Data Center Cabling Lead — Hybrid Role with 75% Travel

Align Communications; Sterling (VA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA and FSA options

401(k) with 3% match up to $5k

Paid time off

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Team-building activities

Job summary

Align Communications is seeking a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician to oversee large-scale cabling installs nationwide. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, supporting the Superintendent across major AI and hyperscale data centers.

You will read drawings, supervise crews, and ensure QA/QC on fiber and copper terminations while adhering to TIA/BICSI standards. 75% travel, competitive benefits, and career growth await.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems, data center or mission-critical preferred.
• Experience leading small cabling crews (foreman or lead technician level).
• Ability to read cabling drawings, rack elevations and labeling standards.
• Experience using fiber testing tools (OLT, OTDR, VFL).
• Strong Excel skills for port mapping, tracking and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support structured cabling installations in new data center spaces and coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.
• Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing and test results; enforce jobsite safety.
• Help with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps and drawing reviews per standards.
• Communicate field progress, schedule risks and material needs to project leadership.
• Assist with documentation, RFIs, change orders, daily reports and QA/QC actions.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optic systems

Lead technician

Reading cabling drawings

Fiber testing tools

Excel

Data center environment

Travel readiness

Tools

OLT

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align Communications is seeking a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician to oversee large-scale cabling installs nationwide. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work, supporting the Superintendent across major AI and hyperscale data centers.

You will read drawings, supervise crews, and ensure QA/QC on fiber and copper terminations while adhering to TIA/BICSI standards. 75% travel, competitive benefits, and career growth await.