Data Center Fiber Technician

Location: New Albany, OH • 6-month contract with potential extension or conversion • 1st shift, currently 6 days/week, 10-hour shifts

About The Opportunity

Our client is seeking a Data Center Network Technician to support large-scale data center infrastructure deployments, auditing efforts, and network validation projects within a mission-critical environment. This role is ideal for technicians with experience in structured cabling, fiber optics, rack & stack deployments, connectivity testing, and data center operations. The technician will validate infrastructure installations, troubleshoot physical-layer connectivity issues, support fiber and copper network environments, and ensure all deployments meet engineering and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Auditing & Validation
  • Perform audits of data center network infrastructure.
  • Verify fiber optic and copper connectivity throughout the environment.
  • Validate rack elevations, patch panels, cable pathways, and network documentation.
  • Identify discrepancies between installed infrastructure and engineering drawings.
  • Conduct circuit tracing and connectivity verification.
  • Ensure accurate cable labeling and asset tracking.
• Fiber Optic & Structured Cabling
  • Install, route, dress, and support fiber optic and copper cabling systems.
  • Perform cable terminations and patching activities.
  • Troubleshoot connectivity issues involving fiber and copper infrastructure.
  • Support MDF and IDF environments.
  • Maintain structured cabling standards and best practices.
• Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting
  • Utilize tools such as OTDR, VFL, Fluke Testers, Optical Power Meters, and VIAVI Testing Equipment.
  • Verify fiber continuity and signal integrity.
  • Troubleshoot attenuation, connectivity, and signal loss issues.
  • Support fiber validation and infrastructure certification efforts.
• Hardware & Infrastructure Support
  • Perform rack & stack activities for network and server equipment.
  • Assist with hardware installations, replacements, and upgrades.
  • Support network devices including switches, routers, transceivers, and patch panels.
  • Maintain cable management and rack organization standards.
  • Support physical layer troubleshooting and break/fix activities.
• Documentation & Operational Support
  • Maintain detailed installation and testing documentation.
  • Update asset tracking records and infrastructure databases.
  • Manage tickets and work orders through established processes.
  • Follow SOPs, MOPs, change control procedures, and safety requirements.
  • Collaborate with engineering, operations, and deployment teams.

Requirements

• Experience working in a data center, telecommunications, or infrastructure environment.
• Experience with fiber optic and copper cabling.
• Experience with rack & stack deployments.
• Ability to troubleshoot physical layer connectivity issues.
• Understanding of structured cabling standards and cable management.
• Experience reading documentation, diagrams, and rack elevations.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• OTDR, VFL, Fluke, Power Meter, or VIAVI testing experience.
• Fiber splicing experience.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers (Meta, AWS, Google, Microsoft, etc.).
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking fundamentals.
• Experience with ServiceNow or ticketing systems.
• Data center construction, deployment, or audit experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking technicians who are:

• Detail-oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Safety-focused
• Strong communicators
• Comfortable working overtime when needed
• Eager to learn and grow within infrastructure and data center operations
• Able to work effectively in a team-based environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay up to $30/hr
• Time-and-a-half overtime
• Opportunity to work in a large-scale data center environment
• Exposure to fiber optics, infrastructure validation, and network operations
• Potential for long-term extension and career growth
• Experience working alongside engineering and operations teams supporting critical infrastructure

Pay

Up to $30/hr + overtime at time-and-a-half. Pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance
• 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)

Schedule

1st shift, currently working 6 days per week, 10-hour shifts.