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Data Center Optical Field Engineer

Job in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listing for: NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    IT Support, Technical Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Data Center Optical Engineer

Contract, onsite opportunity supporting large‑scale hyperscale data center environments across multiple U.S. locations including Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Jose, Los Angeles, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Reston, VA.

Contract Duration

6–12 months (potential for extension).

Required Skills & Experience
  • 3–5 years of experience in data center operations or similar environments
  • Hands‑on experience with racking, stacking, cabling, decommissioning, and break‑fix
  • Experience with remote hands services and customer‑facing support
  • Strong knowledge of optical, IP, and transport networks
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and shift schedules as required
  • Experience working with AC and DC power systems
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces
Desired Skills & Experience
  • Team lead or oversight experience
  • Experience supporting hyperscale data center environments
  • Familiarity with structured cabling standards and best practices
  • Experience working with third‑party vendors onsite
What You Will Be Doing
  • 30% Optical Testing & Troubleshooting (OTDR, Power Meter, BERT, RFC
    2544, Y.1564)
  • 25% Cabling (Fiber & Ethernet)
  • 20% Racking, Stacking & Hardware Installation
  • 10% Documentation, Audits & Reporting
Daily Responsibilities
  • 70% Hands‑On Technical Work
  • 15% Customer & Cross‑Team Collaboration
  • 5% Oversight of Third‑Party Onsite Activities
Physical &

Work Environment Requirements
  • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs
  • Comfortable working in overhead racks, confined spaces, and at heights
  • Ability to work in varying environmental conditions
Training & Certification Requirements
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
  • PPE and ergonomics training
  • Ongoing refresher training as required
Additional Information
  • Must be in‑market and able to meet on‑site SLAs (4‑hour response, 30‑minute early arrival)
  • Supplier responsible for required tools, laptop, smartphone, and timekeeping
  • Onsite support includes travel between worksites during the workday as required
Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Consulting and Engineering

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