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Data Center Technician
archetypestrategy · Fairfax, VA
About The Role
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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