Data Center Fiber Tech

F2Onsite; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

F2OnSite is seeking an experienced Data Center Fiber Optic Technician to support structured fiber cabling within a hyperscale data center environment in Ashburn, VA.

The role involves inspecting and cleaning fiber, installing pre-terminated cabling between racks according to matrices, labeling cables, and ensuring proper routing, documentation, and adherence to strict data center standards.

Qualifications

• Experience installing pre-terminated fiber optic cabling.
• Fiber cleaning and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with LC/MPO/MTP fiber connectors.
• Experience working in enterprise or hyperscale data centers.
• Ability to read cabling matrices and installation documentation.
• Strong cable management and labeling skills.
• Experience using fiber inspection probes and label printers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean fiber optic connectors using approved inspection tools.
• Install pre-terminated inter-rack and intra-rack fiber optic cabling per cabling matrices.
• Apply customer-specified flag labels to fiber cables.
• Route and secure cables using overhead racks and pathways.
• Maintain bend radius and cable management best practices.
• Verify cable routing, organization, and labeling accuracy.
• Follow all ESD and hyperscale data center safety procedures.

Skills

Pre-terminated cabling

Fiber cleaning and inspection

LC/MPO/MTP connectors

Data center experience

Read cabling matrices

Cable management and labeling

Fiber inspection probes

Tools

Fiber inspection probes

Label printers

Job description

Data Center Fiber Optic Technician - Ashburn, VA

• 1st Shift 8-5pm
• Start - End of July - Mid Dec 2026
• Must have prior experience working in a Data Center Environment

Data Center Fiber Optic Technician

We are seeking an experienced Data Center Fiber Optic Technician to support structured fiber cabling activities within a hyperscale data center environment.

• The technician will inspect and clean fiber optic cables, install pre-terminated fiber cabling between racks according to customer-provided cabling matrices, label cables using customer-defined standards, and ensure all cabling is properly routed, secured, and documented.
• Work will utilize existing ladder racks and cable pathways and requires strict adherence to data center quality and cleanliness standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect and clean fiber optic connectors using approved fiber inspection probes and cleaning kits.
• Install pre-terminated inter-rack and intra-rack fiber optic cabling according to Google-provided cabling matrices.
• Apply customer-specified flag labels to both ends of all fiber cables.
• Route and secure fiber cables utilizing existing overhead ladder racks, cable trays, and pathways.
• Maintain proper bend radius and cable management best practices.
• Verify cable routing, organization, and labeling accuracy.
• Follow all ESD, safety, and hyperscale data center work procedures.

Required Skills

• Experience installing pre-terminated fiber optic cabling.
• Fiber cleaning and inspection experience.
• Familiarity with LC/MPO/MTP fiber connectors.
• Experience working in enterprise or hyperscale data centers.
• Ability to read cabling matrices and installation documentation.
• Strong cable management and labeling skills.
• Experience using fiber inspection probes and label printers.

Additional Information

• All candidates are encouraged to apply, but many positions require a strict drug and background check by our customers.
• F2OnSite supports and adheres to all state laws regarding background checks.
• This position requires specific work hours to be adhered to. Typically the work hours are not flexible, so you must be able available to work during those hours.