Traveling Data Center Technician

Tier 3 Traveling Data Center Technician
Location: West Des Moines, IA (Home Market) + Nationwide Travel
Travel: ~75% nationwide / ~25% home market

Position Summary

The Tier 3 Traveling Data Center Technician provides hands-on support for enterprise data center operations and infrastructure upgrade projects across multiple U.S. locations. This role requires experienced technicians who can step into active environments quickly, support fiber and cabling initiatives, and assist with early-phase project execution. Between travel assignments, the technician supports data center operations in West Des Moines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support data center infrastructure upgrades, including fiber and cabling modernization
• Perform cable removal, installation, termination, labeling, and testing (fiber and copper)
• Rack, stack, and decommission servers and network equipment
• Troubleshoot physical-layer, hardware, and connectivity issues
• Perform fiber and copper testing using industry-standard tools
• Assist with establishing processes and standards during early project phases
• Document work performed and maintain accurate records
• Follow safety, access control, and data center operational procedures

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience working in data center environments
• Strong hands-on experience with structured cabling and cable replacement
• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure issues independently
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, production data centers
• Willingness and ability to travel nationwide
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting large-scale fiber or data center modernization projects
• Fiber testing experience (OTDR, light meter, or similar tools)
• GPU experience
• Experience supporting early-stage or "tiger team" deployments

Experience Level

Advanced / Tier 3 Data Center Technician

Work Environment

• Fully onsite in data center facilities
• Physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, ladder use, and extended standing

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $44.00/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 West Des Moines,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
>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.