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Job Description
Data Center Optical Engineer Lead Broadstaff•3.0 Council Bluffs, IA Job Details Contract $32•$35 an hour 22 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Telecommunications network troubleshooting Data Center Operations Network installation Customer communication Data center experience Telecommunications blueprint interpretation Team supervision Cable testers Technical documentation Interpreting technical drawings Equipment installation Network testing Managing telecommunications infrastructure technician teams Equipment troubleshooting English Administrative experience Supervising experience Fiber optic systems installation Customer support ticket management Leading team collaboration initiatives Managing testing technician teams Productivity software Equipment testing Quality audits Ticketing system technical support Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)
Full Job Description Position Title:
Data Center Optical Engineer Lead Location:
Council Bluffs Iowa Pay Range:
$32•$35 per hour
Employment Type:
Contract Duration:
06/25/2027 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.
Key Qualifications:
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.
Key Responsibilities:
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. Broadstaff, LLC., provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected classification protected by federal, state or local laws.
Pay:
$32.00•$35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Experience:
data center operations or similar technical environments.: 3 years (Required) o OTDRs, optical power meters,
