Data Center Optical Engineer

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Telecommunications, IT & Emerging Technologies in Telecom and IT

We are currently hiring for Data Center Optical Engineer for multiple locations

• Atlanta, GA
• Chicago, IL
• San Jose, CA area
• Los Angeles, CA area
• Dallas / Fort Worth, TX area
• Reston, VA area

• U.S. Citizenship is required

We are seeking a Data Center Optical Engineer to support hyperscale data center operations in Lewisville, TX. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and performance of optical transport, IP networking, and data center infrastructure.

This is a hands‑on opportunity to work with 10G–100G optical circuits, industry‑standard testing tools, and large‑scale data center systems while collaborating with internal teams, customers, and on‑site vendors.

• Provide break‑fix support for optical and transport network equipment
• Perform 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, cable, and organize data center equipment
• Support decommissioning and secure hardware removal
• Perform network and IT hardware replacements
• Manage AC/DC power systems, including redundancy and ATS
• Conduct site audits and document findings
• Oversee third‑party vendors on‑site
• Maintain accurate documentation and comply with 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, SM/MM fiber, RJ45, LC)
• Experience executing Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Hands‑on experience with optical testing tools:
• OTDR
• Optical power meter
• Stabilized light source
• VFL
• Knowledge of AC/DC power systems, redundancy, and ATS
• Ability to work shift schedules, including nights and weekends

• Team lead or senior technician experience
• Hyperscale or large enterprise data center experience
• Experience testing 10G / 100G circuits (BERT, RFC
  2544, Ether
  
  SAM/Y.1564, iPerf)
• Familiarity with transport routers, switches, and servers
• Experience managing third‑party vendors
• Familiarity with hyperscale tools, systems, and ticketing platforms

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights
• Ability to work in varying environmental conditions

• CPR / First Aid
• Ergonomics
• OSHA 10 / OSHA 30 (and refreshers)

We are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

We are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes.

We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

We give 24/7 Support. We are in this together. We provide around the clock availability, competitive employee benefits, and continuously check‑in to make sure things are going smoothly. Check out our Glassdoor page!

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Telecommunications