Lead Data Center Technician

QPS Employment Group; Virginia; On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Career growth

Job summary

Next Level Technician in Virginia seeks an experienced Lead Data Center Technician to lead structured cabling projects. You will supervise technicians, coordinate tasks, and ensure safety and quality on site across copper and fiber installations.

You'll install and test single/multimode fiber and Cat6/Cat6A, read blueprints, document test results, and mentor junior staff while interfacing with customers and project management.

Qualifications

• Lead and mentor technicians on site
• Knowledge of copper and fiber cabling and testing
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technicians, assign daily tasks, ensure safe, efficient work
• Install, terminate, dress, label, test, and troubleshoot fiber and copper cabling
• Perform rack and cabinet cabling, backbone installations, horizontal cabling, and data center buildouts
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, rack elevations, cut sheets, and construction drawings
• Perform and review fiber and copper certification testing, maintain test results, update redlines, and complete project closeout documentation
• Serve as an on-site point of contact for customers, contractors, and project management while mentoring and supporting junior technicians
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure installations meet project scope, quality standards
• Follow OSHA requirements, customer safety protocols, and data center security procedures

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

MS Office 365

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

Lead Data Center Technician – Structured Cabling

Next Level Technician (NLT) is seeking an experienced Lead Data Center Technician to lead and perform structured cabling installations, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with customer specifications. Enjoy weekly pay, benefits, and steady work with a national leader in low voltage staffing.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate technicians, assign daily tasks, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
• Install, terminate, dress, label, test, and troubleshoot single-mode/multimode fiber and copper cabling, including Cat6/Cat6A.
• Perform rack and cabinet cabling, backbone installations, horizontal cabling, and data center infrastructure buildouts.
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, rack elevations, cut sheets, and construction drawings.
• Perform and review fiber and copper certification testing, maintain test results, update redlines, and complete project closeout documentation.
• Serve as an on-site point of contact for customers, contractors, and project management while mentoring and supporting junior technicians.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and ensure installations meet project scope, quality standards, customer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Follow OSHA requirements, customer safety protocols, and data center security procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience with Microsoft data center cabling and rack installations.
• Minimum of 3 years of structured cabling, telecommunications, or data center experience, including at least 2 years in a lead technician role.
• Strong knowledge of copper and fiber cabling, including termination, testing, labeling, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with rack installations, rack-and-stack activities, and data center cabling infrastructure.
• Familiarity with TIA/EIA standards and BICSI practices.
• Ability to read technical drawings, blueprints, rack elevations, and project specifications.
• Experience using fiber and copper testing equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• BICSI Installer/Technician certification or equivalent.
• OSHA 10/30 certification and fiber-optic certification.
• Experience supporting data center deployments, migrations, upgrades, or large-scale infrastructure projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, lifts, and elevated platforms.
• Ability to bend, kneel, climb, and perform physical labor in active construction and data center environments.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel as project requirements dictate.

Why Work with Next Level Technician in VA?

Weekly Pay: Get paid every week, no waiting

Competitive Wages: Based on your experience and skillset

PTO, medical benefits, sign-on & referral bonuses

Career Growth: Advance through BICSI-certified training and real project experience

Dedicated Recruiter Support: Deep knowledge of Virginia’s low voltage industry

National Footprint: Be part of a team respected across Virginia and the U.S.

About Next Level Technician

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