Data Center Fiber Technician (Splicing & OTDR)

InsighTalent; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

InsighTalent is seeking a Data Center Fiber Technician for an urgent Cedar Rapids expansion. You’ll perform fusion splicing, OTDR testing, and fault troubleshooting in a live data-center environment.

Candidate must have 3+ years in data center operations or critical telecom infra, be able to read cabling schematics and rack elevations, and commute daily to Cedar Rapids, IA. Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Data Center Operations or Critical Telecom Infrastructure.
• Proven mastery in Fiber Splicing & Termination, OTDR Testing, and Fault Finding / Troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret complex cabling schematics, floor plans, and rack elevations.
• Must be based in or able to commute daily to Cedar Rapids, IA.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Fiber Splicing & Termination: Perform fusion splicing and termination of single-mode and multi-mode fiber systems.
• OTDR & Fiber Testing: Execute advanced testing, link validation, and loss budget analysis.
• Fault Finding & Troubleshooting: Diagnose, isolate, and repair complex physical layer issues.
• Data Center Operations: Rack-and-stack, fiber patching, structured cable management, and documentation.

Skills

Fiber Splicing & Termination

OTDR Testing

Fault Finding / Troubleshooting

Data Center Operations

Cable Management & Documentation

Job description

We are seeking a Data Center Fiber Technician for an urgent expansion project in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role is designed for an experienced specialist with a strong background in critical Data Center Operations, fusion splicing, OTDR link certification, and advanced fault troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities & Hard Skills:

• Fiber Splicing & Termination: Perform precision fusion splicing and termination of single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic systems.
• OTDR & Fiber Testing: Execute advanced fiber testing, link validation, and loss budget analysis using OTDRs, optical light sources, and power meters.
• Fault Finding & Troubleshooting: Independently diagnose, isolate, and repair complex physical layer network issues and fiber connectivity faults.
• Data Center Operations: Conduct rack-and-stack activities, fiber patching, structured cable management, and technical documentation according to site standards.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Mid-Senior level experience (3+ years) in Data Center Operations or Critical Telecom Infrastructure.
• Proven, hands-on mastery in Fiber Splicing & Termination, OTDR Testing, and Fault Finding / Troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret complex cabling schematics, floor plans, and rack elevations.
• Must be based in or able to commute daily to Cedar Rapids, IA.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Nice-to-Have (Preferred):

• Active BICSI Certification (RCDD, DCDC, or Installer/Technician).
• CFOT (Certified Fiber Optics Technician) or equivalent industry certification.