Hyperscaler DC Network Engineer - Plano

Technology, Data & Digital · IT Infrastructure & Security · Cloud Engineering · Network Administration

In short

Ericsson is looking for an experienced Network Engineer with deep expertise in Optical Transport Networks, Fiber Optic Infrastructure, and Data Center Physical Layer Infrastructure for large-scale data center projects across the US. The role involves technical leadership, solution design, deployment support, and customer engagement, requiring hands-on experience in data center networking and optical technologies.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Optical Transport Networks, Fiber Optic Infrastructure, and Data Center Physical Layer Infrastructure across customer projects throughout the United States.
Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle, including solution design, engineering reviews, deployment planning, integration, testing, commissioning, and operational support.
Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers and Ericsson internal stakeholders helping define infrastructure deployment methodologies, migration plans, and operational best practices for large-scale data center and network environments.
Develop engineering standards, deployment procedures, methods of procedure (MOPs), testing plans, and technical documentation.
Provide technical mentorship, knowledge sharing, and training to internal teams, field engineers, and deployment partners.
Support the implementing and testing of complex fiber optic infrastructure, including high-density fiber cabling, MPO/MTP architectures, fiber distribution systems, optical pathways, and structured cabling solutions.
Support rack-level integration activities, including hardware installation standards, cabling designs, power and space optimization, and deployment readiness reviews.
Support complex infrastructure migrations, network upgrades, technology refreshes, and data center expansion programs.
Review customer requirements, technical specifications, BOMs, rack elevations, cabling designs, and implementation plans.
Stay current with emerging trends, technologies, and industry best practices related to hyperscale data centers, optical networking, fiber infrastructure, and physical layer design standards.

Requirements

Recent hands-on physical deployment experience in data center networking, optical transport, or mission-critical infrastructure.
Demonstrated experience with rack installation, fiber deployment, switch/router installation, testing, and commissioning in data centers.
Experience supporting hyperscale, colocation, or similarly large-scale and mission-critical data center environments.
Practical knowledge of Data Center Interconnect architecture and high-speed optical transport.
Experience with modular chassis platforms from one or more of the following vendors, or comparable systems: Cisco 8000 Series, Arista 7800 Series, and Juniper PTX Series.
Experience installing or supporting data center computing and server platforms from HPE, Dell, Supermicro, NVIDIA DGX, or comparable manufacturers.
Working knowledge of OLS, ROADM, transponders, MUX/DEMUX, EDFAs, and associated optical transport technologies.
Hands-on experience with optical and fiber test equipment, including Optical Power Meter, Light Source, Fiber Microscope, VFL, OLTS, OTDR, and BERT Tester.
Strong troubleshooting skills across the physical layer, fiber, network hardware, and optical transport domains.
Proven ability to lead or author Methods of Procedure and execute high-risk changes with clear pre-check, implementation, validation, and rollback procedures.
Strong break/fix, fault isolation, root-cause analysis, and technical documentation skills.
Ability to operate as a Tier 3 escalation point and provide clear, actionable guidance to field teams.
Strong customer-facing communication skills and the ability to explain technical risks and recommend practical improvements.
Ability to work independently at customer sites while influencing outcomes across multiple teams and organizations.
Strong analytical and documentation skills, including proficiency with Microsoft productivity tools.
Consultative mindset, curiosity, attention to detail, and a consistent focus on operational excellence and safety.
Willingness to travel to customer data centers, laboratories, warehouses, and other operational locations across the United States as required.

Desired Qualifications

Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's.
Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

Benefits

The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
Competitive health benefits including choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option.
Company credits towards medical and dental premiums.
401(k) Plan with automatic 3% company contribution and a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 3% of eligible pay, plus a 50 cents on every $1 match on the next 2% of eligible pay.
Company-paid life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year.
11 annual holidays.
8 hours of volunteer time annually.
80 hours of sick time annually.
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Financial wellness programs.
Educational assistance.
Matching gifts.
Recognition programs.

Skills

Optical Transport NetworksFiber Optic InfrastructureData Center Physical Layer InfrastructureDWDMMPO/MTPOLSROADMtranspondersMUX/DEMUXEDFAsOptical Power MeterLight SourceFiber MicroscopeVFLOLTSOTDRBERT TesterCisco 8000 SeriesArista 7800 SeriesJuniper PTX SeriesHPEDellSupermicroNVIDIA DGXMicrosoft Office

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About Ericsson

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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

2 days ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Plano, United States

Overland Park, United States

Columbus, United States

Reston, United States

Atlanta, United States

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