Data Center Optical Engineer- Atlanta, GA
Atlanta, Georgia
Contract
We are looking for a Data Center Optical Engineer for a 1-year contract opportunity in Atlanta, GA with a leading global telecommunications and network infrastructure company. This role will support customer data centers and co-location environments with a strong focus on fiber-optic infrastructure, optical testing, troubleshooting, migrations, break/fix, and data center operations. This is a hands-on, customer-facing field position with travel based on business needs.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced fiber/data center technician who is ready to step into a technical lead role. You’ll have the opportunity to lead new project kickoffs, work directly with customers, oversee third-party technicians, and support critical optical infrastructure across multiple data center environments. The ideal candidate enjoys being hands-on while taking ownership of quality, execution, and customer relationships.
Contract Duration: 12 Months
Required Skills & Experience- 2.5+ years of hands-on fiber installation experience
- 1.5+ years of experience in a large data center environment
- Experience with single-mode and multi-mode fiber
- Experience with LC connectors, fan-outs, patch panels, structured cabling, and fiber cross-connects
- Hands-on experience with OTDR, VFL, optical power meters, stabilized light sources, and test sets
- Experience with fiber installation, migration, remediation, decommissioning, and break/fix
- Ability to read and execute MOPs, network diagrams, engineering documents, and cut sheets
- Previous team lead experience
- Strong customer-facing communication skills
- Experience with ticket-based data center operations
- Willingness to travel within the U.S. to kick off and lead new projects
- Ability to lift/move equipment up to 50 lbs
- Experience overseeing or auditing third-party technicians/vendors
- Optical transport infrastructure experience
- Hyperscale or large enterprise data center experience
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills
- Experience leading new data center deployments/project kickoffs
- Strong documentation and Microsoft Office skills
Tech Breakdown
- 40% Fiber Installation, Migration & Remediation
- 25% Optical Testing & Troubleshooting
- 20% Data Center Break/Fix & Ticket-Based Support
- 15% Documentation, Quality Audits & Customer Support
Daily Responsibilities
- 60% Hands On
- 20% Team Lead / Quality Oversight
- 20% Customer & Team Collaboration
Travel: Must be flexible to travel to other U.S. locations to kick off and lead new projects.
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As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.
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- Competitive salary
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection
- Life Insurance and Retirement Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- With this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!
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