Data Technician III

About the role

We are seeking Data Technicians to support physical network infrastructure and structured cabling projects across Silicon Valley. The primary worksite will be in Palo Alto, with occasional support needed in Fremont. The Data Technician will install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling throughout active office, administrative, technical, and construction environments. The position requires strong structured cabling fundamentals, attention to detail, safe work practices, and flexibility to support projects during varying maintenance windows.

Responsibilities

• Install, route, dress, label, terminate, test, and troubleshoot copper cabling
• Pull, route, patch, test, and safely handle fiber-optic cabling
• Install and support CAT6 and CAT6A cabling
• Install and maintain patch panels, racks, cabinets, IDFs, and MDFs
• Build and support cable pathways using J-hooks, ladder racks, cable trays, and related infrastructure
• Perform rack-and-stack activities and assist with mounting network equipment
• Support physical connectivity involving switches, uplinks, SFPs, QSFPs, and single-mode fiber
• Trace and troubleshoot physical cabling and connectivity issues
• Use approved testing equipment to validate cable performance and continuity
• Read and follow blueprints, floor plans, network maps, port maps, labels, and installation documentation
• Maintain accurate cable labels, test results, project records, and work documentation
• Keep work areas, racks, pathways, and telecommunications spaces clean and organized
• Work safely from ladders, scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and elevated work areas when required
• Move tools, cabling materials, and network equipment safely throughout the worksite
• Coordinate with other technicians, project leads, vendors, and other onsite teams
• Follow all safety, PPE, quality, and escalation procedures
• Support occasional work at the Fremont factory when project timing or business priorities require it

Skills

• Structured Cabling
• Copper Cabling
• Fiber Cabling
• Cable Pulling
• Cable Routing
• Cable Dressing
• Cable Labeling
• Cable Termination
• Cable Testing
• Cabling Troubleshooting
• CAT6A
• Fiber Handling
• CAT6
• Fiber Patching
• Patch Panels
• IDF Support
• MDF Support
• Cable Pathways
• J-Hooks
• Ladder Racks
• Cable Trays
• Rack Installation
• Blueprint Reading
• Network Map Reading
• Lift Experience
• Height Work
• Safety Compliance
• Fluke Testing
• Fiber Testing
• Visual Fault Locator
• Optical Power Meter
• Cable Certification
• Cable Documentation
• Conduit Installation
• Rack-and-Stack
• Equipment Mounting
• Switch Installation
• SFP Familiarity
• QSFP Familiarity