Data Center Optical Engineer- Atlanta, GA

Remote in Atlanta, GA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
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Skills

  • Telecommunications
  • Network Design
  • Data Centers
  • FOCUS
  • IT Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Structured Cabling
  • Network
  • Customer Facing
  • Communication
  • Management
  • Auditing
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Microsoft Office
  • Optical Fiber
  • Migration
  • Testing
  • Break/Fix
  • Documentation
  • Quality Audit
  • Customer Support
  • Team Leadership
  • Collaboration

Summary

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.
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  • Dice Id: 10105282
  • Position Id: 881362
  • Posted 3 hours ago

Company Info

About Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC

Motion Recruitment delivers IT Talent Solutions for Contract, Direct Hire, Managed Solutions and Statement of Work to all of North America from our 21 delivery centers. Our high-touch, specialized, team-based recruitment model’s success is proven through our exemplary track record in filling the most challenging IT positions for startup and enterprise clients alike. Our hyper-specialized tech focus results in a truly consultative approach for both our clients and candidates, within our recruiting areas of expertise: Software, Mobile, Data, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Product + UX and Functional.

Motion also delivers IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group (MCG) that create true digital transformation for IT projects in Agile Development & Coaching, DevOps & DevSecOps Solutions, and Managed Services for IT Operations.

We’re also the proud creators of Tech in Motion and the Timmy Awards, our North American community platform, events series and award program that connects over 250,000 tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.

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