Senior Data Center Optical Engineer - Nationwide Travel

Gtatelecom; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GTatelecom is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to support customer environments and colocation facilities. You will install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, migrate, and operate optical fiber and transport infrastructure within large-scale data centers.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber cabling, optical testing, and data center operations experience, plus leadership and customer-facing skills. Willingness to travel up to 100% to client locations nationwide is required.

Qualifications

• 2.5+ years in fiber installation, 1.5+ years in large-scale data centers.
• Experience in data center operations or similar environments.
• Hands-on with connectorized fiber cabling and single/multi-mode fiber handling.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical infrastructure work in customer data centers and colocation facilities.
• Audit third-party technicians and provide immediate feedback for quality and safety.
• Travel to customer sites, up to 100%, for project kickoff and ongoing work.
• Prepare clear reports and communicate status to customers and stakeholders.
• Perform optical testing and troubleshooting with OTDRs, power meters, and related equipment.

Skills

Fiber installation

Data center operations

Connectorized fiber

Single/Multimode fiber

LC connectors & patch panels

Optical testing & troubleshooting

Team leadership

Customer-facing communication

MoPs & technical docs

Documentation & QA

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

VFLs

Fiber test equipment

Job description

GTatelecom is seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to support customer environments and colocation facilities. You will install, maintain, test, troubleshoot, migrate, and operate optical fiber and transport infrastructure within large-scale data centers.

The ideal candidate has hands-on fiber cabling, optical testing, and data center operations experience, plus leadership and customer-facing skills. Willingness to travel up to 100% to client locations nationwide is required.