Entry-Level Data Center Cabling Technician

Job Description

Entry-Level Data Center Cabling Technician | TEKsystems

The Tone:
This is a contract role at TEKsystems, located in Chantilly, VA. TEKsystems is a leading provider of business and technology services, helping clients activate ideas and solutions to accelerate business transformation. They work as partners in strategy, design, execution, and operations to unlock business value. This role is an excellent gateway for individuals early in their technical careers to gain valuable, hands-on experience within the rapidly expanding data center industry, offering strong long-term growth opportunities into more advanced roles.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Contract to Hire
• Location: Chantilly, VA
• Pay: $22–$24 hourly
• Mission: Support large-scale data center operations by performing precise cabling, fiber installation, and equipment racking to ensure robust infrastructure.
• Tech Stack: Basket tray, fiber runner

What You’ll Actually Do
• Structured Cabling: Interpret complex cable maps, adhere to labeling standards, and route/install cabling precisely according to documentation and site standards.
• Fiber Management: Perform pulling, routing, staging, and dressing of large-count fiber trunks (144-count and 288-count), including meticulous installation of fiber patch cords.
• Equipment Installation: Install, secure, and meticulously organize server and network equipment within racks and cabinets, ensuring compliance with all industry and site standards.
• Deployment Support: Assist with server and rack deployment activities across multiple data center locations in Northern Virginia, adapting to various operational needs.
• Documentation Adherence: Consistently follow all technical documentation, established standards, and quality expectations for all cabling and equipment tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professional with a minimum of 6+ months of experience in data center cabling or commercial structured cabling.
• Experience: Hands-on experience with fiber installation, including large-count trunks and patching, and familiarity with data center or telecommunications environments.
• Skills: Ability to read and accurately follow technical documentation and labeling standards; strong attention to detail for professional, high-quality workmanship; willingness to work days, nights, and weekends; comfortable traveling between multiple job sites in Northern Virginia.
• Bonus: Exposure to server hardware, racks, and network equipment installations; demonstrated interest in learning networking fundamentals; experience in post-construction environments or ISP backbone work.