Traveling Data Center Technician

Description

This role involves approximately 75% nationwide travel and 25% work in the home market .

Seeking experienced Level 2 Data Center Technicians to support a large-scale fiber infrastructure upgrade project for Google. The initiative focuses on replacing legacy coaxial cabling with fiber across multiple data center locations.

Technicians will serve as part of a specialized deployment team responsible for launching projects at new Google sites, establishing processes, procedures, and best practices during the first 6-8 weeks of each deployment. Once a project is successfully operational, the team will transition to the next location to repeat the process.

During gaps between deployments, technicians will support operations within Google's data center environment in their home market. This position is ideal for experienced data center professionals who can quickly integrate into projects and contribute from day one. As projects mature, additional entry-level cable technicians may be added to support ongoing installation work.

Required Skills

• Data Center Operations
• Fiber and Structured Cabling
• Troubleshooting
• Cable Replacement and Infrastructure Upgrades

Top Skills

• Data Center Experience
• Cabling Expertise
• Troubleshooting

Additional Qualifications

• Strong flexibility and willingness to travel extensively
• Travel assignments may last up to two weeks at a time before returning home
• All travel arrangements will be provided by the employer
• Approved out-of-pocket travel expenses will be reimbursed

Experience Level

• Intermediate Level (Level 2 Technician)

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Ashburn,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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, 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.