Data Center Cable Tech

TEKsystems•New Carlisle, IN

10d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Infrastructure team is responsible for the day-to-day installation of servers and network equipment, structured cabling, project work, and capacity management. This technician will also be involved with the installation of structured cabling, management of infrastructure inventory levels, and the physical installation of network and server racks and/or devices. This position requires the successful candidate to report to a site location. You will work in a dynamic environment to drive the stability and sustainability of our next-generation networks and assist in the development of innovative ways to automate and scale our network. You will launch cutting-edge server technologies and solve diverse networking impairments. You will quickly and accurately assess a wide range of infrastructure issues, which requires a good understanding of computers, servers, switches, and various networking devices from both a hardware and software perspective and a demonstrated willingness to learn and apply new technology. To be successful in this role, you should possess technical aptitude, written and oral communication skills, and the ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations. In addition, you must possess strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability. You will be able to leverage your experience exercising high levels of initiative, judgment, and diplomacy.

Requirements

Structured cabling experience, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of copper and fiber infrastructure.
Expertise in Cat5/6 and fiber installation, termination, patch panel setup, and cable testing using Fluke and OTDR tools.
Experience in telecommunications or similar industrial/production environments (e.g., data centers, warehouses, distribution centers) with strong operational, logistics, and troubleshooting capabilities.
Technical aptitude
Written and oral communication skills
Ability to deal effectively with people in a wide variety of situations
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem-solving ability
High levels of initiative, judgment, and diplomacy

Responsibilities

Partner with cable vendors to install, inspect and troubleshoot cabling
Installation and maintenance of copper and fiber cable infrastructure
Install, test and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling, including patch panels and patch cords
Ensure that the Data Center and vendor installations comply with all installation practices
Report current status via ticketing system, status reports, email and slack
Manage work and priorities through ticketing system and workflows to complete customer requests and projects
Maintain accurate records and document problems and processes to successfully draft and execute changes within data centers
Exhibit quality workmanship on all work and maintain site cleanliness
Work with a partner to move integrated enterprise equipment from loading docks into planned positions
Manage, check and coordinate all materials to be delivered to site daily
Carry cell phone for communication, information, and emergencies