Data Center Cable Technician

TEKsystems • Manassas, VA

2d • $19 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking cable technicians to support the installation of new conveyance systems, structured cabling, server cabinets, and related infrastructure inside a large data center in Manassas, VA. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience working in data centers or similar technical environments. This role involves hands-on installation work inside a cleared-out data hall where technicians will be building out pathways, installing racks, and supporting structured cabling activities as the site prepares for new equipment deployment.

Requirements

• 2+ 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.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed