On-Site Fiber Technician | Per Diem + Housing

Insight Global (United States); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $75/day

Housing provided

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Fiber Technician to support fiber optic infrastructure projects in data center and client environments. You will install, terminate, splice, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber networks using OTDRs and power meters to diagnose issues and ensure reliable performance.

The role is hands-on, with exposure to LC/SC/ST/MPO/MTP connectors and both fusion and ribbon splicing. Per diem of $75/day applies, and housing is provided for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fiber optic or data center experience.
• Hands-on fiber installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and/or splicing experience.
• Experience with LC/SC/ST connectors and MPO/MTP options.
• Experience using OTDR, Fluke DTX 180, and/or Power Meter/Light Source testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and end-to-end fiber connectivity issues.
• Basic copper cabling experience with CAT3/CAT5, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks.
• Fusion or ribbon splicing experience is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber networks in data center and client environments.
• Use testing equipment (OTDR, Power Meter, Light Source) to diagnose connectivity issues.
• Work hands-on with fiber infrastructure and multiple connector types.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable end-to-end performance.

Skills

Fiber optic experience

Data center experience

Troubleshooting

Installation and testing

Tools

OTDR

Fluke DTX 180

Power Meter

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Fiber Technician to support fiber optic infrastructure projects in data center and client environments. You will install, terminate, splice, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber networks using OTDRs and power meters to diagnose issues and ensure reliable performance.

The role is hands-on, with exposure to LC/SC/ST/MPO/MTP connectors and both fusion and ribbon splicing. Per diem of $75/day applies, and housing is provided for successful candidates.