Data Center Fiber Technician: Cabling, Testing & Validation

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

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.