Traveling Fiber Technician

Insight Global (United States); Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem $75/day

Housing provided

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Fiber Technician to support fiber optic infrastructure projects in data center and client environments. You will install, terminate, splice, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber networks using OTDRs and power meters to diagnose issues and ensure reliable performance.

The role is hands-on, with exposure to LC/SC/ST/MPO/MTP connectors and both fusion and ribbon splicing. Per diem of $75/day applies, and housing is provided for successful candidates.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fiber optic or data center experience.
• Hands-on fiber installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and/or splicing experience.
• Experience with LC/SC/ST connectors and MPO/MTP options.
• Experience using OTDR, Fluke DTX 180, and/or Power Meter/Light Source testing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot network and end-to-end fiber connectivity issues.
• Basic copper cabling experience with CAT3/CAT5, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks.
• Fusion or ribbon splicing experience is highly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain fiber networks in data center and client environments.
• Use testing equipment (OTDR, Power Meter, Light Source) to diagnose connectivity issues.
• Work hands-on with fiber infrastructure and multiple connector types.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable end-to-end performance.

Skills

Fiber optic experience

Data center experience

Troubleshooting

Installation and testing

Tools

OTDR

Fluke DTX 180

Power Meter

Job description

The Fiber Technician will support fiber optic infrastructure projects in data center and client environments. This role is hands-on, focusing on installing, terminating, splicing, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining fiber networks. Technicians will use tools such as OTDRs and power meters to diagnose connectivity issues and ensure reliable end-to-end performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fiber optic or data center experience
• Hands-on fiber installation, termination, testing, troubleshooting, and/or splicing experience
• Experience with connectors such as LC, SC, ST, FC, SMA, FDDI, or MPO/MTP
• Experience using OTDR, Fluke DTX 180, and/or Power Meter/Light Source testing equipment
• Ability to troubleshoot network and end-to-end fiber connectivity issues
• Basic copper cabling experience with CAT3/CAT5, patch panels, and 66/110 blocks
• Fusion or ribbon splicing experience is highly relevant

Why this Role

• Hands-on role working directly with fiber infrastructure in data center environments
• Opportunity to strengthen valuable skills in fusion splicing, fiber testing, troubleshooting, and network deployments
• Exposure to multiple fiber connector types and professional testing equipment
• Good opportunity for technicians with 1+ years of experience to deepen their fiber expertise and advance into higher-level network infrastructure work
• $75/day for per diem; housing is provided