Optical Data Center Tech – Live Network Troubleshooter

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

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.