Lead Data Center Optical Engineer - Fiber & Projects

Gtatelecom; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer for a 12-month contract to support customer data centers and co-location environments with a focus on fiber-optic infrastructure, optical testing, troubleshooting, migrations, break/fix, and data center operations.

The role blends hands-on field work with direct customer interaction, including leading project kickoffs, coordinating with third-party technicians, and ensuring quality optical infrastructure across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 2.5+ years of hands-on fiber installation experience.
• 1.5+ years in a large data center environment.
• Experience with single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
• Experience with LC connectors, fan-outs, patch panels, structured cabling, fiber cross-connects.
• Hands-on experience with OTDR, VFL, optical power meters, stabilized light sources, test sets.
• Experience with fiber installation, migration, remediation, decommissioning, and break/fix.
• Ability to read and execute MOPs, network diagrams, engineering documents, and cut sheets.
• Previous team lead experience.
• Strong customer-facing communication skills.
• Experience with ticket-based data center operations.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. to kick off and lead new projects.
• Ability to lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• 40% Fiber Installation, Migration & Remediation.
• 25% Optical Testing & Troubleshooting.
• 20% Data Center Break/Fix & Ticket-Based Support.
• 15% Documentation, Quality Audits & Customer Support.

Skills

Fiber installation

Data center operations

OTDR testing

Team lead experience

Customer-facing communication

MOPs/diagrams reading

Travel readiness

Job description

Gtatelecom in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer for a 12-month contract to support customer data centers and co-location environments with a focus on fiber-optic infrastructure, optical testing, troubleshooting, migrations, break/fix, and data center operations.

The role blends hands-on field work with direct customer interaction, including leading project kickoffs, coordinating with third-party technicians, and ensuring quality optical infrastructure across multiple sites.