ISP Fiber Splicer

Job Description

A national technology services provider is supporting a large, multi-phase data center project involving the build-out of critical infrastructure. The scope includes installing the fiber backbone and distribution across three floors, pulling and landing 6,912-fiber trunks through pathways to splice frames.
They are hiring ISP Fiber Splicers, including Lead Fiber Splicers.
Lead candidates should have at least 2+ years of leadership experience, including responsibilities such as team oversight, site documentation, PM reporting, customer communication, and QC/QA.
All splicers should be proficient in high-density fiber environments and capable of performing tasks such as ribbon splicing, mass fusion splicing, 12-16 strand fusion, trunk routing, PDRs, LIUs, pigtail terminations, rack preparation, MPO pigtail splicing, labeling, reporting, testing, troubleshooting, and bonding/grounding.
Splicers must be comfortable working both independently and in team environments. Leads should be able to oversee up to eight splicers at a time.

Shift Information

• Primary need: 7 AM - 7 PM
• Secondary shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
• 12-hour shifts; clock-in begins upon arrival onsite
• Work occurs at the same site daily

PPE Requirements

Hard hat with chin strap, cut-resistant gloves, safety glasses, and safety vest.
(PPE must be acquired by the technician; it is not provided.)

Top Skills

1. 3+ years of fiber optic splicing experience in data center or high-density fiber environments

• Mass fusion, ribbonization, 12-16 strand fusion, ISP-focused work

1. Experience with MPO scope, testing, and troubleshooting

• EXFO/Fujikura equipment, pigtails, MaxCell pathway installation, PDRs, LIUs

1. Installation and infrastructure experience

• Rack and stack, bonding/grounding, panels, frames, cable management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mass fusion fiber splicing (ribbonization, 12-16 strand fusion)
• MPO scope use, testing, and troubleshooting (EXFO/Fujikura)
• Trunk routing, PDRs, LIUs, pigtails
• Cable tray installation
• Pulling through MaxCell pathways
• Experience in data center or high-density fiber environments
• Fiber backbone installation across multiple floors, including:
  • Pulling and landing 6,912-fiber trunks to splice frames
  • Preparing racks and patching (45U racks, 4U enclosures)
  • Building PDRs with LIUs, ribbonizing and prepping 6,912 and 864-fiber base-12 to base-8
  • Splicing to MPO-8 pigtails
  • Labeling and documenting all cables, frames, and panels
  • End-to-end testing using TIA-aligned methods
  • Bonding and grounding racks, frames, and trays

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ashburn, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Feb 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.