Lead Data Center Optical Engineer — Fiber & Projects

Gtatelecom; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gtatelecom is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on fiber-optic infrastructure, optical testing, troubleshooting, migrations, and data center operations, with travel across the U.S. to lead projects.

The candidate will act as a technical lead, overseeing new deployments and coordinating with customers and third-party technicians, while maintaining quality and reliability in critical optical networks.

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, and fiber cross-connects.
• Hands-on experience with OTDR, VFL, optical power meters, stabilized light sources, and 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.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. to kick off and lead new projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead fiber installation, migration and remediation efforts across data centers.
• Perform optical testing, troubleshooting and quality audits.
• Support data center break/fix and ticket-based deployments.
• Document processes, celebrate quality, and maintain customer relationships.
• Coordinate with customers and third-party technicians to ensure project success.

Skills

Fiber installation

Large data center experience

Single-mode & multi-mode fiber

OTDR testing

Team lead experience

Customer-facing communication

Ticket-based operations

Travel readiness

Tools

OTDR

VFL

Optical power meters

Stabilized light sources

Test sets

Job description

Gtatelecom is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer for a 12-month contract in Atlanta, GA. The role focuses on fiber-optic infrastructure, optical testing, troubleshooting, migrations, and data center operations, with travel across the U.S. to lead projects.

The candidate will act as a technical lead, overseeing new deployments and coordinating with customers and third-party technicians, while maintaining quality and reliability in critical optical networks.