Data Center Engineer​/Field Services - Lewisville, TX

Data Center Engineer/Field Services - Lewisville, TX

We are looking for a Data Center Optical Engineer to join our growing team in Lewisville, TX. This position is critical to supporting hyperscale data center operations, ensuring reliable performance of advanced optical transport, IP networking, and data center infrastructure.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with cutting‑edge optical networks and large‑scale data center systems. We are seeking engineers who enjoy hands‑on work, solving complex technical challenges, and seeing projects through from start to finish. You’ll gain experience with 10G–100G optical circuits, industry‑standard testing tools, and hyperscale operational processes, while collaborating closely with internal teams, customers, and on‑site vendors.

If you want to grow your technical expertise, expand your career in data center operations, and work in a dynamic, high‑impact environment, this is the role for you.

• Perform break‑fix support for optical and transport network equipment.
• Provide remote‑hands services per MOPs and engineering documentation.
• Install, route, label, terminate, and test fiber and Ethernet cabling.
• Conduct optical testing and circuit turn‑ups.
• Rack, stack, and organize data center equipment.
• Support decommissioning and secure hardware removal.
• Perform hardware replacements for network and IT equipment.
• Manage power systems including redundancy and ATS.
• Conduct site audits and document results.
  
  Oversee third‑party vendor activities on site.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to safety standards.

• 3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar technical 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, structured cable, RJ45, LC).
• Experience executing MOPs and interpreting engineering documentation.
• Hands‑on experience with optical testing tools (OTDR, optical power meter, stabilized light source, VFL).Knowledge of AC and DC power systems, including redundancy and ATS.
• Ability to work shift schedules, including nights and weekends.

• Team lead or senior technician experience.
• Experience working in hyperscale or large enterprise data centers.
• Experience testing 10G / 100G circuits using BERT, RFC
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• Familiarity with transport routers, switches, and servers.
• Experience overseeing third‑party vendors on site.
• Strong customer‑facing communication skills.
• Familiarity with hyperscale systems, tools, and ticketing platforms.

• Bonus eligible.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Vacation Time.
• Stock Options.

Employment type:

Contract

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Job function:
Information Technology

Industries:
Technology, Information and Internet

Posted By:
Van Phan