Lead Data Center Cabling Technician – Onsite with Benefits

PSI (Proteam Solutions); Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

PSI (Proteam Solutions) in Northern Virginia is seeking a hands-on Lead Field Technician to install, test and document cabling in active colocation facilities. You will lead a crew, coordinate with customers and project managers, and ensure safe, compliant work in data center environments.

Travel and extended hours are required when project schedules demand it. Prior Microsoft data center experience is strongly preferred, with certification and documentation responsibilities included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in structured cabling, telecommunications or data center infrastructure
• 2 years leading installation teams
• Large-scale data center experience with a structured cabling integrator or service provider
• Experience in Oracle or Microsoft colocation‑style data centers
• Strong fiber and copper installation, testing and certification skills (TIA/EIA, BICSI)
• Ability to read plans and cutsheets and communicate with a crew
• Proficient with Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams)
• Valid driver's license, travel and extended hours; ability to lift up to 50 lb

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work and coordinate milestones with customers, contractors and project managers.
• Run safety briefings and mentor junior installers and technicians.
• Install, terminate and certify single-mode and multimode fiber, copper, backbone and horizontal cabling.
• Install and dress network, server and telecom equipment in racks and cabinets.
• Read cutsheets, blueprints and rack elevations; maintain labeling and cable administration.
• Review certification results, resolve technical issues and complete redlines and closeout packages.
• Follow OSHA rules, housekeeping practices and customer security and site‑access procedures.

Skills

Structured cabling

Data center infra

Team leadership

Office 365

Plans & cutsheets

Job description

PSI (Proteam Solutions) in Northern Virginia is seeking a hands-on Lead Field Technician to install, test and document cabling in active colocation facilities. You will lead a crew, coordinate with customers and project managers, and ensure safe, compliant work in data center environments.

Travel and extended hours are required when project schedules demand it. Prior Microsoft data center experience is strongly preferred, with certification and documentation responsibilities included.