Hybrid Lead Data Center Cabling Technician

Align Communications; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA/FSA options

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Cellphone reimbursement

Floating holiday

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Employee referral program

Job summary

Align Communications seeks a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician to support large-scale cabling installs for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work and supports the Superintendent in planning and on-site execution.

You will work with technicians, contractors, and vendors, perform QA checks, and ensure safety and quality while meeting project timelines. 75% travel is expected nationwide.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems (data center or mission-critical preferred).
• Experience leading small cabling crews (foreman or lead technician level).
• Ability to read cabling drawings, rack elevations, and labeling standards.
• Experience using fiber testing tools (OLTS, OTDR, VFL).
• Strong Excel skills for port mapping, tracking, and documentation.
• Comfortable working in live data center environments with fast-paced schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support structured cabling installations in new data center spaces and coordinate daily work for cabling crews under the Superintendent.
• Perform on-site QA checks for fiber/copper terminations, labeling, routing, and test results.
• Assist with cabling standards, tracking sheets, patch schedules, port maps, and drawing reviews to meet specifications.
• Communicate field progress, schedule risks, and material needs to project leadership.
• Support documentation, RFIs, change orders, daily reports, and QA/QC actions.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optic systems

Team leadership

Read cabling drawings

Fiber testing tools

Excel for port mapping

Travel readiness

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align Communications seeks a Lead Data Center Cabling Technician to support large-scale cabling installs for AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S. This hybrid role blends field leadership with hands-on work and supports the Superintendent in planning and on-site execution.

You will work with technicians, contractors, and vendors, perform QA checks, and ensure safety and quality while meeting project timelines. 75% travel is expected nationwide.