Data Center Fiber Technician — Travel‑Ready

TEK Systems; North Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging during travel

$50 daily per diem for meals

Job summary

TEKsystems seeks Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale deployments across multiple U.S. locations. You will install fiber, rack and stack, splice fibers, and manage cables to ensure smooth data center operations.

Strong data center experience and fiber optics knowledge are preferred. Travel to sites with company-provided lodging and per diem arrangements will be required. You will diagnose physical layer issues, coordinate with project teams, and maintain safety and quality

Qualifications

• Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.
• Rack-and-stack experience in data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and ODFs.
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Skills

Fiber optic cabling

Rack-and-stack

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

OTDR equipment

Job description

TEKsystems seeks Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale deployments across multiple U.S. locations. You will install fiber, rack and stack, splice fibers, and manage cables to ensure smooth data center operations.

Strong data center experience and fiber optics knowledge are preferred. Travel to sites with company-provided lodging and per diem arrangements will be required. You will diagnose physical layer issues, coordinate with project teams, and maintain safety and quality