DATA CENTER TECHNICIANS

BeaconFire Inc.; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BeaconFire Inc. is seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to install and deploy server racks and network gear, route fiber and copper cabling, and perform regular maintenance in a high-demand data center environment.

The role emphasizes testing fiber, performing OTDR and power meter measurements, and rapid troubleshooting of outages. You will collaborate with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams, with a focus on safety and accurate ticketing.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and break-fix support.
• Proficiency with testing tools and physical network troubleshooting (Layer 1).
• Experience using ticketing systems.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fiber optics

Structured cabling (Cat6A)

Rack & stack

Testing

Break-fix support

L1 troubleshooting

Asset tracking

Barcode scanning

Liquid-cooled data center racks

Education

BICSI Installer or Technician certification

Tools

OTDR

Power meters

Cable testers

Job description

- Hands-on experience in fiber optics, structured cabling (including Cat6A), rack and stack, testing, and break-fix support.

- Proficiency with testing tools ( , power meters, cable testers) and physical network troubleshooting (Layer 1).

- Experience using ticketing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Equipment Installation & Deployment: Install server racks and network equipment; connect switches; manage, label, and route fiber optic and copper cabling; support rack moves, upgrades, and decommissioning.
2. Network Testing: Test newly installed fiber and network circuits using OTDR and power meters to verify quality and signal strength.
3. Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose connectivity issues, replace faulty hardware (cables, optics, switches), and respond to critical outages.
4. Maintenance: Perform preventive maintenance, clean fiber optic connectors, inspect routing, and support new build-outs.
5. Safety & Compliance: Follow data center safety procedures, use required PPE/ESD protection, and adhere to lockout/tagout protocols.
6. Collaboration: Work with engineering, facility, and supply chain teams; maintain ticket updates and provide clear shift handovers.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks, barcode scanning, asset tracking, and large hyperscale data centers.
• BICSI Installer or Technician certification.