Data Center Fiber Technician: Install, Test & Validate

Network Connex; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Overtime opportunities

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Network Connex is seeking experienced Fiber Technicians to support large-scale data center operations involving fiber optic installation, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and structured cabling infrastructure.

The role requires attention to detail, safety focus, and the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments while meeting production timelines and client standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fiber optics, structured cabling, or data center environments.
• Hands-on experience with fiber installation, testing, troubleshooting, and structured cabling.
• Ability to read construction drawings and fiber layouts.
• Experience in live or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, dress, and secure fiber optic cabling within active data center environments.
• Perform fiber optic terminations, splicing, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct testing and validation using OTDR, power meter/light source, fiber identifiers and continuity testing equipment.
• Read and interpret prints, blueprints, rack elevations, and fiber matrices.
• Perform structured cabling installations per TIA/EIA and BICSI standards.
• Label and document fiber runs per client standards.
• Support pathway builds including tray work and routing systems.
• Assist with rack-and-stack support and cabinet integration as needed.
• Maintain daily production reporting and closeout documentation.
• Identify quality concerns or installation discrepancies and report.
• Work with testing teams to ensure infrastructure passes client acceptance standards.
• Follow OSHA, site safety, PPE, and customer compliance requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas in live production environments.

Skills

Safety-first mindset

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Tools

Fiber installation

Fiber testing

Fiber troubleshooting

Structured cabling systems

Corning systems

Panduit systems

CommScope infrastructure

Job description

Network Connex is seeking experienced Fiber Technicians to support large-scale data center operations involving fiber optic installation, testing, troubleshooting, validation, and structured cabling infrastructure.

The role requires attention to detail, safety focus, and the ability to work in fast-paced, mission-critical environments while meeting production timelines and client standards.