Field Data Center Optical Engineer & Team Lead

Gtatelecom; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GTatelecom is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer – Field Services to install, test, and manage optical fiber infrastructure in customer data centers and colocation facilities. The role requires up to 100% travel, hands-on fiber work, and leadership of field teams across the United States.

The ideal candidate has 2.5+ years in fiber installation, data center experience, and strong customer-facing communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2.5+ years fiber installation experience
• 1.5+ years in large-scale data center environments
• Hands-on with connectorized fiber optic cabling
• Experience with single-mode and multi-mode fiber
• Experience with LC connectors, fan-outs, patch panels
• Hands-on with optical testing and troubleshooting
• Experience using optical test equipment (power meters, light sources, OTDRs)
• Proven team lead experience
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Ability to read MoPs, diagrams, and network designs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows

Responsibilities

• Lead optical infrastructure work in customer data centers and colocation facilities
• Audit work by third-party technicians and provide feedback
• Interact with customers via ticketing systems and in person
• Provide clear reports and status updates to customers and stakeholders
• Support fiber installation, decommissioning, remediation, migration, and remote hands
• Perform optical testing and troubleshooting
• Document work activities, test results, and actions
• Ensure safety, quality, and operational requirements are met
• Lead new business opportunities at customer locations
• Travel to non-home-market locations as required

Skills

Fiber installation

Data center operations

Fiber testing

Team leadership

Customer interaction

Reading MoPs & diagrams

Technical documentation

Optical test equipment

Tools

OTDRs

VFLs

Power meters

Light sources

Structured cabling

Job description

GTatelecom is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer – Field Services to install, test, and manage optical fiber infrastructure in customer data centers and colocation facilities. The role requires up to 100% travel, hands-on fiber work, and leadership of field teams across the United States.

The ideal candidate has 2.5+ years in fiber installation, data center experience, and strong customer-facing communication skills.