Datacenter Technician

Insight Global; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in the United States is seeking a skilled fiber technician for Virginia project sites. The role focuses on outside plant, fiber optics, data center environments, and structured cabling.

You will perform mid-sheath splice work, terminations, testing, and troubleshooting while reading blueprints and customer docs; lead daily safety briefings and travel between sites with a valid license. This position requires readiness to travel and work across multiple client locations;

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications construction, outside plant (OSP), fiber optics, or structured cabling environments, preferably within data centers.
• Advanced fiber optic splicing experience, including mid-sheath splicing, terminations, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and customer network documentation.
• Experience performing network testing and troubleshooting in live environments.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and the ability to lead daily safety meetings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as needed.

Skills

Telecom construction experience

Fiber optic splicing

Blueprint reading

Live-network testing

Safety leadership

Valid driver's license / travel

Job description

• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications construction, outside plant (OSP), fiber optics, or structured cabling environments, preferably within data centers.
• Advanced fiber optic splicing experience, including mid-sheath splicing, terminations, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, and customer network documentation.
• Experience performing network testing and troubleshooting in live environments.
• Strong understanding of safety practices and the ability to lead daily safety meetings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between project sites as needed.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

• OSHA 10 Certification.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• BICSI Technician, Fiber Optic Association (FOA), or similar industry certifications.
• Previous experience working in hyperscale or enterprise data center environments.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior fiber technicians into leadership roles.
• Familiarity with project scheduling, quality control, and customer-facing responsibilities