Senior Data Center Cabling Lead

Align; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

PTO

Training

Bonuses

Job summary

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Sr. Technician, Team Lead to lead cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S.

You will oversee low-voltage cabling, from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, accuracy and schedules. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in structured cabling, experience managing field crews, and the ability to read drawings and apply cabling standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured cabling, low-voltage, or fiber optic systems - ideally in large data centers or mission-critical environments.
• Proven experience managing field cabling crews.
• Ability to read and understand cabling design drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of labeling standards and cabling best practices.
• Strong Excel skills (data vetting, port mapping, tracking, pivots/macros).
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in active, live data center environments.
• Willing to travel 75% of the time to project sites (8-12 hour days during builds).
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills using OLTS, OTDR, VFL, and similar testing tools.
• Experience leading 5-10+ technicians across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of safety compliance, field documentation, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Review and oversee installation of cabling and support systems in new data center white space.
• Set and maintain cabling standards (fiber and copper) for multiple projects.
• Build and manage cabling tracking sheets (pull patch schedules).
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and internal crews to keep projects on schedule.
• Perform on-site quality checks - verifying terminations, labeling, routing, and test results.
• Monitor project progress and timelines; communicate changes and updates to leadership and clients.
• Manage documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, and invoicing.
• Enforce safety rules and lead daily toolbox talks with field teams.
• Report daily field progress and any issues impacting schedules or budgets.

Skills

Structured cabling

Low-voltage systems

Fiber optics

Crew leadership

Reading drawings

Labeling standards

Excel

Communication skills

Live data center environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field experience

Tools

OLTS

OTDR

VFL

Job description

Align is seeking a Data Center Cabling Sr. Technician, Team Lead to lead cabling installations for major AI and hyperscale data centers across the U.S.

You will oversee low-voltage cabling, from planning to field execution, ensuring safety, accuracy and schedules. Ideal candidates have 3+ years in structured cabling, experience managing field crews, and the ability to read drawings and apply cabling standards.