Server Install Technician

Server Install Technician (Cabling / Rack & Stack)

Northern Virginia (IAD Region - Multiple Sites)

Build the Backbone of the Internet

We're hiring Data Center Technicians to support one of the fastest-growing hyperscale environments in Northern Virginia. This is your opportunity to get hands-on with enterprise infrastructure, working alongside top engineering teams supporting critical data center operations.

If you have experience with cabling, PC building, IT hardware, or rack & stack, this is your foot in the door to a long-term data center career.

Location

Work across multiple cutting-edge data center sites in the IAD region, including:

+ Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon, Reston

+ Chantilly, Manassas, Gainesville, Haymarket

✅ Must have reliable transportation and be comfortable traveling between sites

What You'll Do

You'll be part of a team responsible for building and maintaining critical infrastructure:

+ Install and connect fiber optic and copper cabling between equipment

+ Rack & stack servers, switches, and enterprise hardware

+ Move, stage, and deploy large-scale data center equipment

+ Support break-fix troubleshooting and hardware replacements

+ Label, organize ("dress"), and manage cabling to data center standards

+ Follow strict safety, security, and installation procedures

+ Use material handling tools to safely move equipment

What We're Looking For

We're targeting candidates closer to Data Center Operations (DCO) level-not just basic installs.

Ideal backgrounds include:

+ Hands-on IT experience (lab, work, or personal projects)

+ PC building / hardware troubleshooting

+ Structured cabling (fiber or copper)

+ Rack & stack experience

+ Relevant certifications or IT education

⏱️ Schedule & Flexibility (Critical Requirement)

This is a 24/7 operation, and flexibility is NON-NEGOTIABLE.

You must be open to all shifts, including:

+ Sunday-Wednesday / Wednesday-Saturday (10-hour shifts)

+ Rotating weekday schedules

+ Standard business hour variations

️ Physical & Work Environment

+ Lift up to 40 lbs (team lifts 40+ lbs)

+ Work on ladders, in tight spaces, or noisy environments

+ Stand/walk for extended periods (8+ hours)

+ Support after-hours operations if needed

Travel Expectations

+ Travel between data centers required

+ Must have valid driver's license + personal vehicle

+ May train at one site before moving to your primary location

Why This Role?

+ Entry into hyperscale data centers

+ Build real, hands-on experience with fiber, hardware, and infrastructure

+ Work on environments supporting AI, cloud, and enterprise systems

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sterling, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.50 - $25.00/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 benefits  - Employee Assistance Program  - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change.

That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color,…