Data Center Optical Engineer Lead

BroadStaff Inc.
Council Bluffs, United States of America
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Senior
Compensation
$ 73K

Job location

Council Bluffs, United States of America

Tech stack

Customer Data Management
Data Centers
Issue Tracking Systems
Microsoft Office
Network Diagrams
Network Planning and Design

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Data Center Optical Engineer Lead to support optical transport and infrastructure operations within customer data centers and co-location environments. This individual will serve as the primary interface between customers, vendors, and technicians, ensuring high-quality execution of optical fiber installations, migrations, remediation efforts, break/fix activities, and remote hands services., * Conduct daily audits of work performed at customer data centers and provide feedback to third-party technicians.

  • Serve as the primary interface between Ericsson vendors and customers.
  • Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, migration, remediation, and break/fix activities.
  • Perform and supervise optical testing, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
  • Execute work according to MoPs, engineering documents, and network design specifications.
  • Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documentation.
  • Provide customer updates, reports, and status communications through ticketing systems and direct interactions.
  • Ensure compliance with quality standards, operational best practices, and safety requirements.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Ticketing system technical support?, * 3+ years of experience in data center operations or similar technical environments.

  • Previous team lead or supervisory experience.
  • Hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cable installations, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
  • Experience with optical testing and troubleshooting using OTDRs, optical power meters, VFLs, stabilized light sources, and test sets.
  • Ability to interpret network diagrams, engineering documents, cut sheets, and Methods of Procedure (MoPs).
  • Strong customer-facing communication skills and professional written/verbal English.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and customer ticketing systems.
  • Strong organizational, documentation, and administrative skills.
  • Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions., * data center operations or similar technical environments.: 3 years (Required)
  • o OTDRs, optical power meters, VFLs: 1 year (Required)

Benefits & conditions

$32 - $35 an hour - Contract, Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance, * Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

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