Travel Data Center Fiber Technician

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company lodging provided

Daily per diem for meals

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale deployments from Chicago, IL. Responsibilities include fiber installation, rack assembly, splicing, cable management, and rapid troubleshooting of physical layer issues across multiple U.S. locations.

Ideal candidates have data center experience, fiber optics know-how, and proficiency in rack-and-stack activities. The role offers travel to active sites with lodging and per diem provided where applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling.
• Rack-and-stack experience in a data center, telecommunications, or related technical environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• Ability to take direction, adapt to changing project needs, and work effectively in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within the data center industry.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, and terminate fiber optic cabling throughout data center facilities.
• Assemble, install, and organize data center racks and cabinets.
• Perform fiber splicing and maintain proper cable management standards.
• Complete rack-and-stack activities, including server installations and top-of-rack connections.
• Install and organize patch cabling between servers, network equipment, and Optical Distribution Frames (ODFs).
• Troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues and support site commissioning efforts.
• Respond to infrastructure-related service tickets and assist in resolving network connectivity problems.
• Follow established safety procedures, quality standards, and project specifications.

Skills

Fiber installation

Rack-and-stack

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support large-scale deployments from Chicago, IL. Responsibilities include fiber installation, rack assembly, splicing, cable management, and rapid troubleshooting of physical layer issues across multiple U.S. locations.

Ideal candidates have data center experience, fiber optics know-how, and proficiency in rack-and-stack activities. The role offers travel to active sites with lodging and per diem provided where applicable.