Data Center IT Technician - Critical Infra Support

Wesco; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascent, now part of Wesco, is seeking an IT Technician - Data Center to install, test, and maintain network infrastructure within a data center environment. You will work with fiber, coax, copper cabling, rack/patch panels, and power distribution units while adhering to quality standards.

You will perform advanced troubleshooting, circuit testing, and basic configurations; detailed records and timely escalation are expected in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• Certifications preferred: Fluke CCTT Copper/ Fiber, JDSU BERT Testing, BICSI II Copper/ Fiber, FOA CFOT, CompTIA A+/Network+.
• 2+ years in a production data center environment.
• Strong technical skills with attention to detail and prioritization.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and read installation drawings.

Responsibilities

• Run fiber and coax cross connects using proper termination techniques.
• Install and test cross connects, terminate copper/fiber, and dress cables.
• Deploy cabinet rack mount PDUs and manage patch panels.
• Rack and stack customer equipment and test circuits.
• Troubleshoot circuits and escalate as needed.

Skills

Fiber termination

Cross connections

Rack mounting

Troubleshooting circuits

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Fluke CCTT Copper Certification

Fluke CCTT Fiber Certification

Job description

Ascent, now part of Wesco, is seeking an IT Technician - Data Center to install, test, and maintain network infrastructure within a data center environment. You will work with fiber, coax, copper cabling, rack/patch panels, and power distribution units while adhering to quality standards.

You will perform advanced troubleshooting, circuit testing, and basic configurations; detailed records and timely escalation are expected in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.