Data Center Fiber Optic Technician

TEKsystems; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

TEKsystems in Austin, TX is hiring Data Center Technicians for a contract-to-hire role supporting a large data center build. You will install and terminate fiber optic and cabling, read diagrams, and validate network performance with OTDRs and meters.

The position is fully onsite in Austin with a pay rate of $28 per hour. Candidates should have 1–3+ years of IT or cabling experience and knowledge of fiber standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years IT or data center/cabling experience.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and fiber optic tech.
• Familiarity with HVAC, electrical backup, and fire suppression systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Low voltage experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and structured cabling in data centers.
• Read blueprints, cable schedules, and network diagrams to meet timelines and specs.
• Use OTDRs, power meters, and VFLs to validate network performance and document results.
• Maintain daily reports, test results, and as-built documentation.
• Follow OSHA safety and PPE requirements on site.

Skills

Structured cabling standards

Fiber optic technologies

Environmental systems awareness

Low voltage experience

Cabling experience (coax, fiber, cat5/

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

VFLs

Job description

TEKsystems in Austin, TX is hiring Data Center Technicians for a contract-to-hire role supporting a large data center build. You will install and terminate fiber optic and cabling, read diagrams, and validate network performance with OTDRs and meters.

The position is fully onsite in Austin with a pay rate of $28 per hour. Candidates should have 1–3+ years of IT or cabling experience and knowledge of fiber standards and safety procedures.