Data Center Build Technician – Hardware, Cabling & Deployment

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking Data Center Technicians L2-L4 to support a large-scale data center infrastructure project in the United States. You will install, rack, stack, and troubleshoot equipment, work with structured cabling, fiber, copper, and network gear, and follow engineering docs.

The role offers hands-on experience in a high-visibility environment, with opportunities to grow into more advanced data center and network engineering paths, alongside experienced teams.

Qualifications

• 1-5+ years of experience in a data center, network, telecommunications, or IT infrastructure environment.
• Hands-on experience with data center hardware installation and support.
• Experience with structured cabling, fiber, copper, patch panels, and cable management.
• Ability to rack, stack, install, remove, and replace network/server equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, rack, stack, and decommission data center equipment.
• Install and route copper and fiber optic cabling.
• Perform patch panel and cable management activities.
• Connect network and server equipment according to engineering documentation.
• Perform cable labeling, tracing, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with data center build-out and infrastructure deployment activities.
• Follow technical drawings, rack elevations, floor plans, and installation instructions.
• Inspect installations for quality and compliance with project standards.
• Troubleshoot basic hardware, connectivity, and cabling issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other technicians.
• Follow all data center security, safety, and operational procedures.
• Support additional deployment and infrastructure activities as required.
• 15% Patch Panels / Cable Management
• 15% Network Infrastructure
• 10% Testing / Troubleshooting / Documentation
• 70% Hands-On Data Center Activities
• 15% Testing & Troubleshooting
• 5% Documentation / Reporting

Skills

Data center hardware installation

Structured cabling

Fiber optic & copper cabling

Rack, stack, replace equipment

Reading technical documentation

Safety procedures

Teamwork & communication

Independent work

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking Data Center Technicians L2-L4 to support a large-scale data center infrastructure project in the United States. You will install, rack, stack, and troubleshoot equipment, work with structured cabling, fiber, copper, and network gear, and follow engineering docs.

The role offers hands-on experience in a high-visibility environment, with opportunities to grow into more advanced data center and network engineering paths, alongside experienced teams.