Data Center Fiber Tech: Travel-ready & Rack-Splice

TEKsystems; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided during travel

$50 daily meal per diem

Travel opportunities

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale hyperscale deployments across multiple U.S. locations. You will install fiber, assemble racks, splice fibers, manage cables, and troubleshoot physical layer issues in data center environments.

Travel to project sites and adapt to fast-paced workloads are common aspects of this role. Ideal candidates have hands-on fiber experience, rack-and-stack skills, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.
• Rack-and-stack experience in a data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to take direction, adapt to changing project needs, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the data center industry.
• Fiber splicing experience.
• Experience using OTDR equipment for fiber testing and troubleshooting.
• Previous data center deployment, commissioning, or infrastructure buildout experience.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fiber

Rack and stack

Tools

OTDR

Job description

TEKsystems seeks Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale hyperscale deployments across multiple U.S. locations. You will install fiber, assemble racks, splice fibers, manage cables, and troubleshoot physical layer issues in data center environments.

Travel to project sites and adapt to fast-paced workloads are common aspects of this role. Ideal candidates have hands-on fiber experience, rack-and-stack skills, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset.