Data Center Optical Engineer - Atlanta, GA
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
Desired Skills & Experience 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
What You Will Be Doing
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.