Hybrid/On-site Data Center Cabling Technician

Switch; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of Karma

Leading designs

Remote options

Career stability

Benefits package

Job summary

Switch is seeking a Data Center Structured Cabling Technician to support the daily operation and reliability of the data center network infrastructure. You will install, terminate, label, and maintain copper, fiber, and coax cabling, including patch panels and cable management.

The role requires 1–2 years in telecom or data center IT, knowledge of CAT cabling standards, and the ability to work in a 24/7 environment.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in telecom, data center operations, or IT support.
• Working knowledge of CAT 3, CAT 5, and CAT 6 cabling, plus single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
• Basic understanding of ANSI and TIA/EIA cabling standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot layer 1 connectivity and basic hardware issues.
• Experience using ticketing systems to track and document work.
• Comfort working scheduled shifts in a 24/7 operating environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, label, and maintain copper, fiber, and coax cabling, including patch panels and cable management.
• Build and modify cable support systems such as ladder rack, tray, J-hooks, and related hardware.
• Install and replace field-replaceable units such as drives, memory, optics, and power components.
• Perform basic hardware setup and access using terminal tools.
• Test cabling using standard tools and document results.
• Create and maintain design layout records for completed work.
• Respond to routine alerts and issues, follow escalation procedures when needed, and document all actions in ticketing systems.
• Escort vendors and support on-site customer activities as required.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

CompTIA A+

Network+

Security+

Tools

PuTTY/SSH

Ticketing systems

Job description

Switch is seeking a Data Center Structured Cabling Technician to support the daily operation and reliability of the data center network infrastructure. You will install, terminate, label, and maintain copper, fiber, and coax cabling, including patch panels and cable management.

The role requires 1–2 years in telecom or data center IT, knowledge of CAT cabling standards, and the ability to work in a 24/7 environment.