AI Data Center Network Technician – Fiber & Cabling Expert

PTR Global; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PTR Global is seeking a Network Operator for a direct-hire role at its River Bend area data center. The position focuses on on-site physical layer issue resolution, structured cabling, and fiber optic infrastructure management to ensure reliability in a high-density AI environment.

You will collaborate with Network Operations, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Center Operations teams, owning cable plant and documentation while supporting upgrades and deployments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in data center network infrastructure.
• Experience with structured cabling and fiber optics.
• Ability to interpret optical power readings and LLDP data.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve physical layer network issues in a data center.
• Perform structured cabling installation, repair and remediation.
• Install, inspect, test, and validate fiber optic infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot fiber faults, patch panels, and cable plant issues.
• Document incidents and escalate to Network Operations with clear notes.

Skills

Data center networking

Structured cabling

Fiber optic infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Documentation

LLDP

Rack-and-stack

High-density environments

Tools

Optical Power Meter

Fiber Inspection Scope

Light Source

Job description

PTR Global is seeking a Network Operator for a direct-hire role at its River Bend area data center. The position focuses on on-site physical layer issue resolution, structured cabling, and fiber optic infrastructure management to ensure reliability in a high-density AI environment.

You will collaborate with Network Operations, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Center Operations teams, owning cable plant and documentation while supporting upgrades and deployments.