms and incidents per SLAs. The ideal candidate has hands-on optical experience and a detail-oriented, independent work style.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience supporting optical networks or fiber infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with optical line systems in production.
• Proficient in optical testing and validation on live networks.
• Able to interpret test results to troubleshoot network issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and testing of optical transport networks within a data center environment
• Support and maintain optical line systems including amplifiers, mux/demux, ROADMs, and transponders
• Execute and interpret optical tests such as power level measurements, insertion loss, span validation, and signal degradation analysis
• Use optical test equipment to isolate faults and validate repairs
• Respond to alarms, incidents, and service-impacting events in accordance with SLAs

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Optical networks

Tools

OTDRs

Optical power meters

VFL

Spectrum analyzers

ROADMs

Transponders

Job description

Our client, a leader in high-speed networking systems, services, and software, is seeking a Data Center Technician to join their team. As an Data Center Technician, you will be part of the technical support team, supporting optical transport and fiber optic infrastructure. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong troubleshooting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Data Center Technician

Location: Boardman, OR (Onsite)

Pay Range: $35/hr W2

Job Type: Contract

What's the Job?

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting and testing of optical transport networks within a data center environment


• Support and maintain optical line systems (OLS) including amplifiers, mux/demux, ROADMs, and transponders


• Execute and interpret optical tests such as power level measurements, insertion loss, span validation, and signal degradation analysis


• Use optical test equipment (OTDRs, optical power meters, VFL, optical spectrum analyzers, light sources) to isolate faults and validate repairs


• Respond to alarms, incidents, and service-impacting events in accordance with SLAs and operational procedures

What's Needed?

• 3–5 years of experience supporting optical networks, optical transport systems, or fiber-based infrastructure


• Hands-on experience working with optical line systems (OLS) in a production environment


• Strong experience performing optical testing and validation on live networks


• Proficiency using optical test tools, including OTDRs, optical power meters, VFL, and spectrum analyzers


• Ability to interpret test results to troubleshoot and resolve network issues

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge optical networking technology


• Engagement in a dynamic and fast-paced environment


• Chance to develop and enhance technical skills in optical transport systems


• Supportive team environment focused on innovation and excellence


• Potential for career growth within a global leader in networking solutions

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans


• Dental Plan


• Vision Plan


• Health Savings Account


• Health Flexible Spending Account


• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account


• Supplemental Life Insurance


• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance


• Business Travel Insurance


• 401(k), Plus Match


• Weekly Pay

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