Senior Data Center Technician: Cabling & Fiber Lead

QPS Employment Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits

PTO

Sign-on & referral bonuses

Career growth through training

Job summary

Next Level Technician seeks a Lead Data Center Technician for Manassas, VA, and the Greater Northern Virginia area. You will lead field crews, supervise installations, and certify structured cabling including fiber and copper systems.

This role requires strong leadership, reading blueprints, and adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in data center infrastructure, Cat6/fiber experience, and OSHA/BICSI certifications are a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in structured cabling or data center infrastructure.
• Experience leading crews or supervising data center installation teams.
• Experience with Cat6 and fiber optic cabling; familiarity with terminations.
• Ability to read drawings, cutsheets, and project specifications.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Teams).
• BICSI, OSHA, Lift, and manufacturer certifications are a plus.
• Must have basic hand tools and PPE.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform labor.
• Willingness to travel to job sites within Manassas, VA as needed.
• Work environment: active construction sites, varying temperatures, extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field technicians during data center infrastructure projects
• Serve as on-site point of contact while overseeing safety, training, and technician development
• Mentor, train, and develop junior technicians and installers
• Install, terminate, test, and certify structured cabling systems including: fiber optic and copper cabling
• Read and interpret blueprints, floor plans, rack elevations, cutsheets and construction drawings
• Ensure installations meet project, customer, and industry standards
• Testing & Documentation: Review copper/fiber testing, maintain documentation, and resolve issues before completion
• Safety & Compliance: Follow OSHA and customer safety requirements
• Maintain safe work practices, housekeeping, data center security

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings & specs

Tools

Fiber testing equipment

Copper testing equipment

MS 365 (Outlook/Excel/Teams)

Job description

Next Level Technician seeks a Lead Data Center Technician for Manassas, VA, and the Greater Northern Virginia area. You will lead field crews, supervise installations, and certify structured cabling including fiber and copper systems.

This role requires strong leadership, reading blueprints, and adherence to industry standards. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in data center infrastructure, Cat6/fiber experience, and OSHA/BICSI certifications are a plus.