Data Center Technician - Rapid Response

Job Description

This role consists of 75% nationwide travel and 25% work in your home market .

We are building a specialized “Tiger Team” of Level 2 Data Center Technicians to support a large-scale fiber upgrade initiative. This project focuses on replacing legacy coaxial cabling with modern fiber infrastructure across multiple data center locations.

This team will serve as the first wave of technicians at new sites, responsible for establishing processes, procedures, and best practices during the first 6–8 weeks of each deployment. Once operations are running smoothly, the team will transition to the next location to repeat the process.

During gaps between travel assignments, technicians will work within their local data center market .

We are seeking experienced professionals who can step in immediately, work independently, and help set the standard for future project teams. Over time, additional entry-level cable technicians will be brought in to support long-term execution.

Key Skills

• Data center operations
• Cable installation and replacement
• Troubleshooting

Top Skills

• Data center experience
• Cabling
• Troubleshooting

Additional Qualifications

• Must be flexible and comfortable with frequent travel
• Typical travel rotations are up to 2 weeks on the road at a time
• Travel arrangements will be coordinated, and approved expenses will be reimbursed

Experience Level

Intermediate

This is a Contract position based out of Council Bluffs, IA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Council Bluffs,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.