Field Services|US|Job stage 4

Ampcus, Inc; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc is seeking a skilled Data Center Optical Engineer in Council Bluffs, IA to lead optical transport installations and ensure high quality in customer environments. This role is crucial for maintaining the operation and quality standards of optical infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical background in fiber installations and testing.

Ampcus values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in data center operations or a similar technical environment.
• Ability to multitask and remain composed under pressure.
• Proven hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cable installation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily audits of work performed at customer data centers.
• Interact directly with customers to provide clear and concise updates.
• Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Data center operations

Optical testing

Fiber optic cable installation

Customer communication

Documentation skills

Team leadership

Tools

Optical power meters

OTDRs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Field Services

Location(s): Council Bluffs, IA

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to lead work in customer environments and co-locations. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring the reliable installation, maintenance, and operation of optical transport and infrastructure within customer data centers. They thrive on being the interface between the customer and our vendors, auditing work, giving instruction, and maintaining high standards of quality. The ideal candidate expects and maintains high‑quality execution from the team across optical fiber installations, migrations, remediation, break/fix, and remote hands services, utilizing their strong hand‑on technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily audits of work performed on behalf of our company at customer data centers and co‑locations and provide immediate feedback to 3PP technicians.
• Interact directly with the customer via their ticketing tools or face‑to‑face, providing clear and concise reports and updates that promote our company's value.
• Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation, and migration activities across data center optical and transport environments.
• Conduct and/or supervise optical testing and troubleshooting using tools such as optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and test sets.
• Deliver services by accurately interpreting and executing Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documents, vendor documentation, and network diagrams.
• Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documents to ensure accurate port connections and cable management.

Required Qualifications

• 3 years of experience working in data center operations or a similar technical environment with direct customer interaction.
• Team lead experience.
• Ability to multitask, remain composed under pressure, and adapt in fast‑paced, high‑availability environments.
• Strong command of written and verbal English for customer‑facing communications and relationship building.
• Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills using customer applications and/or Microsoft Office suite of tools.
• Years of hands‑on experience with connectorized fiber optic cable installation, including single‑mode and multi‑mode fiber, LC, fan‑outs, and structured cabling.
• Demonstrated experience with optical testing and transport troubleshooting.
• Commitment to safety standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.