Data Center/Cable Technician

Experience Required: 6 months - 2 years as a Data Center Technician or Cable Technician

Location: Multiple openings

Schedule: Must be flexible - overtime and 10-12 hour shifts may be required

Travel: Some roles may require travel depending on project needs

Overview

Our client has multiple openings for entry‑level to junior Data Center Cable Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with 6 months to 2 years of hands‑on data center or cabling experience who want to grow their career in large‑scale infrastructure environments.

Technicians will support senior techs and team leads in building out the structured cabling infrastructure inside hyperscale data centers. This includes learning cabling at scale, supporting installations, and assisting with critical build‑out activities.

Most technicians will begin with installing cable trays and building server racks, then progress into fiber/copper terminations and advanced cabling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Pull and route copper and fiber cabling throughout the data center

• Drop cable down walls using fish tape or similar tools

• Perform pre‑termination tasks: dressing, organizing, labeling, and preparing cables

• Install and support cable pathways: cable trays, J‑hooks, D‑rings, trapeze systems

• Install grounding for racks, equipment, and cabling

• Perform fire‑stopping procedures and install sleeves for cable penetrations

• Terminate low‑voltage devices under supervision

• Follow construction prints and installation standards

• Complete all required documentation accurately (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, etc.)

• Adhere to all safety, quality, and compliance standards

• Support expereinced technicians and team leads with daily tasks and project goals

• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience

• 6 months to 2 years of experience as a Data Center Technician or Cable Technician

• Hands‑on experience with any of the following:

• Cable pulling (Cat5, Cat6, fiber)

• Rack‑and‑stack

• Basic terminations

• Low‑voltage installation

• Inside plant (ISP) or outside plant (OSP) cabling

• Ability to read or learn to read basic prints and cable routing diagrams

• Comfortable working on ladders, lifts, and in physically demanding environments

Skills & Attributes

• Strong work ethic and reliability

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

• Team‑oriented with good communication skills

• Willingness to learn structured cabling at scale

• Flexible schedule - ability to work 10-12 hour days, 6 days a week when needed

Top Skills

• Cable installation

• Low‑voltage cabling

• Fiber and copper pulling

• Telecommunications cabling

• Inside plant / outside plant experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Sandston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/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 Sandston,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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.