Data Center Technician

The Archetype StrategyFairfax, VA

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Data Center Technician with a strong focus on structured cabling and cable pulling within mission-critical environments. This role is responsible for installing, routing, dressing, labeling, and testing copper and fiber optic cabling in a data center environment while maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Pull, route, and secure copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A) and fiber optic cables (single-mode and multi-mode) in overhead trays, under raised floors, and through conduits
Install and terminate structured cabling systems, including patch panels, keystone jacks, and fiber enclosures
Perform cable dressing, bundling, and Velcro management according to data center standards
Label cables according to TIA/EIA and company labeling standards
Test and troubleshoot copper and fiber cabling using certification testers and OTDR equipment
Install cable tray systems, ladder racks, J-hooks, and support structures
Maintain accurate documentation, cable maps, and as-built drawings
Work within active data center environments without disrupting live equipment
Follow all safety procedures including proper lifting techniques and PPE requirements
Coordinate with network engineers, facilities teams, and project managers

Required Qualifications

1–3+ years of experience in structured cabling or data center environments
Experience pulling and dressing large cable bundles in commercial or data center settings
Knowledge of copper and fiber standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI preferred)
Ability to read blueprints, rack elevations, and cable schedules
Comfortable working at heights (ladders/lifts) and in confined spaces
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform repetitive physical tasks
Strong attention to detail and organization

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