? Experienced Data Center Cable Technician (Level 1)

TEKsystems • Sterling, VA • 2h ago

Sterling, VA | $19-$22/hr | Full-Time | Data Center Construction Environment

Are you a skilled cable technician with at least 2 years of hands-on data center experience?

If you know your way around fiber pulls, Fluke testing, and terminations - this team wants you on the ground ASAP.

We're expanding headcount to support multiple new projects in the NOVA data center market, and we're hiring experienced Level 1 Cable Technicians who can show up, perform, and deliver quality from day one.

Important: Less than 2 years of data center experience = automatic disqualification. This crew needs technicians who have already worked in active data center builds.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be onsite inside large-scale data centers supporting structured cabling installation, testing, and quality-driven build-outs:

Pulling and installing fiber optic cable throughout the data hall

Terminating copper and fiber to industry standards

Performing Fluke testing on copper/fiber infrastructure

"Dressing" and managing cable for clean, professional installations

Working safely in an active construction environment with full PPE

Required Tools (Bring Your Own)

To hit the ground running, techs must arrive with:

Electrician snips

Basic hand tools (Phillips, flathead, wrench set, socket set)

Hand drill (preferred - provided if needed)

Must-Have Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of data center experience

Fiber pulling experience

Copper + fiber termination experience

Fluke testing proficiency

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand construction site

Strong attention to detail and clean cable workmanship

? Nice to Have

Experience cable dressing / cable management expression

Previous NOVA data center project experience

Any relevant low-voltage certificates

? Work Environment

Onsite in a live data center construction setting

Full PPE required (hard hat, safety glasses, high-vis, steel toes)

Fast-moving project timelines with high expectations

Monday-Friday schedules with potential for extended hours during peak phases

Why This Team Is Hiring

Massive project wins in the Northern Virginia data center market have created immediate staffing needs.

The team must ramp up headcount before March 16 to deliver for new clients - this is your chance to join an expanding, high-performing crew.

This is the first time external technicians are being placed with this team. They are looking for professionals who can represent them well and produce quality work.

Who Thrives Here

Experienced technicians who prefer fast-paced, high-output data center work

People who take ownership, pride, and precision in their craft

Techs who show up prepared, on time, and ready to deliver

If you're an experienced cabling tech ready to step into a high-demand data center environment, we want to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $27.00/hr.

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 Sterling,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

h4>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.

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