Data Center Fiber Technician

Location: New Albany, OH
Duration: 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension/Conversion)
Schedule: 1st Shift | Currently Working 6 Days/Week, 10-Hour Shifts
Pay: Up to $30/hr + Overtime (Time-and-a-Half)

About the Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Data Center Network Technician to support large-scale data center infrastructure deployments, auditing efforts, and network validation projects within a mission-critical environment. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, rack & stack deployments, connectivity testing, and data center operations.
The technician will be responsible for validating infrastructure installations, troubleshooting physical-layer connectivity issues, supporting fiber and copper network environments, and ensuring all deployments meet engineering and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure Auditing & Validation

• Perform audits of data center network infrastructure.
• Verify fiber optic and copper connectivity throughout the environment.
• Validate rack elevations, patch panels, cable pathways, and network documentation.
• Identify discrepancies between installed infrastructure and engineering drawings.
• Conduct circuit tracing and connectivity verification.
• Ensure accurate cable labeling and asset tracking.

Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling

• Install, route, dress, and support fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
• Perform cable terminations and patching activities.
• Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving fiber and copper infrastructure.
• Support MDF and IDF environments.
• Maintain structured cabling standards and best practices.

Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting

• Utilize tools such as:
  • OTDR (Optical Time Domain Reflectometer)
  • VFL (Visual Fault Locator)
  • Fluke Testers
  • Optical Power Meters
  • VIAVI Testing Equipment
• Verify fiber continuity and signal integrity.
• Troubleshoot attenuation, connectivity, and signal loss issues.
• Support fiber validation and infrastructure certification efforts.

Hardware & Infrastructure Support

• Perform rack & stack activities for network and server equipment.
• Assist with hardware installations, replacements, and upgrades.
• Support network devices including switches, routers, transceivers, and patch panels.
• Maintain cable management and rack organization standards.
• Support physical layer troubleshooting and break/fix activities.

Documentation & Operational Support

• Maintain detailed installation and testing documentation.
• Update asset tracking records and infrastructure databases.
• Manage tickets and work orders through established processes.
• Follow SOPs, MOPs, change control procedures, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and deployment teams.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working in a data center, telecommunications, or infrastructure environment.
• Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experience with rack & stack deployments.
• Ability to troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues.
• Understanding of structured cabling standards and cable management.
• Experience reading documentation, diagrams, and rack elevations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• OTDR, VFL, Fluke, Power Meter, or VIAVI testing experience.
• Fiber splicing experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers (Meta, AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
• Experience with Service Now or ticketing systems.
• Data center construction, deployment, or audit experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking technicians who are:

• Detail-oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Safety-focused
• Strong communicators
• Comfortable working overtime when needed
• Eager to learn and grow within infrastructure and data center operations
• Able to work effectively in a team-based environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay up to $30/hr
• Time-and-a-half overtime
• Opportunity to work in a large-scale data center environment
• Exposure to fiber optics, infrastructure validation, and network operations
• Potential for long-term extension and career growth
• Experience working alongside engineering and operations teams supporting critical infrastructure

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Albany, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation…