Cable Technician - Data Center Technician

Data Center Technician - Cable Technician

We are hiring Level 1-2 Data Center Technicians / Cable Technicians with a mix of inside plant (ISP) and outside plant (OSP) experience to support a large, enterprise-scale data center environment. This role is ideal for technicians who enjoy hands-on infrastructure work and want exposure to mission-critical facilities.
The position is approximately 60% inside plant work and 40% outside fiber work, supporting data center construction, operations, and ongoing infrastructure maintenance.

Job Summary

The Data Center Technician will support the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of physical infrastructure across both inside and outside plant environments. This role plays a key part in ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of a high-availability data center. The ideal candidate has experience with cabling, hardware installs, and structured infrastructure in large-scale technical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Inside Plant (ISP) Responsibilities
Install, configure, and maintain data center hardware including racks, servers, network equipment, and power distribution units (PDUs)
Perform rack-and-stack work and structured cabling (copper and fiber) to industry standards
Troubleshoot hardware, cabling, and connectivity issues to minimize service interruptions
Support network and system teams with hardware deployment and integration
Conduct routine inspections of equipment and environments, including cooling and power systems

Outside Plant (OSP) Responsibilities
Support the installation and maintenance of conduits, pathways, and external cabling infrastructure
Route, terminate, and test fiber optic and copper cabling between buildings and network demarcation points
Inspect and maintain outside plant infrastructure to ensure long-term reliability
Coordinate with contractors and vendors during installation or repair activities
Maintain accurate documentation of cable routes, terminations, and infrastructure updates

Qualifications
Prior experience in a data center, large enterprise, or mission-critical environment
Knowledge of structured cabling standards and fiber optic systems
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
Familiarity with data center environmental systems such as HVAC, backup power, and fire suppression
Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and follow change management processes

Required Skills
Data center operations experience
Rack and stack
Fiber optic cabling
Cat6 / structured cabling
Hardware troubleshooting
Infrastructure support
Basic Linux familiarity

Required Licenses / Certifications

Low Voltage Apprentice license (or ability to obtain), including one of the following:
LV-G - Low voltage work under 90 volts (4,000 hours)
LV-C - Low voltage communication systems under 90 volts (500 hours)

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Cheyenne, WY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 Cheyenne,WY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 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.