Lead Data Center Fiber Audit Technician
Listed on 2026-07-01
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IT/Tech
Field Technician
Duration: 6+ months contract, with potential conversion to full-time, based on performance and client need. Location Type:
New Albany, OH Compensation Range: $35+/HR W2 Medical, Dental and Vision benefits are made available after 90 days. There are no additional benefits provided during the contract period (no PTO, no Paid Holidays, etc.).
Position Summary:
Seeking experienced lead-level Field Technicians to perform structured fiber circuit audits across active data center environments. This is a hands-on, high-volume role requiring precision, technical discipline, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve contaminated fiber circuits on the first attempt. This is not an entry-level or helper position. Candidates must arrive with demonstrated fiber optics experience and the technical aptitude to be quickly trained on customer-specific tooling and logging platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform end-to-end fiber circuit audits across multiple DMARC locations within a single shift
- Clean, scope, and inspect fiber end-faces using industry-standard tools and techniques
- Conduct light level testing using optical power meters and light sources at 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths
- Identify and resolve fiber contamination issues, distinguishing between contamination and physical damage
- Escalate unresolvable faults following defined escalation procedures
- Log all test results, pass/fail outcomes, and actions taken into a customer-provided mobile/web application
- Scan and validate cable barcodes using Bluetooth scanners (Code 128 standard)
- Confirm polarity using IR cards where required
- Maintain accurate documentation and ensure complete, first-time records with no missing data fields
- Adhere to all ESD, PPE, and site safety requirements
Required Qualifications Fiber Optics Experience
- Minimum 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic cabling experience in data centers, network rooms, or similar restricted facilities
- Demonstrated experience with LC, MPO/MTP, and SC connector types
- Previous experience performing fiber circuit audits or circuit validations — must be able to describe scope, volume, and outcomes
- Working knowledge of DMARC environments and the technician's role within them
- Ability to distinguish between a contaminated end-face and physical fiber damage without guidance
Cleaning & Inspection
- Proficiency with one-click cleaners, cassette cleaners, and reel-style cleaners
- Understanding of when to apply wet clean versus dry clean methodology
- Familiarity with proper cleaning sequences for both LC single connectors and MPO multi-fiber connectors
- Knowledge of common cleaning errors and how to avoid them
Scoping & Testing
- Hands-on experience with fiber inspection scopes or video probes
- Ability to inspect MPO end-faces across all fiber positions and interpret results accurately
- Solid understanding of pass vs. fail criteria for fiber end-face inspections of ultra-low latency fiber connections
- Experience operating an optical power meter and light source — must be able to walk through a full light level test procedure
- Familiarity with expected power levels for multimode and single-mode circuits and ability to flag anomalies
- Working knowledge of IEC 61300-3-35 cleanliness standards is a strong plus
Troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve failing circuits on the first attempt
- Ability to isolate fault location — DMARC, patch panel, or further down the run
- Experience handling circuits that fail after cleaning attempts and executing next-step escalation decisions
- Comfortable working across multiple failing circuits simultaneously with clear prioritization
Documentation & App-Based Logging
- Experience using mobile or web applications to log field test results in real time
- Understands what constitutes a complete and accurate test record
- Ability to operate independently when connectivity is limited or an app is temporarily unavailable
- Experience correcting logging errors in ticketing or customer portals
- Must be comfortable learning a new customer-specific application within the first week of onboarding
Qualifications
- Prior experience working on hyperscale or large-scale data center build or audit programs
- Familiarity with Jira or…
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