Brooksource
Brooksource

L5 Data Center Technician

Virginia, VA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
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Contract Independent
On-site
$33.00 - $36.00/hr
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Skills

  • Performance Management
  • Project Management
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • IT Management
  • Network
  • Storage
  • Security Clearance
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Quality Control
  • Auditing
  • Physical Layer
  • Network Layer
  • SAFE
  • Leadership
  • Delegation
  • Onboarding
  • Microsoft
  • Documentation
  • ROOT
  • Project Planning
  • Structured Cabling
  • PRD
  • NDT
  • Electrical Termination
  • Optical Fiber
  • Cabling
  • Testing
  • Computer Networking
  • Intellectual Property
  • IP
  • Switches
  • Routers
  • CompTIA
  • Network+
  • BICSI
  • Insurance
  • Mentorship
  • Art

Summary

L5 Data Center Technician (Senior/Lead)

Onsite throughout Sterling, VA / Gainesville, VA / Aldie, VA / Leesburg, VA

Contract with full-time hours (M-F, 8AM-5PM)

Compensation: $33 - $36 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior/Lead Data Center Technician (L5) to provide advanced technical leadership and hands-on support within their data center operations across multiple locations in Northern Virginia with some nationwide traveling. This role goes beyond standard rack/stack/patch and cabling work; it requires the technical depth to handle complex, high-visibility installations, the judgment to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently, and the leadership presence to guide and mentor less experienced technicians onsite. The successful candidate will serve as a trusted escalation point for both the team and the client, maintain rigorous quality control over all installations and documentation, and ensure strict adherence to industry standards and safety protocols. The position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, within a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead and perform complex server, network device, and storage installations per elevation diagrams, including non-standard or high-density configurations
  • Review and validate the work of junior technicians for accuracy, grounding, and cable clearance compliance
  • Serve as the on-site technical escalation point for installation issues
  • Install, route, dress, and terminate fiber optic and copper cabling between racks, MOR, PRD racks, and IDFs, including complex or high-density runs
  • Own quality control for cable labeling, terminations, and testing (OTDR, Fluke tester, etc.) across the team's work
  • Maintain and enforce pathway/tray standards and white space organization, ensuring cleanliness and order across all assigned areas
  • Champion and enforce Microsoft and OSHA safety protocols on-site, including PPE, ladder safety, and confined space rules
  • Lead toolbox talks, safety walkthroughs, and audits, identifying and correcting safety gaps proactively
  • Mentor and train L1-L3 technicians on technical skills, quality standards, and safe work practices
  • Provide informal shift leadership, including task delegation and prioritization when a project manager is not on-site
  • Support onboarding of new technicians into site-specific processes and expectations
  • Serve as a key point of contact between the crew, Brooksource Project Managers, Area Leads, and Microsoft DCPMs
  • Provide detailed daily updates on progress, blockers, and completed work, escalating issues proactively
  • Author or refine Method of Procedure (MOP) documentation for recurring or complex tasks
  • Lead rework and remediation efforts to meet quality standards, and identify root causes to prevent recurrence
  • Support project planning input based on on-the-ground technical realities
WHAT YOU BRING
  • 5+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical technical environments, including advanced rack/stack/patch and structured cabling
  • Expert in data center technical infrastructure; MOR, PRD, White Glove, Post Dock, NDT File creation and understanding, Cable termination
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and train junior technicians on technical skills, quality standards, and safety practices
  • Deep hands-on knowledge of copper and fiber cabling standards (TIA/EIA, BICSI) and experience with cable testing tools (OTDR, Fluke tester, etc.)
  • Strong networking knowledge (IP addressing, switches, routers) beyond a basic level
  • Ability to work independently, make sound judgment calls, and serve as a technical escalation point
  • Experience in fast-paced, project-driven environments with shifting priorities and frequent ownership of complex tasks
  • Comfortable working in physically demanding environments, including lifting 50+ lbs, working on ladders, in overhead pathways, and in confined spaces
  • Able to reliably commute throughout Northern Virginia
  • Open to nationwide traveling for 1-2 weeks at a time a few times a year
  • Preferred certifications include CompTIA Network+, BICSI Installer II or Technician, OSHA NFPA 70E, or other relevant advanced technical certifications
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Opportunity to lead and mentor within a high-impact, mission-critical environment
  • Exposure to advanced data center technologies and complex installations
  • Work onsite across multiple state-of-the-art data center locations in Northern Virginia

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Company Info

About Brooksource

Here at Brooksource, relationships are at the center of everything we do. Since 2000, we have established and maintained long-lasting relationships with our clients and consultants to create an unparalleled experience. Brooksource is a trusted services provider that specializes in delivering Engineering and IT solutions for Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our Workforce Transformation program. As a certified partner for Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud, and many other technology alliances, we are looking for professionals who want to be on the frontline of the latest trends in the industry.

We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement consultant opportunities, to provide a career path that can meet anyone's desires. The job search is hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! We know a successful partnership requires a good fit. Your personality, experience, and skill set are all important, contributing factors to that partnership. You can count on us to take the time to understand the type of technical and cultural fit that is right for you. As a Brooksource consultant, you will be provided with a comprehensive benefits plan, competitive compensation, and even paid time off!

Cyber Security Warning: Please be aware that all official Brooksource communications will ONLY come from emails displayed as [name]@brooksource.com. The use of any other domains is NOT an official Brooksource employee and could be fraudulent.

Brooksource provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks: 

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc. 

 Pay Disclaimer: 

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Partnerships:

  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Cloud Platform
  • Gold Microsoft Partner – Data Analytics
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Platform
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Security
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Application Development
  • Silver Microsoft Partner – Data Center
  • AWS Partner
  • Salesforce Partner
  • Salesforce – Authorized Training Provider
  • Salesforce Talent Alliance Employer
  • Tableau Services Partner
  • Snowflake Partner
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Services Partner

Awards (Extended):

  • Best Places to Work 2022, Charlotte Business Journal, 2022
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2021
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2020
  • Best Places to Work in Charlotte (#8 Small Business), Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
  • 2019 Best Places Work in Kentucky, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2019
  • Top Workplaces, Indy Star, 2019
  • Best Places to Work in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2019
  • Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, Best & Brightest, 2018
  • Top Work Places, Indy Star, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2018
  • Best Places to Work in Kentucky (Small/Medium), Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management State Council and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, 2018
  • Milwaukee’s 2018 Best And Brightest Companies To Work For, Milwaukee's Best and Brightest Place to Work, 2018
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2017
  • Best Places to Work, Best Places to Work in Kentucky, 2016
  • Best Places to Work, Jacksonville Business Journal, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, The Indianapolis Star, 2016
  • Top Workplaces, Indianapolis Star, 2015
  • Best Places to Work, Charlotte Business Journal, 2015
  • Best Places to Work Atlanta, Atlanta Business Chronicle, 2014
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