Cabling Technician ( Data Center

Cabling Technician

Location: Ashburn, VA / Sterling, VA (Northern Virginia)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: 100% Onsite 5 Days per Week

Job Summary

We are seeking a Cabling Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of structured cabling systems within data center and enterprise environments.

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with fiber optic and copper cabling, cable routing, termination, testing, labeling, and documentation. This role involves working on network infrastructure projects, equipment installations, and cable management activities in mission‑critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, route, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Perform CAT5e, CAT6, CAT6A, and fiber optic cable installations.
• Install and maintain patch panels, cable trays, and cable management systems.
• Label, document, and organize cabling according to industry standards.
• Troubleshoot cabling and connectivity issues.
• Perform cable testing and certification using industry‑standard tools.
• Read and interpret cable diagrams, floor plans, and technical drawings.
• Support rack and stack activities for network and server equipment.
• Maintain accurate installation records and documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and data center operational standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, network engineers, and installation teams.
• Ensure clean and organized work areas throughout project execution.

Required Skills

• 1+ years of cabling, structured cabling, or low‑voltage installation experience.
• Experience installing and troubleshooting Fiber Optic cabling.
• Experience with CAT5e, CAT6, and CAT6A cabling.
• Knowledge of patch panels, cable trays, and cable management systems.
• Cable termination and testing experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and cable layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Ability to lift equipment and work in data center environments.

Preferred Skills

• Data Center experience.
• Rack & Stack experience.
• Fiber splicing experience.
• OTDR and Fluke testing experience.
• Experience supporting network deployments and infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of telecommunications and networking fundamentals.
• Smart Hands support experience.

Tools & Equipment Experience

• Fluke Cable Testers
• OTDR Test Equipment
• Fiber Optic Cleaning Tools
• Punch Down Tools
• Cable Toners and Tracers
• Labeling Equipment
• Fiber Fusion Splicers (Preferred)

Preferred Certifications

• BICSI Technician Certification
• CompTIA Network+
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30
• Fiber Optic Technician Certification