Data Center Technician

Cynet Systems - Sterling, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sterling, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Data Center Technician will be responsible for a variety of tasks related to the installation, testing, and maintenance of fiber optic systems within data centers. This role requires a hands-on approach to cabling and termination, where the technician will mount and install racks, patch panels, and fiber optic hardware. The technician will also be responsible for installing grounding for racks, equipment, and cables as required. A significant part of the job involves performing testing, including continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables, using volt-ohmmeters, and troubleshooting issues such as opens, crosses, shorts, and transposed pairs. The technician will work with various types of connectors, including LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, and MPO/MTP, for both multi-mode and single-mode fiber. Additionally, the technician will be tasked with terminating simplex and duplex jumper cords, as well as indoor and outdoor fiber installations. The role also includes responsibilities for testing using OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO equipment, troubleshooting network-wide issues, and performing mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable. The technician will be expected to complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time, including timesheets, material transfers, and work orders. The position requires the ability to provide onsite support after business hours as part of an on-call schedule and may involve travel to various sites as needed. Physical and mental requirements for this position include being self-motivated, professional, and capable of promoting the company culture. The technician must possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively. The job may require lifting weights of 50 to 70 pounds with assistance, and the technician must be able to see and distinguish different colors, read small print, and hear audible signals such as dial tones.

Responsibilities

• Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic and hardware.
• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cable as required.
• Perform testing including continuity tests on horizontal and riser cables.
• Use volt-ohmmeters to troubleshoot opens, crosses, shorts, and transpose pairs on cables.
• 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.
• Test using OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO equipment.
• Troubleshoot using OTDR to identify and correct problems end to end.
• Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with all types of fiber cable.
• Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices.

Requirements

• Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Proficient at terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems.
• Experience with Testing & Troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS).
• Prefer 3-5 years of experience in Fiber.
• Prefer Industry Certifications (Corning/FOA/BICSI).
• Prefer Data Center installation experience.
• Prefer Mechanical and Fusion Splice experience.
• Prefer OSP / Confined Space Entry experience (splicing).
• Must be able to use various trade tools including screwdrivers, pliers, and cable strippers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with mechanical and fusion splicing.
• Industry certifications such as Corning, FOA, or BICSI.
• Data Center installation experience.
• OSP / Confined Space Entry experience.