Data Center Technician - Fiber Optics & Rack Deployment Pro

BeaconFire Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. is seeking an on-site Data Center Technician to install and maintain server racks and network equipment, route fiber and copper cabling, and support rack moves and decommissioning in a fast-paced data center environment.

The role requires hands-on fiber optics and structured cabling experience, proficiency with OTDR and power meters, and familiarity with ticketing systems to keep issue tracking up-to-date. Safety protocols must be followed at all times.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fiber optics and structured cabling.
• Proficiency with testing tools and physical network troubleshooting (Layer 1).
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

• Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
• Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
• Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
• Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
• Follow data center safety procedures, use PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling

Rack and stack

Testing

Breakfix

Ticketing systems

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Cable testers

Ticketing systems

Job description

BeaconFire Inc. is seeking an on-site Data Center Technician to install and maintain server racks and network equipment, route fiber and copper cabling, and support rack moves and decommissioning in a fast-paced data center environment.

The role requires hands-on fiber optics and structured cabling experience, proficiency with OTDR and power meters, and familiarity with ticketing systems to keep issue tracking up-to-date. Safety protocols must be followed at all times.