Data Center Fiber Technician

TEKsystems; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks a Data Center Network Technician to support large-scale deployments, audits, and validation in a mission-critical data center environment. You will validate infrastructure installations, troubleshoot physical-layer issues, and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

The role emphasizes fiber/copper cabling, structured cabling practices, and hands-on hardware support in a fast-paced setting, with potential for extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center, telecommunications, or infrastructure environments.
• Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experience with rack & stack deployments.
• Ability to troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues.
• Understanding of structured cabling standards and cable management.

Responsibilities

• Audit data center network infrastructure and validate fiber/copper connectivity.
• Verify rack elevations, patch panels, cable pathways, and network docs.
• Identify discrepancies between installation and engineering drawings.
• Perform circuit tracing and connectivity verification.
• Maintain asset tracking and accurate labeling.

Skills

Data Center

Fiber Optics

Structured Cabling

Rack & Stack

Troubleshooting

Tools

OTDR

VFL

Fluke Testers

VIAVI Tools

Job description

Job Description

Location: New Albany, OH

Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension/Conversion)

Schedule: 1st Shift | Currently Working 6 Days/Week, 10-Hour Shifts

Pay: Up to $30/hr + Overtime (Time-and-a-Half)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Data Center Network Technician to support large-scale data center infrastructure deployments, auditing efforts, and network validation projects within a mission-critical environment. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, rack & stack deployments, connectivity testing, and data center operations.

The technician will be responsible for validating infrastructure installations, troubleshooting physical-layer connectivity issues, supporting fiber and copper network environments, and ensuring all deployments meet engineering and quality standards.

Key ResponsibilitiesInfrastructure Auditing & Validation

• Perform audits of data center network infrastructure.
• Verify fiber optic and copper connectivity throughout the environment.
• Validate rack elevations, patch panels, cable pathways, and network documentation.
• Identify discrepancies between installed infrastructure and engineering drawings.
• Conduct circuit tracing and connectivity verification.
• Ensure accurate cable labeling and asset tracking.

Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling

• Install, route, dress, and support fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
• Perform cable terminations and patching activities.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving fiber and copper infrastructure.
• Support MDF and IDF environments.
• Maintain structured cabling standards and best practices.

Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting

• Utilize tools such as:
  • OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
  • VFL (Visual Fault Locator)
  • Fluke Testers
  • Optical Power Meters
  • VIAVI Testing Equipment
• Verify fiber continuity and signal integrity.
• Troubleshoot attenuation, connectivity, and signal loss issues.
• Support fiber validation and infrastructure certification efforts.

Hardware & Infrastructure Support

• Perform rack & stack activities for network and server equipment.
• Assist with hardware installations, replacements, and upgrades.
• Support network devices including switches, routers, transceivers, and patch panels.
• Maintain cable management and rack organization standards.
• Support physical layer troubleshooting and break/fix activities.

Documentation & Operational Support

• Maintain detailed installation and testing documentation.
• Update asset tracking records and infrastructure databases.
• Manage tickets and work orders through established processes.
• Follow SOPs, MOPs, change control procedures, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and deployment teams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in a data center, telecommunications, or infrastructure environment.
• Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experience with rack & stack deployments.
• Ability to troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues.
• Understanding of structured cabling standards and cable management.
• Experience reading documentation, diagrams, and rack elevations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• OTDR, VFL, Fluke, Power Meter, or VIAVI testing experience.
• Fiber splicing experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers (Meta, AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
• Experience with ServiceNow or ticketing systems.
• Data center construction, deployment, or audit experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Safety-focused
• Strong communicators
• Comfortable working overtime when needed
• Eager to learn and grow within infrastructure and data center operations
• Able to work effectively in a team-based environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay up to $30/hr
• Time-and-a-half overtime
• Opportunity to work in a large-scale data center environment
• Exposure to fiber optic