Senior Data Center Technician – Fiber

Accountabilities • Install, test, troubleshoot, maintain, and remediate fiber-optic and copper cabling across data center environments.

• Perform rack-and-stack activities, including installation and organization of servers, switches, storage equipment, patch panels, cable managers, support hardware, and related infrastructure.

• Route, dress, label, connect, inspect, and protect copper and fiber-optic cables while verifying source, destination, port assignments, connector types, routing, slack, and bend radius.

• Install management and console cables, power cords, interconnects, optics, transceivers, and other physical infrastructure components.

• Follow cable schedules, rack elevations, port maps, technical drawings, project standards, and runbooks with increasing independence after project onboarding.

• Perform cabling remediation, cabinet cleanup, defect correction, rework, and punch-list activities while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

• Provide smart-hands support to remote engineers and technical teams, including physical verification, connection changes, equipment replacement, and information capture.

• Replace damaged cables, labels, optics, hardware, and field-replaceable components as directed.

• Capture and maintain accurate installation records, including serial numbers, asset tags, MAC addresses, photographs, completion evidence, and issue notes.

• Update project trackers, checklists, issue logs, redline documentation, and timekeeping systems accurately and on schedule.

• Inspect completed work for visible defects and resolve or escalate issues before quality review and project closeout.

• Report blockers, missing materials, damaged equipment, drawing conflicts, site issues, security concerns, and safety risks promptly.

• Maintain clean cabinets, pathways, staging areas, workstations, and project zones while protecting customer equipment and facilities.

• Communicate professionally with field leads, superintendents, customers, subcontractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.

• Complete required security awareness training and follow applicable operational, safety, security, and site-access procedures.

• Support other field, installation, remediation, and infrastructure activities as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in data center operations, telecommunications, low-voltage installation, structured cabling, network deployment, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience installing and working with both copper and fiber-optic cabling.

• Experience mounting and installing servers, switches, storage equipment, patch panels, cable managers, and other equipment within data center cabinets.

• Ability to accurately interpret cable labels, rack elevations, port maps, basic drawings, cable schedules, and technical runbooks.

• Strong attention to detail, workmanship, documentation, cleanliness, and workplace safety.

• Ability to independently execute assigned work while collaborating effectively with a traveling field team.

• Strong troubleshooting and remediation skills, with the ability to identify defects and complete corrective work efficiently.

• Ability to accurately document completed work through photographs, serial numbers, asset information, issue notes, and project closeout records.

• Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable background, drug, safety, security, and site-access screening requirements.

• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 75%–90% nationwide, including frequent overnight and extended assignments.

• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, deployment windows, and 10–12-hour shifts as project requirements dictate.

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and participate in heavier team lifts.

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly bend, kneel, crouch, reach, climb ladders, and work inside equipment cabinets.

• Ability to perform repetitive cable installation, dressing, labeling, equipment installation, and remediation tasks.

• Ability to work safely in active construction and operational data center environments while using required personal protective equipment.

• A dependable, proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of assigned work, communicate issues early, and maintain high standards under demanding field conditions.

Benefits

• Fully remote position with a field-based work model and nationwide travel.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Incentive compensation opportunities.

• Company-funded 401(k) contributions.

• Employer-covered health insurance at no employee cost.

• Medical, health, and wellness benefits.

• Paid parental leave.

• Annual Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) reimbursement of up to $500.

• Transparent, collaborative culture with one-on-one coaching, performance reviews, and ongoing feedback.

• Salary range of $83,200–$99,840 USD for positions based in New York City, plus potential bonus and/or commission opportunities; compensation in other locations may vary.

• Salaried, non-exempt status with eligibility for overtime pay at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours worked over 40 per week, where applicable.

• Inclusive, respectful, and high-performing work environment focused on professional growth and employee empowerment.

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