Data Center Cable Technician

TEKsystems

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking experienced cable technicians to support the installation of new conveyance systems, structured cabling, server cabinets, and related infrastructure inside a large data center in Northern Virginia. Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in data centers or similar technical environments. This role involves hands-on installation work inside a data center where technicians will be building out pathways, installing racks, and supporting structured cabling activities as the site prepares for new equipment deployment. This role is ideal for technicians looking to advance within the data center infrastructure field, offering experience in full-scale data center builds, including conveyance installation, rack deployment, and structured cabling, which are valuable skills for long-term career growth in the data center and telecom industries.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in data centers, cabling installation, or similar structured build environments.
Strong understanding of rack installation, cable routing, and data center infrastructure practices.
Ability to work confidently with hand tools, power tools, and installation hardware.
Experience working from prints, diagrams, or installation standards.
Detail oriented, reliable, and able to work effectively in a team setting.
Must be comfortable wearing full PPE (steel-toe boots, hard hat, vest, safety glasses, gloves).

Responsibilities

Install cable trays, ladder racks, conduits, and other overhead and underfloor conveyance systems throughout the data hall.
Build, install, and level server racks and cabinets, including seismic anchoring, grounding, and hardware mounting.
Pull, route, dress, and terminate structured cabling (Cat5/6, fiber optic) within the data center environment.
Terminate panels, patching fields, and equipment connections, ensuring clean and organized cable management.
Read and interpret construction drawings, rack elevations, and installation standards to ensure high quality, accurate builds.
Perform basic hardware installation tasks such as mounting switches, PDUs, and other rack-mounted devices (no configuration required).
Complete all required paperwork: timesheets, material tracking, work orders, and documentation updates.
Maintain strict adherence to quality, safety, and data center protocol standards.
Support project leads with additional duties as needed to keep the build-out on schedule.