Traveling Data Center Technician - Field Infrastructure

E2 Optics; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

BICSI training facilities

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

E2 Optics in Columbus / New Albany area seeks a Traveling Data Center Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain critical cabling and equipment. You will work onsite at client facilities, following safety policies and industry standards while supporting data center infrastructure across sites.

Ideal candidates have basic cabling experience, familiarity with RJ45 terminations, patch panels, and a willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience testing equipment/cabling, building out racks/cabinets, terminating onto patch panels.
• Basic understanding of RJ45 terminations and punch-downs.
• Comfortable working with color-coded wiring.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Willing to work days, nights, or weekends based on project needs.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English; bilingual is a plus.
• OSHA 10 certification (required within first 2 weeks).

Responsibilities

• Pull, dress, and label cabling according to standards.
• Begin RJ45 connector and patch panel terminations with guidance.
• Assist in labeling and cable identification.
• Learn and perform basic punch-downs for telecom blocks.
• Support cable testing using basic tools under supervision.
• Gain exposure to fiber cable dressing and basic handling.
• Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
• Take direction from senior technicians and supervisors.

Skills

RJ45 terminations

Punch-downs

Cable testing

Color-coded wiring

Ladders / lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fluke

EXFO

Job description

E2 Optics in Columbus / New Albany area seeks a Traveling Data Center Infrastructure Technician to install and maintain critical cabling and equipment. You will work onsite at client facilities, following safety policies and industry standards while supporting data center infrastructure across sites.

Ideal candidates have basic cabling experience, familiarity with RJ45 terminations, patch panels, and a willingness to travel as needed.