Data Center Technician - Rapid Response Team 75% National Travel

TEKsystems•Kansas City, MO

27d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

NTT is building a specialized Tiger Team of experienced Level II Data Center Technicians to support a Hi-Fiber initiative for a major customer. The project upgrades existing coaxial cabling infrastructure to fiber optic technology at multiple locations. Team members are typically deployed first to new project sites for the initial 6–8 weeks, helping establish processes, procedures, and best practices. After each project is launched and transitioned to ongoing support teams, the Tiger Team moves to another location. Between deployments, technicians support NTT data center operations in their home markets. The role involves nationwide travel for approximately 75% of the time, with the remaining 25% spent working in the home market. Travel may involve trips of up to approximately two weeks at a time. NTT handles travel arrangements, and out-of-pocket travel costs are expensed. The position is based onsite in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a contract role. The stated pay range is $30.00–$35.00 per hour. The role is intended for experienced data center professionals who can contribute immediately in a fast-paced environment. The Tiger Team focuses on project startup, technical leadership, and issue resolution, while Level I cable technicians are planned to perform ongoing installation work. A valid driver’s license and ability to travel by airplane and/or vehicle are required; there must be no travel restrictions. 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; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave such as PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and availability depend on job classification, length of employment, elections, and applicable plan or program terms.

Requirements

Experienced Level II Data Center Technician with data center operations or infrastructure support experience.
Experience with fiber optic and structured cabling installations.
Experience with cable testing, troubleshooting, and remediation.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently in new environments.
Strong communication skills.
Ability and flexibility to travel extensively, including by airplane and/or vehicle, with no travel restrictions.
Valid driver's license.
Experience with data center work, cabling, rack and stack, hardware troubleshooting, and cable replacement.

Responsibilities

Support fiber migration projects by replacing legacy coax infrastructure with fiber optic cabling.
Lead initial project deployments and establish site processes and standards.
Troubleshoot and resolve cabling and connectivity issues.
Work with project teams to ensure successful site launches.
Travel to project locations nationwide as needed.
Support day-to-day data center operations when not assigned to a deployment project.