Data center Field Operations Technician

K&K Global Talent Solutions INC.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc. in New Albany, OH is seeking a Data Center Field Operations Technician to join our client's team onsite.

The role focuses on maintaining and deploying data center cabling, data networking hardware, and fibre optics in enterprise environments. You will lead large rack deployment projects (50+ racks), work in hot/cold aisle facilities with raised floors, and operate in environments with liquid-cooled systems (AALC).

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in data centre cabling, network hardware installation, or telecommunications.
• 0 Hands-on fibre optic installation and testing in enterprise/hyperscale environments.
• 0 Experience with large-scale rack deployment projects (50+ racks).
• 0 Familiarity with data centre environments (hot/cold aisle, raised floor, overhead cable tray).
• 0 Experience with liquid-cooled rack systems (AALC) preferred.
• 0 Experience with barcode scanning and asset management workflows preferred.

Skills

Data center cabling

Network hardware installation

Fibre optic installation

Rack deployment

Data center environments

Liquid-cooled rack systems

Barcode scanning

Asset management workflows

Tools

DCIM software

Ticketing systems

Job description

K&K Global Talent Solutions Inc. is an international recruiting agency that has been providing technical resources in the Canada and the USA region since 1993.

This position is with one of our clients in USA, who is actively hiring candidates to expand their teams.

Job Title: Data center Field Operations Technician

Location: New Albany, OH (Onsite)

Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in data centre cabling, network hardware installation, or telecommunications
• Hands-on experience with fibre optic installation and testing in enterprise/hyperscale environments
• Experience with large-scale rack deployment projects (50+ racks)
• Familiarity with data centre environments (hot/cold aisle, raised floor, overhead cable tray)
• Experience working with liquid-cooled rack systems (AALC) preferred
• Experience with barcode scanning and asset management workflows preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI certification (Installer, Technician) or equivalent
• Experience in hyperscale data-centre environments — multi-tenant or campus-scale
• Familiarity with DCIM and ticketing tools used for asset, fault, and maintenance tracking
• Background in either telecom carrier ops or large enterprise network repair

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs repeatedly
• Comfortable working at height (personnel lifts, ladders) and in confined spaces, hot aisles, and active electrical environments with appropriate PPE
• Ability to work in warm environments (data halls, 75–85°F)
• Fine motor skills for connector cleaning and optics handling
• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods

Soft Skills

• Attention to detail (cable routing, labelling, connector cleanliness)
• Ability to work in team-based shift environment
• Self-motivated — able to manage workload from ticket queue independently
• Clear communication for shift handoff/pass down