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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Engineer - **Company:** Object Technology Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Richardson, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Big Data, Biometrics, Cloud Computing, Custom Software, Customer Data Management, Data Centers, Information Engineering, Data Transformation, Data Warehousing, Software Design Documents, DevOps, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Software, Network Diagrams, Robotic Automation Software, SAP (Applications), Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Data Analytics, Data Management, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Microservices - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/c5be1418-fe8d-4419-80d5-898cb42f74c4 ## About the Role * Strong command of written and verbal English for customer-facing communications and relationship building. * Excellent organizational, administrative, and documentation skills using customer applications and/or Microsoft Office suite of tools. * Strong hands-on experience with connectorized fiber optic cabling, including single-mode and multi-mode fiber, LC, fan-outs, and structured cabling. * Demonstrated experience with optical testing and transport troubleshooting. * Ability to multitask, remain composed under pressure, and adapt in fast-paced, high-availability environments. * Commitment to safety standards, quality requirements, and operational best practices. Physical requirements: * Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs. * Comfortable working at heights and in varying environmental conditions., * 3-15 years of experience working in data center operations or a similar technical environment with direct customer interaction. ## Description We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Center Optical Engineer to lead work in customer environments and co-locations. The person in this role is responsible for ensuring the reliable installation, maintenance, and operation of optical transport and infrastructure within customer data centers. They thrive on being the interface between the customer and client vendors, auditing and maintaining high standards of quality. The ideal candidate expects and maintains high-quality execution from the team across fiber installations, migrations, remediation, break/fix, and remote hands services, utilizing their strong hands on technical expertise. This person is able to travel to a non-home market site at a moment's notice and work there for several weeks at a time up to 100% of the time., * Conduct daily audits of work performed on behalf of client at customer data centers and co-locations and provide immediate feedback to 3PP technicians. * Interact directly with the customer via their ticketing tools or face-to-face, providing clear and concise reports and updates that promote client value. * Assist with fiber installation, decommissioning, break/fix, remediation and migration activities across data center optical and transport environments. * Conduct and/or supervise optical testing and troubleshooting using tools such as optical power meters, stabilized light sources, VFLs, OTDRs, and test sets. * Deliver services by accurately, interpreting and executing Methods of Procedure (MoPs), engineering documents, vendor documentation, and network diagrams. * Read and interpret cut sheets and physical network design documents to ensure accurate port connections and cable management., * Data & Analytics (Traditional EDW, BI, Big data, Data Engineering, Data Management, Data Modernization, Data Insights) * Digital Transformation (Cloud Computing, Mobility, Micro Services, RPA, DevOps) * QA & Automation (Manual Testing, Non-functional testing, Test Automation, Digital Testing) * Enterprise Applications (SAP, Java Full stack, Microsoft, Custom Development) * Disruptive Technologies (Edge Computing/IOT, Block Chain, AR/VR, Biometric) ## Related Videos - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Biometric Phone Chargers, $40m Domain Names & AI Movies Winning Awards - Peter Kröner](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1810-biometric-phone-chargers-40m-domain-names-ai-movies-winning-awards-peter-kroner) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - What Development and Tattoos Have in Common and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1380-wearedevelopers-live-what-development-and-tattoos-have-in-common-and-more) ## Related Articles - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)