Data Center Network Technician III (Phase 1)

Great Basin Staffing•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Basin Staffing LLC is hiring experienced Data Center Network Technician III (Tech 3), Lead Network Technicians, and Network Infrastructure Auditors/Validators for a major hyperscale data center project in Columbus, Ohio. This is an advanced technical role, not an entry-level low-voltage or cable-pulling position. Technicians must independently troubleshoot network connectivity issues, diagnose down circuits, validate fiber and copper infrastructure, and restore connectivity using laptops, diagnostic software, and specialized testing equipment. Experience on Meta or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) data center projects is highly valued. The project is listed as immediate-start and is expected to last 5–6 months, with similar projects to follow. The base schedule is 5 days of 10 hours, with 10 hours of guaranteed overtime and 35 or more additional overtime hours available. Additional weekday and weekend work is available. Pay is $35–$43 per hour, depending on experience, plus $68 per day per diem for qualified travelers and lodging provided for qualified travelers. Weekly pay is offered. Benefits and eligibility vary by plan and assignment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of advanced low-voltage, structured cabling, or network infrastructure experience.
Proven ability to independently troubleshoot down circuits and network connectivity issues.
Experience using laptops and network diagnostic software for connectivity troubleshooting.
Strong understanding of fiber-optic and copper network infrastructure.
Hands-on experience performing network audits, testing, and validation.
Ability to diagnose physical-layer network issues involving fiber, copper, ports, and patching.
Experience with OTDR, Fluke testing equipment, optical power meters, or equivalent diagnostic tools.
Ability to interpret network drawings, fiber maps, and technical documentation.
Experience working in active data center or large-scale network environments.
Ability to work independently and communicate technical findings clearly.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and accurate documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Meta data centers.
Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Hyperscale data center experience, including Microsoft, AWS, Google, QTS, Switch, or similar.
Network Technician III / Tech 3 experience.
Lead Network Technician or Network Infrastructure Lead experience.
Network infrastructure auditing and validation experience.
Circuit troubleshooting and connectivity restoration experience.
Data center network commissioning and turnover experience.
Advanced fiber-optic troubleshooting, testing, and validation experience.
Experience with network switches, port connectivity, and physical-layer diagnostics.
Experience with OTDR, Fluke, and optical power meter testing.
Experience with fiber polarity, loss testing, and optical signal verification.
Rack-level network troubleshooting experience.
BICSI, CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or relevant technical certifications.

Responsibilities

Independently troubleshoot and restore down circuits and network connectivity.
Use laptops and network diagnostic tools to identify and resolve connectivity failures.
Diagnose fiber-optic, copper, patching, and physical-layer network issues.
Perform end-to-end circuit testing, validation, and troubleshooting.
Audit and validate installed network cabling, connections, and infrastructure.
Verify network ports, link status, signal levels, and connectivity.
Troubleshoot network switches, interfaces, and associated physical connections.
Use OTDR, Fluke testers, optical power meters, and other diagnostic equipment.
Verify fiber polarity, continuity, optical loss, and proper termination.
Validate MDF/IDF installations, racks, patch panels, and network connections.
Read network diagrams, fiber maps, cable schedules, and as-built documentation.
Document testing results, deficiencies, corrective actions, and completed validations.
Coordinate with network engineers, commissioning teams, and project leadership.
Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to junior technicians.
Support network commissioning, quality control, and project turnover.