Fiber Data Center Technician: Patch, Test & Troubleshoot

TEKsystems; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long‑term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking experienced Fiber Data Center Technicians to support large-scale data center operations in Temple, TX. You will handle fiber patching, testing, and connectivity verification within MDF/IDF environments, ensuring proper cable management and documentation.

The role requires hands-on fiber experience, knowledge of patch panels, LC connectors, and Layer 1 troubleshooting. This is a on-site contract position with benefits and standard data center safety practices.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fiber optic infrastructure in data centers.
• Experience with fiber patch panels, LC connectors, testing and fault isolation.
• Knowledge of ISP fiber standards and best practices.
• Ability to read labels, document connections, and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Install, patch, terminate, and manage fiber optic cabling in data centers.
• Work in MDF and IDF closets to ensure fiber connectivity and cable organization.
• Perform fiber testing and troubleshooting using OTDR, VFL, Fluke equipment.
• Inspect, clean, and maintain fiber connections per best practices.
• Verify link connectivity and troubleshoot issues.
• Label cables and maintain cable records in documentation systems.
• Ensure correct cable routing and bend radius requirements.
• Maintain patch panels and support ongoing maintenance activities.
• Support network connectivity validation and basic Layer 1 troubleshooting.

Skills

Fiber patch panels

LC fiber connectors

OTDR

VFL

Fiber testing

Layer 1 troubleshooting

Cable management

Connectivity verification

Data center environment

Tools

Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR)

Visual Fault Locator (VFL)

Fluke testing equipment

Power meters

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking experienced Fiber Data Center Technicians to support large-scale data center operations in Temple, TX. You will handle fiber patching, testing, and connectivity verification within MDF/IDF environments, ensuring proper cable management and documentation.

The role requires hands-on fiber experience, knowledge of patch panels, LC connectors, and Layer 1 troubleshooting. This is a on-site contract position with benefits and standard data center safety practices.