Data Center Technician – Fiber Optics

gParrot Services; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta’s New Albany, Ohio data center is seeking skilled Data Center Technicians with hands-on fiber optic splicing experience to support installation, deployment, testing, and maintenance of network infrastructure. This 100% onsite role requires local candidates or relocation.

You will work with fiber optic and copper cabling, OTDRs, power meters, and cable testers to ensure reliable connectivity. Candidates should have OSHA safety certification and experience in data center operations; 12-hour

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fiber optic splicing and termination.
• Experience in data center operations, fiber optics, or network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with testing equipment such as OTDRs and power meters.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a fully onsite data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Install and deploy server racks, switches, and network equipment.
• Perform fiber optic splicing, termination, routing, and cabling.
• Test fiber optic connections and network circuits using testing equipment.
• Troubleshoot physical network connectivity issues and perform Layer 1 support.
• Maintain accurate ticket updates and asset records.

Skills

Fiber optic splicing

Data center operations

Troubleshooting

Heavy lifting

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

OTDRs

Optical power meters

Cable testers

Job description

We are looking for skilled Data Center Technicians with hands-on fiber optic splicing experience to support infrastructure installation, network deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance at Meta’s data center in New Albany, Ohio.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in fiber optics, structured cabling, telecommunications, network infrastructure, or data center operations who enjoy hands-on technical work in a fast-paced environment.

Please note: This is a 100% onsite position at Meta’s New Albany data center. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate. Remote and hybrid work options are not available.

What You’ll Do

As a Data Center Technician, you will support the installation, deployment, testing, and maintenance of data center network infrastructure. You will work with fiber optic and copper cabling, network equipment, and technical teams to ensure reliable connectivity and efficient data center operations.

Key Responsibilities

Install and deploy server racks, switches, and network equipment.

Perform fiber optic splicing, termination, routing, labeling, and structured cabling activities.

Install and maintain fiber optic and copper cabling, including Cat6A.

Test fiber optic connections and network circuits using OTDRs, optical power meters, and cable testers.

Troubleshoot physical network connectivity issues and perform Layer 1 break-fix support.

Identify and replace faulty cables, fiber optics, and network components.

Perform preventive maintenance, fiber connector cleaning, and cable inspections.

Support rack moves, equipment upgrades, decommissioning, and new data center buildouts.

Maintain accurate ticket updates, asset records, and shift handover documentation.

Follow data center safety procedures, including PPE, ESD protection, and lockout/tagout protocols.

Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and supply chain teams to maintain reliable operations.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

Hands-on experience in fiber optic splicing, including fusion splicing.

Valid OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or another accepted OSHA safety certification.

Experience in data center operations, fiber optics, telecommunications, structured cabling, or network infrastructure.

Knowledge of fiber optic termination, cabling, testing, and physical network troubleshooting.

Familiarity with testing equipment such as OTDRs, optical power meters, and cable testers.

Understanding of rack and stack, switch installation, patch panels, and Cat6A cabling.

Experience using ticketing systems for incident tracking and documentation.

Ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work on ladders or lifts.

Ability to work in a fully onsite data center environment and comply with safety requirements.

Willingness to work approximately 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week, including weekends.

Must be local to New Albany, Ohio, or willing to relocate.

Nice to Have

Experience working in large-scale or hyperscale data centers.

Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks.

Knowledge of barcode scanning, inventory management, and asset tracking.

BICSI Installer or Technician certification.

Additional fiber optic installation, testing, or splicing certifications.

Experience supporting critical network infrastructure and equipment deployments.