Data Center Fiber Technician

Talent Finest; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Finest in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Data Center Fiber Technician to install, terminate, splice and test fiber cabling in the data center, while assisting with network hardware deployments.

The role demands hands-on fiber experience, familiarity with single- and multi-mode fiber, and the ability to read cabling diagrams and maintain accurate installation records. This is an on-site, full-time role requiring adherence to health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fiber Technician within a data center, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environment.
• Hands-on experience with fiber installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with single-mode and multi-mode fiber cabling.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with data center environments and operational procedures.
• Experience interpreting cabling diagrams, floor plans, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, splice, and test fiber optic cabling within the data center environment.
• Assist with the installation, racking, and cabling of network hardware (routers, switches, access points, etc.).
• Perform rack-and-stack activities and support network infrastructure deployments.
• Conduct fiber patching, cable routing, labeling, and cable management activities.
• Test and certify fiber links using OTDRs, light source/power meters, and other testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and diagnose faults within fiber networks.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, test results, and network documentation.
• Support Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) activities across the data center.
• Work closely with network engineers, implementation managers, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with health and safety standards and site procedures.
• Assist with data center migrations and projects as required.

Skills

Fiber installation

Fiber testing

Troubleshooting

Cable management

Documentation

Communication skills

Independence

Tools

OTDR equipment

Test equipment (light source, power meter)

Structured cabling standards

Job description

Data Center Fiber Technician

Location Cedar Rapids, United States Base $57,000–$67,000 per year Type Full-time, on-site

$57K–$67K base salary, paid annually

On-site

Cedar Rapids

Full-time

About the client

Our client is a global technology and logistics company, providing collaboration and business IT support

services to some of the world's largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on

multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top

business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.

They are a true international IT provider and are proud to deliver their services through global simplicity with

trusted transparency.

Key responsibilities

• Install, terminate, splice, and test fiber optic cabling within the data center environment.
• Assist with the installation, racking, and cabling of network hardware (routers, switches, access points, etc.).
• Perform rack-and-stack activities and support network infrastructure deployments.
• Conduct fiber patching, cable routing, labeling, and cable management activities.
• Test and certify fiber links using OTDRs, light source/power meters, and other testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues and diagnose faults within fiber networks.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, test results, and network documentation.
• Support Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) activities across the data center.
• Work closely with network engineers, implementation managers, and third-party vendors.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with health and safety standards and site procedures.
• Assist with data center migrations and projects as required.

What you'll need

• Proven experience as a Fiber Technician within a data center, telecommunications, or critical infrastructure environment.
• Hands-on experience with fiber installation, termination, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience working with single-mode and multi-mode fiber cabling.
• Knowledge of structured cabling standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with data center environments and operational procedures.
• Experience interpreting cabling diagrams, floor plans, and technical documentation.
• Experience interpreting cabling diagrams, floor plans, and technical documentation.

Essential criteria

1. 1. Fiber splicing and termination OTDR and fiber testing Cable management
2. 2. Fault finding and troubleshooting Data center operations Documentation and reporting
3. 3. Attention to detail Strong communication skills as part of a team
4. 4. Ability to work independently and

Desirable criteria

• BICSI certification.
• BICSI certification.
• CFOT or equivalent fiber optic certification.
• ECS/CSCS card (where applicable).
• Experience working in live production environments.
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems and network infrastructure.

Compensation and terms

$57,000–$67,000 base, paid annually

• Full-time contract
• Full-time contract
• On-site in Cedar Rapids, United States
• No equity
• Visa sponsorship is not available