Lead Data Technician

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Technician to support the installation, maintenance, and operation of critical data center infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with fiber optics, structured cabling, rack and stack activities, and network device support. This role is essential to ensuring uptime, reliability, and operational excellence in a fast-paced data center environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform rack and stack installation of servers, network devices, PDUs, and related hardware
• Install, terminate, test, and troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling (SMF, MMF, CAT5/6)
• Label, dress, and document cabling to data center standards
• Support network devices including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers
• Assist with device provisioning, hardware replacements, and break/fix activities
• Conduct physical layer troubleshooting and connectivity testing (light levels, continuity, loopback tests)
• Maintain accurate documentation including rack layouts, port mappings, and cable matrices
• Follow change management, safety, and security protocols
• Coordinate with network, systems, and facilities teams during deployments and maintenance windows
• Support inventory management, asset tracking, and equipment lifecycle processes

Required Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in a data center, network, or infrastructure technician role
• Hands-on experience with fiber optic and structured cabling
• Proficiency in rack and stack of servers and network equipment
• Familiarity with network hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, etc.)
• Experience using cable testing tools and basic networking diagnostics
• Ability to read and follow technical diagrams and cabling schematics
• Comfortable working in a mission-critical, 24/7 environment

Located in Muskogee, OK
Monday-Friday hours, with Saturdays forecasted in future
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Tulsa, OK.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $37.00/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 Tulsa,OK.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 25, 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.