Datacenter Technician

Insight Global; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Temple, TX is hiring Data Center Technicians to support a large-scale data center project. Ideal candidates bring hands-on experience with data center infrastructure, fiber and copper cabling, and strong knowledge of connectivity.

Responsibilities include port auditing, cable tracing, reading port maps, and troubleshooting fiber/copper issues. Day and night shifts are available with overtime and double-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in data center, low-voltage, or data infrastructure.
• Hands-on fiber and copper cabling experience.
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain before starting.
• Familiarity with MPO, LC, SC connectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform port auditing, patching, and connectivity validation.
• Trace cable connections between servers, switches, patch panels, and related equipment.
• Read and interpret port maps, cable schedules, and cable matrices.
• Troubleshoot fiber and copper connectivity issues.
• Support cable routing, patching, and infrastructure documentation.

Skills

Data center infrastructure

Fiber cabling

Copper cabling

Network connectivity

Patch panels & switches

Tools

SFP modules

Patch panels

Cable tracing equipment

Job description

Insight Global is hiring Data Center Technicians to support a large-scale data center project in Temple, TX. We are looking for experienced technicians with strong backgrounds in data center infrastructure, fiber/copper cabling, and network connectivity. The pay scare for this role is $30–$45/hour, depending on experience, with overtime and double-time

Responsibilities:

• Perform port auditing, patching, and connectivity validation
• Trace cable connections between servers, switches, patch panels, and related equipment
• Read and interpret port maps, cable schedules, and cable matrices
• Troubleshoot fiber and copper connectivity issues
• Support cable routing, patching, and infrastructure documentation

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of data center, low-voltage, or data infrastructure experience
• Hands-on experience with fiber and copper cabling
• Knowledge of switches, switch ports, patch panels, and SFPs
• Ability to read cable maps and trace connections from point A to point B
• Familiarity with fiber connectors such as MPO, LC, SC, or MMC
• Previous large-scale or hyperscale data center experience preferred
• OSHA 10 certification or ability to obtain it prior to starting

Schedule:

• Day Shift: Approximately 6:30 AM–5:30 PM
• Night Shift: Approximately 4:30 PM–3:30 AM