Datacenter Technician

Insight Global; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA options

401k with employer matching

Paid sick leave and/or paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Travel Fiber Technician II / Fiber Splicer to support fiber optic infrastructure projects across client environments. This role is heavily focused on hands‑on fusion splicing and fiber troubleshooting, and candidates must have proven experience performing high-volume, production-quality fusion splicing in the field.

The Technician will be responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining fiber optic networks while operating with moderate

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years hands-on fiber optic experience with fusion splicing.
• Experience fusion splicing in single-mode and multimode fiber.
• Ability to read splice diagrams and fiber schematics.
• Experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting using OTDRs and meters.
• Knowledge of fiber network standards and installation practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform fusion splicing, testing, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining fiber networks.
• Mentor junior technicians and support project delivery.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure successful execution.

Skills

Fusion splicing

Fiber testing

Troubleshooting

Fiber installation

Reading schematics

Cable management

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent technical/military experience

Tools

OTDRs

Power meters

Light source meters

VFLs

Fiber certification equipment

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION Insight Global is seeking a Travel Fiber Technician II / Fiber Splicer to support fiber optic infrastructure projects across client environments. This role is heavily focused on hands‑on fusion splicing and fiber troubleshooting, and candidates must have proven experience performing high-volume, production-quality fusion splicing in the field. The Technician will be responsible for splicing, testing, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining fiber optic networks while operating with moderate independence. This individual will support project delivery, mentor junior technicians, and collaborate with internal teams and vendors to ensure successful execution. The ideal candidate is an experienced fiber professional with a strong background in fusion splicing, fiber testing, and fiber network deployments.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• 2-3+ years of hands‑on fiber optic experience with extensive fusion splicing experience
• Demonstrated experience performing fusion splicing in both single-mode and multimode fiber environments
• Strong experience reading and interpreting splice diagrams, fiber schematics, test results, and technical documentation
• Hands‑on experience with fiber optic cable installation, routing, termination, and cable management
• Experience performing fiber testing and troubleshooting utilizing OTDRs, power meters, light source meters, VFLs, and fiber certification equipment
• Strong understanding of fiber optic network standards, pathway installation, and industry best practices

NICE TO HAVE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree or equivalent technical/military experience
• Experience with single-mode and multimode fiber, MPO/MTP connectivity, and fiber distribution systems
• Familiarity with both inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) fiber environments
• Experience with structured cabling installations, including copper and fiber infrastructure
• OSHA, CFOT, BICSI, FOA, NFPA 70E, or other relevant safety/industry certifications

Pay Range: $35 - $45/hr USD

• Benefits packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
• We may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with the screening, assessment, or selection of potential applicants for this position.