Data Center Technician - Rapid Response Team 75% National Travel

TEKsystems; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking a Contract Data Center Technician based in Lenoir, NC, to join a nationwide cabling initiative. You will travel across data centers to upgrade coax to fiber, pull and terminate cabling, and help establish initial processes on new sites.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with on-site staff to ensure a smooth handoff and reliable production environments.

Qualifications

• Experience as a data center technician in a live data center environment.
• Hands-on experience pulling and terminating cabling in structured cabling projects.
• Practical experience with coax and fiber cabling, including replacements and upgrades.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for data center cabling and connectivity issues.
• Willingness to travel nationwide, up to two weeks at a time.
• Ability to work independently on-site with minimal supervision.
• Comfort with process-driven environments and established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationwide to data center sites, spending up to approximately two weeks on the road at a time before returning home, in order to support a large-scale cabling and infrastructure upgrade initiative.
• Serve as part of a Level 2 data center technician tiger team responsible for being the first technical group on new project sites and setting up initial processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Support the transition of older coax cabling to fiber by performing cable replacement activities in a structured data center environment.
• Pull, route, and terminate cabling, including coax and fiber, in accordance with data center standards and project specifications.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting of data center cabling and related infrastructure to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Configure, test, and validate cable installations to ensure proper performance, connectivity, and reliability for production environments.
• Collaborate with on‑site staff and future Level 1 cable technicians to ensure a smooth handoff of work once initial project phases are complete.
• Document work performed, including cabling routes, terminations, and any issues encountered, to maintain accurate records and support ongoing operations.
• Adhere to established data center processes, safety procedures, and security protocols while working in live production environments.
• Work at your home market data center during periods between nationwide projects, continuing to support cabling and infrastructure tasks as needed.
• Communicate clearly with project leads and team members regarding status, issues, and requirements to keep projects on track and aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Data center technician

Cable pulling & termination

Coax and fiber cabling

Troubleshooting

Travel ready

Independent worker

Process adherence

Job description

This role supports a large nationwide cabling initiative for a major data center client, focusing on upgrading legacy coax infrastructure to modern fiber solutions. You will work as part of a specialized Level 2 tiger team of data center technicians that travels to new sites, establishes processes and procedures, and ensures projects start correctly and run smoothly. The position requires extensive travel to data centers across the United States, with most work performed on-site at client facilities and some work completed in your home market data center during project downtime.

Responsibilities

• Travel nationwide to data center sites, spending up to approximately two weeks on the road at a time before returning home, in order to support a large-scale cabling and infrastructure upgrade initiative.
• Serve as part of a Level 2 data center technician tiger team responsible for being the first technical group on new project sites and setting up initial processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Support the transition of older coax cabling to fiber by performing cable replacement activities in a structured data center environment.
• Pull, route, and terminate cabling, including coax and fiber, in accordance with data center standards and project specifications.
• Perform hands‑on troubleshooting of data center cabling and related infrastructure to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
• Configure, test, and validate cable installations to ensure proper performance, connectivity, and reliability for production environments.
• Collaborate with on‑site staff and future Level 1 cable technicians to ensure a smooth handoff of work once initial project phases are complete.
• Document work performed, including cabling routes, terminations, and any issues encountered, to maintain accurate records and support ongoing operations.
• Adhere to established data center processes, safety procedures, and security protocols while working in live production environments.
• Work at your home market data center during periods between nationwide projects, continuing to support cabling and infrastructure tasks as needed.
• Communicate clearly with project leads and team members regarding status, issues, and requirements to keep projects on track and aligned with client expectations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a data center technician in a live data center environment.
• Hands‑on experience pulling and terminating cabling in structured cabling or data center projects.
• Practical experience working with both coax and fiber cabling, including replacement and upgrade activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to data center cabling and connectivity issues.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively nationwide, with the flexibility to be on the road for up to approximately two weeks at a time.
• Capability to work independently on‑site and step into projects from day one with minimal supervision.
• Comfort working in a process‑driven environment and following established procedures and standards.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality when performing cable installations and terminations.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with team members, on‑site personnel, and project stakeholders.

Additional Skills And Qualifications

• Experience supporting large‑scale cabling initiatives or infrastructure upgrade projects in data centers.
• Working in teams that establish new processes and procedures for technical operations.
• Familiarity with working alongside Level 1 technicians and providing guidance or leadership during project transitions.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new data center environments, layouts, and client‑specific standards.
• Comfort working on contract‑based assignments with defined project durations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lenoir, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lenoir, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenoir,NC.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full‑Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real‑world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full‑stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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