Lead Technician - Data Center Structured Cabling

Location: Northern Virginia area Work Type: 100% onsite Position Type: Direct placement Salary: $28-$34/hour + Benefits Position Summary Lead field technicians installing, testing and documenting cabling in active colocation facilities. This hands‑on role combines technical delivery, crew coordination and customer communication. Previous Microsoft data center experience is strongly preferred. Travel and extended hours are required when project schedules demand them. Responsibilities Assign daily work and coordinate milestones with customers, contractors and project managers. Run safety briefings and mentor junior installers and technicians. Install, terminate and certify single-mode and multimode fiber, copper, backbone and horizontal cabling. Install and dress network, server and telecom equipment in racks and cabinets. Read cutsheets, blueprints and rack elevations. Maintain labeling and cable administration. Review certification results, resolve technical issues and complete redlines and closeout packages. Follow OSHA rules, housekeeping practices and customer security and site‑access procedures. Required Qualifications At least 3 years in structured cabling, telecommunications or data center infrastructure and 2 years leading installation teams. Large‑scale, active data center experience with a structured cabling integrator or service provider. Experience in Oracle or Microsoft colocation‑style data centers. Strong fiber and copper installation, testing and certification skills, including TIA/EIA and BICSI practices. Ability to interpret plans and cutsheets, organize work and communicate clearly with a crew. Strong Office 365 proficiency, including Outlook, Excel and Teams. Valid driver's license, required travel and extended‑hour availability. Ability to lift up to 50 lb and work on ladders, lifts and elevated platforms. Preferred Qualifications Previous experience supporting Microsoft data centers is strongly preferred. BICSI TECH, Installer or equivalent, OSHA 10/30 or fiber certification. Experience with migrations, deployments, infrastructure upgrades and project documentation software. Ability to travel to other U.S. regions for project work. Compensation And Benefits Day‑one medical, dental, vision and prescription eligibility, HSA option and company‑paid life, AD&D and short‑term disability. 401(k) match, pre‑tax accounts, 15 personal days, eight holidays, paid birthday and one floating holiday. Tuition reimbursement, employer‑paid certifications and referral bonus. Benefits follow eligibility, plan terms and company policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr