Datacenter Technician

We are hiring a hands-on Optical Network Engineer/ Onsite Datacenter Support (RTTS) to support live infrastructure deployments inside AWS data centers in Columbus, Ohio and Portland, Oregon. You will operate directly within AWS Red Zones, working on Ciena Metro 6500 optical line system deployments as part of a high-impact cloud infrastructure program. This is a precision-driven, fast-paced role for professionals who can execute independently at scale.What you'll doDeploy, commission and turn up Ciena 6500 Optical Line Systems within live AWS data center environmentsRead and interpret Signal Flow Drawings for accurate fiber routing and system buildsTroubleshoot optical layer issues — insertion loss, ORL, reflections, power deviations, mis-fiberingPerform professional fiber cleaning and end-face inspection using industry-standard scoping toolsUse optical power meters, VFLs, and OTDRs for fault isolation, trace analysis, and performance validationWork within AWS automation platforms and workflow tools for deployment tracking and task executionWhat you bringHands-on experience with Optical Line Systems (OLS) — Ciena 6500 / Metro 6500 preferredProven ability to read and execute from Signal Flow and optical network diagramsSolid understanding of optical troubleshooting — loss budgets, ORL, reflections, power levelsProficiency with OTDRs, optical power meters, and VFLsStrong aptitude for learning new platforms and automation workflows quickly and independentlyAbility to perform under pressure in a mission-critical, fast-paced data center environmentMust be local to Ashburn, VA