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Data Center Optical Engineer - Burbank, CA
Job in
Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, 91520, USA
Listed on 2026-01-14
Listing for:
NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer -
Engineering
Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Data Center Optical Engineer - Burbank, CA
We are looking for a Data Center Optical Engineer to join a high‑performing team supporting hyperscale data center operations in Burbank, CA. The organization operates mission‑critical environments supporting large enterprise and cloud customers, leveraging advanced optical transport, IP networking, and data center infrastructure technologies.
What You Will Be Doing- Providing break‑fix support for optical and transport network equipment
- Performing remote hands services per MOPs and engineering documentation
- Installing, routing, labeling, terminating, and testing fiber and Ethernet cabling
- Conducting optical testing and circuit turn‑ups
- Racking, stacking, and organizing data center equipment
- Supporting decommissioning and secure hardware removal
- Performing hardware replacements for network and IT equipment
- Supporting power management, including ATS and redundant feeds
- Conducting site audits and documenting results
- Providing oversight of third‑party vendors on‑site >
Maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to safety standards
- 3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environments
- Hands‑on experience with break‑fix, remote hands, and hardware replacement
- Strong knowledge of optical and IP transport networks
- Experience with fiber and Ethernet cabling (CAT5/6, single‑mode, multi‑mode)
- Experience executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and engineering documentation
- Hands‑on experience with optical testing tools (OTDR, power meter, light source, VFL)
- Team lead or senior technician experience
- Experience working in hyperscale or large enterprise data centers
- Experience testing 10G / 100G circuits using BERT, RFC
2544, Y.1564, iPerf - Familiarity with transport routers, switches, and servers
- Experience overseeing third‑party vendors on‑site
- Strong customer‑facing communication skills
- Familiarity with hyperscale tools, systems, and ticketing platforms
- Bonus eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
- Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level - Employment type:
Contract - Job function:
Information Technology - Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet
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