Data Center Technician

$54,080 - $56,160/Yr

Sira Consulting - Sandston, VA

Full-time

Sandston, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Center Technician role focuses on the installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic systems within a data center environment. This position requires hands-on technical skills, including cabling, termination, and troubleshooting of fiber optic connections. The technician will work on-site, ensuring that all installations meet industry standards and that all documentation is completed accurately and timely.

Responsibilities

• Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Perform continuity tests on horizontal and riser cable using volt-ohmmeter.
• Troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on horizontal and riser cable.
• Install various types of connectors for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber.
• Terminate simplex and duplex jumper cords.
• Terminate and breakout outside plant fiber.
• Calculate end-to-end loss budgets in accordance with TIA/EIA standards.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets and work orders.
• Provide onsite support after business hours as part of the on-call schedule.
• Travel to various sites as needed for installations and maintenance.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems.
• Experience in testing and troubleshooting MMF and SMF systems using OTDR and PMLS.
• 3-5 years of experience in Fiber preferred.
• Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI) preferred.
• Data Center installation experience preferred.
• Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience preferred.
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience preferred.
• Ability to use various trade tools including screwdrivers, pliers, and crimp tools.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with mechanical and fusion splicing of fiber cable.
• Data Center installation experience.
• Industry certifications such as Corning, FOA, or BICSI.

Benefits

• Paid training