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Cable Technician - Contract (4 Months)
Workplace Type: Onsite
Location: Northern Virginia (Multiple Jobsites Across NOVA)
Pay: $22.00-$24.00/hr (based on experience)
Schedule: Must be open to dayshift, nightshift, and weekends
Job Description
We are looking for Cable Technicians to support a large-scale data center project across NOVA. This role involves installing, routing, and dressing structured cabling and fiber for ISP environments.
What You'll Be Doing
Interpret Cable Maps & Labels to ensure correct routing and installation
Rack & Stack network/server equipment according to site standards
Fiber Installation: pull, route, and stage fiber trunks (including 144‑count & 288‑count), install patch cords
Cable Dressing & Pathway Management: dress and secure cabling in basket tray, ladder tray, or fiber runner systems
Support general structured cabling tasks: Cat5/6 installation, labeling, testing (as needed)
Required Skills
6+ months of experience in data center or commercial cabling
Experience with structured cabling and fiber installation
Ability to follow technical documentation and labeling standards
Familiarity with data center or telecom environments
Strong attention to detail and commitment to clean, high‑quality work
Must be open to day, night, and weekend shifts
Nice to Have
Experience with rack/stack
Low-voltage background
Telecom cabling experience
Prior ISP/data center work
Why This Role?
Strong opportunity for growth - the PM started as a temp with under 6 months of experience and enjoys helping techs advance
Consistent work across multiple NOVA sites
Exposure to large-scale data center environments
Placement Details
Type: Contract
Duration: 4 months
OT Eligible
Pay Rate: $22.00-$24.00/hr
Bill Rate: $34.76-$37.92
Burden: 18%
Benefits (If Eligible)
Medical, dental, vision
Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital plans
401(k) - pre‑tax & Roth
Life insurance options
Short & long‑term disability
HSA
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave (varies by assignment)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chantilly, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Chantilly,VA.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Chantilly, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Chantilly,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.
h4>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.