Connectivity Quality Manager (ISP / Data Center Construction)

TEKsystems; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 82,656 - 110,208; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Meta (through TEKsystems) seeks a Connectivity Quality Manager to lead data center commissioning and audits on site in a fast-paced construction environment.

The role requires extensive field QA/QC experience with fiber, cabling, and connectivity systems, plus collaboration with construction teams to ensure readiness before golive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Telecommunications or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of data center connectivity commissioning/QA/QC experience.
• Experience reviewing test results, as-builts, and commissioning docs.

Responsibilities

• Lead connectivity commissioning for new data centers and expansions.
• Validate fiber and structured cabling readiness prior to turnover.
• Perform field audits to ensure contractor work meets Meta standards.
• Review fiber test results and commissioning reports.
• Identify defects and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Coordinate with construction managers and vendors on punch items.

Skills

Field auditing

QA/QC

Telecom fiber

Data center cabling

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

OTDR

Power testing

ILM

Job description

Company: Meta (through TEKsystems)

Title: Connectivity Quality Manager

Location: Aiken, SC

Onsite: 100%

Job Type: W2 Contract

Duration: 24+ months

Start Date: August 2026

Pay Rate: Based on experience listed below

Top Required Skills

• 5-10+ years of field auditing, validation, and quality/Cx experience
• QC of telecom, ISP, cabling, and fiber network inside of data center environments
• Quality process as part of a large-scale construction project

About the Role

Meta is seeking a Connectivity Engineer focused on Data Center Commissioning and Auditing to ensure network and connectivity infrastructure is installed, tested, validated, and productionready prior to handoff to operations. This role is embedded in the late construction and commissioning phase, serving as a technical authority for connectivity quality, compliance, and readiness.

Connectivity Engineers in this role work onsite alongside construction, commissioning, and operations readiness teams to verify that fiber, structured cabling, and connectivity systems meet Meta standards, specifications, and performance expectations before golive.

Responsibilities

• Lead connectivity commissioning activities for new data centers and major expansions
• Validate completion and readiness of fiber and structured cabling installations prior to turnover
• Perform technical audits and field inspections to ensure contractor work complies with Meta standards, scope, and documentation
• Review and approve fiber test results (OTDR, ILM, power testing) and commissioning reports
• Identify installation defects, quality issues, or readiness gaps and drive corrective actions to closure
• Partner with construction managers, commissioning agents, and vendors to resolve punchlist items related to connectivity
• Verify labeling, pathways, grounding, room readiness (MMRs, MDFs, IDFs), and cable management
• Participate in network readiness reviews and golive signoffs
• Ensure all connectivity assets are fully documented, tested, and accepted prior to handoff to operations
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of commissioning and audit standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Telecommunications, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience supporting data center connectivity during commissioning, QA/QC, or turnover phases
• Strong handson experience with fiber optic infrastructure, structured cabling, and lowvoltage systems
• Proven ability to review and interpret test results, asbuilts, and commissioning documentation
• Experience performing field audits, inspections, or technical acceptance reviews
• Comfortable working onsite in active construction environments and traveling between projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience commissioning hyperscale or missioncritical data centers
• Strong familiarity with OTDR, power meter testing, and fiber acceptance criteria
• Background in QA/QC, commissioning, or operational readiness programs
• Experience working directly with commissioning agents, GCs, and lowvoltage contractors
• Knowledge of Metascale or similar enterprise cabling and connectivity standards
• Strong documentation, issue tracking, and stakeholder communication skills

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Aiken, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aiken,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.