L2 Datacenter Technician - Local

TEKsystems; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

TEKsystems in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Level 2 Data Center Technician with hands-on fiber optics and structured cabling experience. This contract role supports large-scale data center programs, including fiber upgrades, troubleshooting, and facility buildouts.

You will respond to service tickets, perform rack-and-stack deployments, and assist with break/fix on servers and data center equipment in a fast-paced environment. 2–5+ years of data center experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on data center experience with fiber optics and structured cabling.
• Must respond to service tickets, troubleshoot fiber connectivity, and perform rack-and-stack deployments.
• Experience supporting enterprise or hyperscale data center environments.

Responsibilities

• Respond to service tickets and troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues.
• Perform rack-and-stack deployments and support break/fix on servers and data center equipment.
• Assist with ongoing facility buildouts and fiber infrastructure upgrades.

Skills

Data Center Operations

Fiber and Copper Cabling

Rack and Stack Deployments

Hardware Troubleshooting

Structured Cabling

Break/Fix Support

Fiber Troubleshooting

Job description

Description

This team supports multiple large-scale data center programs, including fiber infrastructure upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance of existing fiber networks, and a variety of data center construction and expansion projects. Work includes replacing legacy cabling with fiber, responding to infrastructure trouble tickets, supporting rack expansions, installing new equipment, and assisting with ongoing facility buildouts. The team averages 13-16 projects per month across several active data center environments.

This Level 2 role requires hands-on data center experience with a strong work with fiber optics and structured cabling. Candidates must be capable of responding to service tickets, troubleshooting fiber connectivity issues, performing rack-and-stack deployments, and supporting break/fix activities on servers and other data center equipment.

Required Skills

• Data Center Operations

• Fiber and Copper Cabling

• Rack and Stack Deployments

• Hardware Troubleshooting

• Structured Cabling

• Break/Fix Support

• Fiber Troubleshooting

Top Skills

• Data Center Experience

• Fiber/Cabling

• Rack and Stack

• Hardware Troubleshooting

Additional Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise or hyperscale data center environments

• Strong understanding of fiber infrastructure and connectivity troubleshooting

• Ability to work independently and respond to service tickets in a fast-paced environment

• Experience supporting server and network hardware installations and maintenance

Experience Level

Intermediate (2-5+ years of relevant data center experience)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ashburn, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ashburn, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ashburn,VA.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.