Travel Data Center Fiber Technician

TEKsystems; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long‑term disability

HSA Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians for large-scale deployments across multiple U.S. locations, including Des Moines, IA. You will install fiber, assemble racks, perform splicing, and manage cables while supporting server installations and ODF connections.

The role requires data center experience, strong troubleshooting, and good communication. Travel might be required to support projects and site activations, with full onsite work in Des Moines, IA.

Qualifications

• Experience running and installing fiber optic cabling in data centers.
• Rack‑and‑stack experience in data center/telecommunications environments.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to fiber infrastructure and physical layer connectivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional attitude.
• 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 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 optic cabling

Rack and stack

Troubleshooting fiber

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

OTDR equipment

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians for large-scale deployments across multiple U.S. locations, including Des Moines, IA. You will install fiber, assemble racks, perform splicing, and manage cables while supporting server installations and ODF connections.

The role requires data center experience, strong troubleshooting, and good communication. Travel might be required to support projects and site activations, with full onsite work in Des Moines, IA.