Fiber & Copper Data Center Cabling Technician

The Archetype Strategy; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archetype Strategy is seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Cabling Technician to support structured cabling and physical layer infrastructure in a high-performance data center in Road Oak, TX. The role focuses on fiber and copper installations, cable management, and scalable connectivity across the facility.

Responsibilities include routing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting fiber and copper connections, reading diagrams, labeling and documenting, and ensuring safety standards are

Qualifications

• 1 year of data center rack and stack experience.
• Basic understanding of server hardware and networking in a data center.
• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Install, route and secure fiber and copper cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6a, SM/MM fiber).
• Perform rack and stack with emphasis on routing and management.
• Terminate, test and troubleshoot fiber and copper connections.
• Read cable run lists, floor plans and network diagrams.
• Label cables and ports and maintain documentation.
• Trace and clean up cables to maintain organized pathways.
• Use testing equipment such as OTDR and cable certifiers.
• Support build-outs, expansions and decommissions.
• Follow data center standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Reading diagrams

Tools

OTDR

Cable certifiers

Power meters

Testing equipment

Job description

The Archetype Strategy is seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Cabling Technician to support structured cabling and physical layer infrastructure in a high-performance data center in Road Oak, TX. The role focuses on fiber and copper installations, cable management, and scalable connectivity across the facility.

Responsibilities include routing, terminating, testing, and troubleshooting fiber and copper connections, reading diagrams, labeling and documenting, and ensuring safety standards are