Data Center Technician
About The Position
Fiber Optic Data Center Technician supporting large-scale data center infrastructure projects. The role is travel-based for a project located in Temple, Texas, while the posting also describes the contract position as based in Sterling, Virginia and fully onsite there. Technicians install, test, troubleshoot, and document fiber infrastructure in MDF/IDF environments, working independently and contributing to fiber deployments and network connectivity initiatives with minimal supervision. The position is a contract role paying $38.00–$42.00 per hour. A per diem of $161 per day for food and lodging is paid for each day worked, and overtime hours are compensated at double the regular pay rate. The anticipated application deadline is November 13, 2026. Candidates who worked at Meta within the last six months are not eligible; active on-site contractors cannot be recruited away from existing engagements. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility may depend on job classification and length of employment, and benefits are subject to change and applicable plan terms.
Requirements
- Experience working with fiber optic patch panels.
- Strong understanding of network connectivity and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of fiber optics, fiber terminations, LC connectors, patch panels, structured cabling, Cat5e/Cat6 cabling, fiber testing equipment, and cable labeling and documentation.
- Must be able to work independently and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- Candidates who have worked at Meta within the last six months are not eligible for this assignment.
- Active contractors currently assigned onsite cannot be recruited away from their existing engagements.
Nice To Haves
- Experience using Meta data center tools: MyPatch, SURF, and Elevation.
- Previous data center deployment or operations experience.
- Experience with fiber cleaning, polishing, and certification testing.
Responsibilities
- Install, terminate, and manage fiber optic cabling in MDF and IDF closets.
- Terminate and test fiber using LC connectors.
- Troubleshoot connectivity issues with OTDR, VFL, Fluke testers, and other fiber testing equipment.
- Verify fiber connectivity and confirm network links are operational.
- Accurately label and document fiber runs in asset management and infrastructure databases.
- Clean, inspect, and polish fiber connections to support optimal performance.
- Support network infrastructure installations involving multiple interconnected devices and appliances.
- Follow data center standards, safety procedures, and quality guidelines.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (if eligible).
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage (if eligible).
- 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions (if eligible).
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents (if eligible).
- Short- and long-term disability (if eligible).
- Health Spending Account (HSA) (if eligible).
- Transportation benefits (if eligible).
- Employee Assistance Program (if eligible).
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave (if eligible).
- $161 per diem per day worked for food and lodging.
- Overtime compensated at double the regular pay rate.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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