Data Center Optical Technician

Job Description

Data Center Optical Technician

Columbus, OH & St. Louis, MO

100% Onsite Long-Term Contract

We are hiring a skilled Data Center Optical Technician to support critical telecom infrastructure within a live production environment. This position requires strong hands-on experience working with fiber, transport equipment, and structured cabling inside large-scale data centers.

If you thrive in fast-paced network environments and are comfortable working directly with infrastructure, this opportunity offers long-term stability and high-impact technical exposure.

Position Overview

The technician will support installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and operational activities across optical and IP transport systems. This is a field-based data center role requiring shift flexibility and adherence to strict operational procedures.

Core Responsibilities

Operational & Break-Fix Support

Perform real-time troubleshooting within active data center environments.

Support after-hours maintenance windows and emergency response activities.

Coordinate with remote engineering teams to restore services efficiently.

Equipment Installation & Remote Hands

Execute installation tasks based on approved procedures and technical documentation.

Rack, stack, cable, label, and test transport and network hardware.

Interpret diagrams, job aids, and method of procedures (MOPs).

Support card-level replacements and hardware swaps.

Fiber & Structured Cabling

Install and manage Ethernet and fiber infrastructure (single-mode and multi-mode).

Perform cable routing, lacing, terminating, and testing.

Maintain clean and standards-compliant rack organization.

Work overhead and within structured cable pathways.

Optical & Circuit Validation

Support physical layer testing and circuit turn-up activities.

Validate connectivity and assist with troubleshooting network transport issues.

Power & Infrastructure Awareness

Work within AC and DC powered environments.

Follow data center best practices for redundancy and cable management.

Maintain compliance with safety and operational standards.

Required Experience

3–5 years in data center operations or telecom infrastructure environments.

Hands-on experience with fiber and Ethernet deployments.

Familiarity with telecom transport and IP network environments.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Strong communication and coordination skills.

Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights/weekends when required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.

Comfortable working at heights and in confined rack spaces.

Capable of handling physically demanding cabling activities.

This is a long-term onsite opportunity supporting mission-critical telecom infrastructure in a high-performance environment.

•\tWhat you didn’t know about us:

•\tCompetitive salary

•\tHealth, Dental and Vision Benefits

•\tShort/Long Term Disability and Critical Care/Illness Protection

•\tLife Insurance and Retirement Plans

•\tEmployee Assistance Program

•\tWith this position, you will get the opportunity to work with our game changing clients and further advance your already valuable experience in the telecom industry!

•\tWe are Connectors. We thrive on ‘quality over quantity’ and put in the work building strong relationships. We create connections, discover qualities, uncover skills, and place people with accuracy. We are your true partner!

•\tWe are Collaborators. You’ll be working with a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kelly and part of the Kelly Telecom division. It allows us to be as nimble and fiercely competitive as a startup while having the backing of a multibillion dollar publicly traded company which has been in business for 75 years. With direct access to hiring managers, services don’t stop at standard recruiting processes. We use our expertise to improve your application skills and provide ongoing career support.

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•\tYou should know: Your safety matters! Vaccination against COVID-19 may be a requirement for this job in compliance with current client and governmental policies. A recruiter will confirm and share more details with you during the interview process.

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