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.

Please note: The client does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for these positions, including initial or change-of-employer immigration filings for H-1, H-1B1, E-3, O-1 or TN visas. Candidates working under F-1 CPT or EAD authorization are also not eligible.