Data Center Fiber Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Data Center Fiber Technician

Overview:

We are seeking Data Center Fiber Technicians to support network infrastructure work within a large-scale data center environment. This role is hands-on and focused on fiber installation support, equipment handling, and network configuration tasks while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards. This position may require up to 50% travel throughout the Southeast United States to support regional project needs.

Responsibilities:

• Un-rack and remove decommissioned equipment
• Rack and stack new network and server equipment
• Install and remove fiber circuit jumpers to support network configuration changes
• Populate switch ports with optical transceivers
• Handle boxing, unboxing, and staging of network equipment
• Troubleshoot fiber optic circuits using standard testing tools
• Follow all site safety protocols and maintain clean work areas
• Complete daily activity reports and documentation accurately

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret port maps
• Basic proficiency using a laptop for documentation and task execution
• Experience handling and routing single-mode and multi-mode fiber
• Understanding of patching and running fiber jumpers in a data center environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience troubleshooting fiber circuits using VFL, power meter, and loopback
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and basic data entry/documentation
• Previous experience working in a live data center environment

Work Environment:

• Active data center setting with exposure to equipment installations and decommissioning
• Requires adherence to PPE and safety standards
• Physically active role involving lifting, equipment handling, and movement within data halls
• Travel required up to 50% across the Southeast United States

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Sandston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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.