Data Center Fiber Technician

Description

This role involves approximately 75% nationwide travel and 25% work within the home market.

A specialized “Tiger Team” of Level 2 Data Center Technicians is being assembled to support a large-scale fiber upgrade initiative. This project focuses on replacing existing coaxial infrastructure with fiber across multiple data center locations.

The team will consist of experienced technicians who will be the first onsite at new locations, responsible for establishing processes, procedures, and best practices during the initial 6–8 weeks of each project. Once the groundwork is in place, the team will transition to the next location to repeat the process. During gaps between deployments, technicians will work in their local data centers within their home market.

This position requires skilled data center professionals who can contribute immediately and operate independently with minimal ramp-up time. Over time, additional entry-level cable technicians will be added to support long-term project completion.

Skills

• Data center operations
• Cable installation and replacement
• Troubleshooting

Top Skills

• Data center
• Cable
• Troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Flexibility and willingness to travel regularly
• Ability to be on the road for up to two weeks at a time before returning home
• Travel arrangements will be coordinated, and approved expenses will be reimbursed
• (Meal allowance details to be confirmed)

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lenoir, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lenoir,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.