Nationwide Data Center Fiber Technician | Travel-Ready

CCI Systems, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CCI Systems, Inc. is seeking Data Center Technicians to install, splice, test, and document fiber optic infrastructure in data centers and related environments.

This role requires extensive travel across the United States and works in active, mission-critical environments with strict safety protocols. Responsibilities include fiber installation, splicing, testing with OTDR/OLTS/power meters, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in live or mission-critical data center environments.
• Knowledge of fiber optic theory including loss and connector types.
• Experience with ribbon and loose tube fiber configurations.
• Proficiency with OTDR, OLTS, power meters, and VFL testing.
• Ability to read splice matrices and test fiber in various environments.
• Experience with structured cabling and high-volume settings.
• Certifications (BICSI, FOA, OEM training) preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Install cable systems in data halls, meet-me rooms, and patch panels.
• Support structured cabling builds with routing and labeling.
• Work in live data center environments adhering to change controls.
• Perform fusion splicing for single-mode and multi-mode fiber.
• Terminate fiber using standard connectors and panel systems.
• Conduct fiber testing and document results (OTDR, OLTS, power meters).
• Ensure compliance with TIA/ANSI, BICSI, and customer standards.
• Maintain production records, test reports, and splice records.
• Coordinate with project managers and field crews.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, and company vehicles.
• Adhere to safety protocols and confidentiality requirements.
• Work flexible hours and travel nationwide as required.

Skills

Data center experience

Fiber optic theory

OTDR testing

Splicing

Rack & patching

Safety compliance

Documentation

Proactive communication

Tools

EXFO

JDSU

Power Meters

VFL

OTDR

Job description

CCI Systems, Inc. is seeking Data Center Technicians to install, splice, test, and document fiber optic infrastructure in data centers and related environments.

This role requires extensive travel across the United States and works in active, mission-critical environments with strict safety protocols. Responsibilities include fiber installation, splicing, testing with OTDR/OLTS/power meters, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.