IT Layer 1 (Structured Cabling) Lead Technician

CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS LLC•Austin, TX

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Layer 1 IT Wiring Lead is responsible for planning, installing, supervising, and maintaining structured cabling systems that support the organization’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure. This role leads field technicians in the installation of copper and fiber optic cabling, ensures adherence to industry standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI), and maintains high-quality workmanship, documentation, and safety compliance. The Lead serves as the primary on-site technical authority for Layer 1 infrastructure projects and works closely with network engineers, project managers, facilities teams, and external vendors.

Requirements

5+ years of structured cabling experience.
2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
Ability to splice new fiber optic connections and connectors.
Strong knowledge of copper and fiber installation best practices.
Experience with cable certification tools (e.g., Fluke DSX series).
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
Familiarity with data center environments and IDF/MDF build-outs.
Strong troubleshooting skills at the physical layer.
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.

Nice To Haves

BICSI Technician or Installer certification (INST1/INSTC/TECH).
OSHA 10 or 30 certification.
Experience with data center deployments.
Basic understanding of Layer 2/3 networking concepts.
Experience with low-voltage systems (CCTV, access control, AV).

Responsibilities

Lead installation of structured cabling systems, including Cat6/6A copper, fiber optic (single-mode and multi-mode), patch panels, racks, ladder trays, and cable management systems.
Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, IDF/MDF layouts, and low-voltage design documents.
Oversee cable routing, labeling, dressing, termination, and testing.
Perform and validate cable certification testing (Fluke or equivalent).
Troubleshoot and resolve physical layer connectivity issues.
Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and pathway compliance.
Coordinate daily on-site activities and assign tasks to technicians.
Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.
Maintain installation documentation, as-built drawings, and labeling standards.
Communicate status updates and escalate risks/issues to project stakeholders.
Interface with other trades (electrical, HVAC, construction) during build-outs.
Enforce adherence to TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC, and COTA standards.
Conduct quality inspections of completed work.
Ensure proper cable management, airflow considerations, and rack organization.
Maintain safety standards and OSHA compliance on job sites.
Ensure all work is documented accurately in IT knowledgebase (IT Glue).
Support moves, adds, and changes (MACs).
Maintain IDF/MDF cleanliness and organization.
Assist with hardware installations (switches, firewalls, wireless APs, cameras).
Provide escalation support for Layer 1 incidents.