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Data Center Optical Technician III- 20261101
About This Opportunity
Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Professional to support the installation,
operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data
center environments. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in data center
operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who are ready to
work independently on standard deployment and operational tasks. As a Data Center
Technician, you will execute rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations,
equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support while ensuring work is
performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards.
What You Will Do
Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment,
and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation
documentation.
Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper
labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned
power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.
Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-
band (OOB) management connections.
Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber
verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and standard
field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.
Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-
built documentation.
Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to
senior technicians or site leadership.
The Skills You Bring
High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent
experience required.
1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling,
telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking
equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking
concepts, and installation standards.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods
of procedure (MOPs).
Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment
installation activities with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and
safety.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and
customers while managing assigned work independently.
Physical requirements
Comfortable working in a physically active environment where lifting, standing,
working at heights, and moving equipment may be required.
Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all
applicable safety requirements and certifications.
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
Additional Information
Device Requirements
Supplier Personnel are required to communicate using a phone with Ericsson applications
installed on it. An Android device is preferred for work application enrollment. If the candidate
does not have an Android phone and the work requires one in the future, it is expected that one
will be quickly secured for their use during the time it is required.
Prior to work assignment, the Android device must meet the following requirements:
Running on latest available software version
Hotspot enabled with access to a reliable data plan
Not manufactured by any of the following brands: Alldocube, CHUWI, CUBOT,
DOOGEE, HONOR, HUAWEI, HXY, ITEL, IQOO, OnePlus, LENOVO, ONYX, OPPO,
realme, TCL, TECLAST, TECNO, TINNO, Ulefone, vivo, Wingtech, Xiaomi, or ZTE
Prior to work assignment, the requirements for iOS/iPadOS Devices Operating System are:
iOS/iPadOS updated with the latest software version
Hotspot enabled with access to a reliable data plan
Ericsson is seeking a Data Center Services Professional to support the installation,
operation, and maintenance of infrastructure within hyperscale and enterprise data
center environments. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in data center
operations, telecommunications, structured cabling, or IT infrastructure who are ready to
work independently on standard deployment and operational tasks. As a Data Center
Technician, you will execute rack-and-stack activities, structured cabling installations,
equipment provisioning, testing, and operational support while ensuring work is
performed safely, accurately, and in accordance with Ericsson and customer standards.
What You Will Do
Independently install and deploy servers, network devices, storage equipment,
and related infrastructure according to engineering designs and installation
documentation.
Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling while ensuring proper
labeling, cable management, and adherence to quality standards.
Install rack power distribution units (PDUs), connect equipment to assigned
power sources, and verify proper power and management connectivity.
Perform equipment provisioning, hardware component installation, and out-of-
band (OOB) management connections.
Execute basic testing and validation activities, including continuity testing, fiber
verification, and standard equipment turn-up procedures.
Perform moves, adds, changes, disconnects (MACD activities), and standard
field-replaceable unit (FRU) replacements following approved procedures.
Maintain accurate installation records, test results, inventory updates, and as-
built documentation.
Identify and escalate design concerns, operational issues, and safety risks to
senior technicians or site leadership.
The Skills You Bring
High school diploma, technical certification, vocational training, or equivalent
experience required.
1+ years of experience in data center operations, structured cabling,
telecommunications, field services, or IT infrastructure support.
Working knowledge of data center hardware, racks, servers, networking
equipment, power distribution systems, and structured cabling.
Understanding of copper and fiber cabling practices, basic optical networking
concepts, and installation standards.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, installation documentation, and methods
of procedure (MOPs).
Experience performing rack-and-stack, cabling, testing, and equipment
installation activities with minimal supervision.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality and
safety.
Ability to collaborate effectively with technicians, project teams, vendors, and
customers while managing assigned work independently.
Physical requirements
Comfortable working in a physically active environment where lifting, standing,
working at heights, and moving equipment may be required.
Ability to work on ladders or elevated work platforms and comply with all
applicable safety requirements and certifications.
Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs.
Additional Information
Device Requirements
Supplier Personnel are required to communicate using a phone with Ericsson applications
installed on it. An Android device is preferred for work application enrollment. If the candidate
does not have an Android phone and the work requires one in the future, it is expected that one
will be quickly secured for their use during the time it is required.
Prior to work assignment, the Android device must meet the following requirements:
Running on latest available software version
Hotspot enabled with access to a reliable data plan
Not manufactured by any of the following brands: Alldocube, CHUWI, CUBOT,
DOOGEE, HONOR, HUAWEI, HXY, ITEL, IQOO, OnePlus, LENOVO, ONYX, OPPO,
realme, TCL, TECLAST, TECNO, TINNO, Ulefone, vivo, Wingtech, Xiaomi, or ZTE
Prior to work assignment, the requirements for iOS/iPadOS Devices Operating System are:
iOS/iPadOS updated with the latest software version
Hotspot enabled with access to a reliable data plan