Data Center Cable Technician - Per Diem/Housing Provided!

Insight Global; Alabama; On-site; USD 46,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $68/day

Housing provided

Overtime pay 1.5x

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Data Center Cable Technician in Montgomery, Alabama to install, cable, test, and maintain critical IT infrastructure in a demanding data center environment. Expect day shifts, 50+ hours weekly, and travel with lodging provided when needed.

Candidates should be comfortable with physically intensive work and able to pass background and drug screening. OSHA 10 certification is required before start date.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks in a data center environment.
• Knowledge of basic cabling and hardware handling.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Rack, mount, and secure servers and network equipment in racks.
• Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber cabling per standards.
• Label ports and maintain accurate asset inventories and project docs.
• Power on devices, run basic diagnostics, and verify connectivity.
• Assist with migrations and equipment upgrades as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Basic electrical knowledge

Education

OSHA 10 Certification

Job description

Insight Global is seeking Data Center Cable Technicians to support a large-scale data center infrastructure project in Montgomery, Alabama. This role involves installing, cabling, testing, and maintaining critical IT and network infrastructure within a data center environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions and willing to travel as project needs require.

Location: Montgomery, AL

Duration: 1-Year Contract (Potential for Extensions)

Start Date: 9/28/2026

• $22.00-$27.00/hr for Technicians
• $28.00-$32.00/hr for Leads
• Expect 10+ hours of OT each week, paid at 1.5x your standard rate.
• $68.00/day in Per Diem for those living more than 50 miles from Montgomery, which works out to about $476/week or $1,900/month tax-free.
• If you're traveling from outside a 50-mile radius, the client will provide housing/lodging.

Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift
• Hours: Typically, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Expected Weekly Hours: 50+ hours

Key Responsibilities

• Racking & Mounting: Lift, position, and secure servers, network equipment, firewalls, and Power Distribution Units (PDUs) into racks and cabinets.
• Cabling & Routing: Install, route, terminate, and dress copper and fiber optic cabling.Follow structured cabling standards and cable management best practices to maintain airflow and organization.
• Labeling & Documentation: Label ports, cables, hardware, and equipment accurately.Update asset inventories, tracking systems, and project documentation.
• Hardware Testing & Troubleshooting: Power on devices and perform basic hardware diagnostics.Verify network connectivity, power connectivity, and equipment functionality.
• Decommissioning & Upgrades: Remove, replace, and upgrade network and server hardware as needed.Support equipment migrations and refresh efforts.

Requirements

• Basic understanding of: Data center hardware, Structured cabling, Fiber and copper infrastructure, and Basic troubleshooting processes
• OSHA 10 Certification (~must be obtained prior to start date)
• Ability to pass a background check (~ No felonies or violent misdemeanors within the last 7 years)
• Ability to pass a drug screen, including THC (~Screening will be conducted onsite on the first day)
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation to and from the work site
• Willingness to travel and remain away from home for up to 3 weeks at a time (~ Typically 2 weeks, but may extend to 3 weeks based on project needs)