Travel - Data Center Technician

Level 2 Data Center Technician (Hi-Fiber Project)

Travel Requirement: 75% Nationwide Travel | 25% Local/Home Market Work

Position Overview

NTT is building a specialized "Tiger Team" of experienced Level 2 Data Center Technicians to support Google's nationwide Hi-Fiber Project . This initiative focuses on replacing legacy coaxial cabling infrastructure with fiber optic cabling across multiple Google data center locations.

The Tiger Team will be the first group deployed to new project sites, spending approximately 6-8 weeks establishing processes, procedures, and project standards to ensure successful execution. Once a site is operational and transitioned to long-term project teams, the Tiger Team will move to the next Google data center location.

During periods between travel assignments, technicians will be assigned to support Google data center operations within their home market.

This role requires experienced data center professionals who can contribute immediately with minimal supervision and possess strong troubleshooting capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Google's Hi-Fiber infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Remove and replace legacy coaxial cabling with fiber optic infrastructure.
• Perform rack and stack activities for network and server equipment.
• Troubleshoot hardware, connectivity, and cabling-related issues.
• Establish project workflows, procedures, and best practices at new project sites.
• Collaborate with data center teams to ensure successful project deployment and execution.
• Support ongoing data center operations in local markets when not traveling.

Required Skills & Experience

• Data Center Operations Experience
• Structured Cabling Installation and Replacement
• Fiber Optic Cabling Experience
• Hardware Troubleshooting
• Rack & Stack Experience
• Cable Management and Documentation
• General Data Center Troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in hyperscale or enterprise data center environments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Experience leading or mentoring junior technicians is a plus.

Travel Requirements

• Must be comfortable with up to 75% nationwide travel.
• Typical travel assignments are expected to last up to two weeks at a time before returning home.
• All travel arrangements will be coordinated by NTT.
• Approved travel expenses will be reimbursed by NTT.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to travel by airplane and/or vehicle without restrictions.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel are required.

Experience Level

Intermediate (Level 2 Technician)

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced Data Center Technician with a strong history in cabling, rack and stack installations, and hardware troubleshooting. They should be comfortable traveling nationwide, adapting to new environments quickly, and helping establish operational standards for large-scale data center infrastructure projects.

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

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Oct 20, 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

Were 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. Were 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. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were 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.

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