Lead Data Center Technician

Overview

On Site
USD 60.00 - 60.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Recruiting
Regulatory Compliance
CAT5
CAT6
Optical Fiber
Management
Servers
Switches
Testing
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Documentation
Hardware Installation
Structured Cabling
Cabling
Leadership
Team Leadership
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Project Management
Taxes
Life Insurance
Partnership
Collaboration
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Data Center Lead

Location: Ashburn, VA
Type: Contract (6 weeks)
Job Description
We are hiring two Data Center Leads for a short-term project in Ashburn, VA. This role involves leading structured cabling teams, overseeing server and switch installations, and ensuring quality and documentation compliance. It is a hands-on leadership position requiring strong technical skills and the ability to manage project milestones in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate structured cabling teams (Cat5/Cat6, fiber).
  • Oversee installation of servers, switches, and uplinks.
  • Perform cable testing, labeling, and QA/QC cleanup.
  • Ensure documentation standards are met.
  • Support hardware setup and troubleshooting.

Requirements
  • Experience in data center operations and structured cabling.
  • Ability to read cabling diagrams and rack elevations.
  • Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
  • Must bring own tools (drill, screwdrivers) and wear safety-toed boots.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5 PM (overtime possible).
Start Date: ASAP.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ashburn, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Ashburn,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 2025.
>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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