Data Center Optical Engineer 4- Atlanta, GA

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.