Data Center Fiber Optics Technician - Field Operations

BeaconFire Inc; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc in Ohio is seeking a Data Center / Fiber Optic / Structured Cabling Technician to support installation, testing and maintenance in enterprise data center facilities.

You will install racks and network gear, route fiber and copper cabling, perform OTDR tests, and participate in safety procedures while coordinating with engineering and facilities teams to ensure reliable operations.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fiber optics and structured cabling in data centers.
• Experience with testing tools and physical network troubleshooting.
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
• Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
• Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
• Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling

Rack and stack

Testing

Break-fix

Ticketing systems

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Cable testers

Job description

BeaconFire Inc in Ohio is seeking a Data Center / Fiber Optic / Structured Cabling Technician to support installation, testing and maintenance in enterprise data center facilities.

You will install racks and network gear, route fiber and copper cabling, perform OTDR tests, and participate in safety procedures while coordinating with engineering and facilities teams to ensure reliable operations.