Data Center Technician

Archetype Infrastructure Solutions; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Archetype Infrastructure Solutions in Dallas, TX is seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Cabling Technician to support structured cabling and physical layer infrastructure in a high-performance data center.

You will install, route, and terminate fiber and copper cabling, manage racks and cable pathways, read run lists and floor plans, label ports, and maintain accurate documentation while following TIA/EIA and BICSI standards and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic and copper cabling
• Perform rack and stack support with emphasis on cable routing and management
• Terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper connections
• Read and interpret cable run lists, floor plans, and network diagrams
• Label cables and ports according to data center standards and maintain documentation
• Perform cable tracing, auditing, and cleanup to maintain organized pathways
• Use testing equipment such as OTDR, power meters, and cable certifiers
• Support build-outs, expansions, and decommissioning projects
• Ensure proper use of ladder racks, trays, and patch panels
• Follow strict TIA/EIA and BICSI standards for structured cabling
• Adhere to safety protocols, including working at heights and in confined spaces

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Cabling Technician to support structured cabling and physical layer infrastructure within a high-performance data center environment in Dallas, TX. This role is heavily focused on fiber and copper installations, cable management, and ensuring clean, efficient, and scalable connectivity across the facility.

Location: Dallas, Texas

Key Responsibilities

• Install, route, and secure fiber optic and copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, SM/MM fiber)
• Perform rack and stack support with an emphasis on proper cable routing and management
• Terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber (LC, SC, MPO/MTP) and copper connections
• Read and interpret cable run lists, floor plans, and network diagrams
• Label cables and ports according to data center standards and maintain accurate documentation
• Perform cable tracing, auditing, and cleanup to maintain organized pathways
• Use testing equipment such as OTDR, power meters, and cable certifiers
• Support build-outs, expansions, and decommissioning projects
• Ensure proper use of ladder racks, trays, and patch panels
• Follow strict TIA/EIA and BICSI standards for structured cabling
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including working at heights and in confined spaces