Lead Technician Data Center Structured Cabling

Proteam Solutions Inc.; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits (medical, dental, VIs

401(k) match

Personal days and holidays

Job summary

Proteam Solutions Inc. is seeking a Lead Technician for data center structured cabling in the Northern Virginia area.

This onsite role focuses on hands-on installation, testing and documentation within active colocation facilities, with travel as needed and extended hours when schedules demand. The position requires 3+ years in structured cabling and 2+ years leading installation teams, plus strong fiber and copper skills and familiarity with data center processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in structured cabling, telecommunications or data center infrastructure with 2+ years leading installation teams.
• Experience in large-scale, active data centers with a structured cabling integrator or service provider.
• Strong fiber and copper installation, testing and certification skills per industry standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI).
• Ability to read cutsheets, blueprints and rack elevations and communicate with a crew.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work and coordinate milestones with customers, contractors and project managers.
• Run safety briefings and mentor junior installers and technicians.
• Install, terminate and certify single-mode and multimode fiber, copper, backbone and horizontal cabling.
• Install and dress network, server and telecom equipment in racks and cabinets.
• Read cutsheets, blueprints and rack elevations; maintain labeling and cable administration.
• Review certification results, resolve issues and complete redlines and closeout packages.
• Follow OSHA rules, housekeeping and site-access procedures.

Skills

Structured cabling

Telecommunications

Data center infrastructure

Team leadership

Fiber installation

Copper installation

Office 365 proficiency

Plan interpretation

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Lead Technician – Data Center Structured Cabling

Location: Northern Virginia area

Work Type: 100% onsite

Position Type: Direct placement

Salary: $28-34/hour + Benefits

Position Summary

Lead field technicians installing, testing and documenting cabling in active colocation facilities. This hands-on role combines technical delivery, crew coordination and customer communication. Previous Microsoft data center experience is strongly preferred.

Travel and extended hours are required when project schedules demand them.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work and coordinate milestones with customers, contractors and project managers.
• Run safety briefings and mentor junior installers and technicians.
• Install, terminate and certify single-mode and multimode fiber, copper, backbone and horizontal cabling.
• Install and dress network, server and telecom equipment in racks and cabinets.
• Read cutsheets, blueprints and rack elevations. Maintain labeling and cable administration.
• Review certification results, resolve technical issues and complete redlines and closeout packages.
• Follow OSHA rules, housekeeping practices and customer security and site-access procedures.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years in structured cabling, telecommunications or data center infrastructure and 2 years leading installation teams.
• Large-scale, active data center experience with a structured cabling integrator or service provider.
• Experience in Oracle or Microsoft colocation-style data centers.
• Strong fiber and copper installation, testing and certification skills, including TIA/EIA and BICSI practices.
• Ability to interpret plans and cutsheets, organize work and communicate clearly with a crew.
• Strong Office 365 proficiency, including Outlook, Excel and Teams.
• Valid driver’s license, required travel and extended-hour availability. Ability to lift up to 50 lb and work on ladders, lifts and elevated platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting Microsoft data centers is strongly preferred.
• BICSI TECH, Installer or equivalent, OSHA 10/30 or fiber certification.
• Experience with migrations, deployments, infrastructure upgrades and project documentation software.
• Ability to travel to other U.S. regions for project work.

Compensation and Benefits

• Day-one medical, dental, vision and prescription eligibility, HSA option and company-paid life, AD&D and short-term disability.
• 401(k) match, pre-tax accounts, 15 personal days, eight holidays, paid birthday and one floating holiday.
• Tuition reimbursement, employer-paid certifications and referral bonus. Benefits follow eligibility, plan terms and company policies.