Data Center Lead Technician | Team Lead & SME

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Lead Technician to lead small installation projects and mentor a team of 3–5 technicians across Miami and Sparks. This role will serve as a technical SME while supporting project planning, execution, documentation, and quality assurance.

You will coordinate planning, interpret drawings, manage on-site inventory, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The position emphasizes strong leadership, customer service, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience in data center, telecommunications, structured cabling, or low-voltage installation.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Strong knowledge of fiber terminology, cable testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading small teams or projects is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
• BICSI or other industry certifications preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate teams of 3–5 technicians on data center installation projects.
• Support project planning, task execution, scheduling, and required documentation.
• Interpret drawings, blueprints, and project scopes to ensure successful execution.
• Manage on-site material and tool inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and site-specific safety requirements.
• Perform high-quality installations while following industry and manufacturer standards.
• Train and mentor technicians on installation, termination, testing, and telecom room (TR) build-outs.
• Develop and teach LOE practices.
• Troubleshoot cable systems and accurately interpret test results.
• Stay current with industry standards, technologies, and best practices.
• Serve as a SME for assigned technologies when needed.
• Demonstrate strong customer service, teamwork, communication, leadership, and work ethic.

Skills

Lead small teams

Project planning

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Customer service

Communication

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Mentoring

LOE practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Fiber testing tools

TR build-out equipment

Job description

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company is seeking a Data Center Lead Technician to lead small installation projects and mentor a team of 3–5 technicians across Miami and Sparks. This role will serve as a technical SME while supporting project planning, execution, documentation, and quality assurance.

You will coordinate planning, interpret drawings, manage on-site inventory, and ensure safety and quality standards are met. The position emphasizes strong leadership, customer service, and teamwork.