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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center IT Lead Technician (3rd Shift) - **Company:** Ascent, LLC - **Location:** Johns Creek, GA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Application Testing, Microsoft Outlook, Unix, Spreadsheets, Command Language, Customer Data Management, Data Centers, Multiplexing, Dell Remote Access Controller (DRAC), Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Operational Databases, Coax, Bicsi - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=69cd4ec0b5d1e433 ## About the Role * High School Diploma or GED required * 3+ years of related work experience with server builds in a production data center environment. * One or more of the following certifications preferred: Fluke CCTT Copper, Fluke CCTT Fiber, JDSU BERT Testing, Digital Lightwave Testing. BICSI Level II Copper, BICSI Level II Fiber, FOA - CFOT, Comp-TIA A, Comp TIA Network+. * Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 lbs throughout the day * Candidate must possess strong communication skills * Candidate must have a disciplined approach to managing task assignments. People skills, good judgment, and flexibility are critical to this position. * Proficiency with basic operations of a PC is necessary; Proficient in MS Office and Outlook preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of cable limitations to daily work (distance limitations, etc.) * Able to read installation drawings (Visio drawings/spreadsheets). * General knowledge of safe working practices (e.g., familiar with proper tool safety, eye protection, ladder safety, etc.). * Basic understanding of Unix / Windows booting process and commands. * Troubleshoot switched / multiplexed / Media converted cross connects and intra-building cross connects. * Experience with troubleshooting all circuits with carriers. * Understand System Command Language (Unix, Windows). * Able to lift heavy equipment/items. * Able to perform all essential job functions, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation. * Able to work days/nights/weekends/holidays, if needed and/or required. * Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time to support additional data center locations as needed. ## Description Install, test, modify and terminate fiber/coax/Cat 5/6 within customer data center or applicable telecommunication zones. Perform server installs, drives, switches, routers, ladder racks, cages and cabinets. Work with customer equipment, determine work priorities/manage order commitments; conduct advanced testing; install custom ladder racking. Perform custom installations; perform advanced troubleshooting/advanced fiber terminations; design/lead cage builds; troubleshoot security systems and customer equipment. * Run fiber and coax cross connects and follows proper termination techniques per company established processes and procedures. * Perform Installs/Tests/Modifies Cross Connects and ensures proper dressing of the following: coax cross connects (repeater), fiber cross connects (Unicam termination), twisted pair copper cross connects, intra-building cross connects, 66 block/110 block terminations. * Deploy cabinet rack mount PDU's. Install cable management systems to include wire managers and patch panels. * Rack and stack customer equipment. * Install and test cross connect circuits (switched, multiplexed, T1, DS3, OC3-48, Eth, GigE, 10Gig etc.). * Conduct carrier circuit maintenance. * Troubleshoot switched / multiplexed / media converted circuits; escalates to, and works with Networking Group, as needed. * Install circuits requiring advanced fiber terminations. Conduct carrier circuit testing. * Work with customers to troubleshoot issues. May require console to device and perform basic config (DRAC, iLO). * Maintain detailed written records of all work activity. * Manage and maintain Technicians, day to day operations and appropriate project staffing requirements. * Escalate SRs that require additional information. * Determine work priorities from the ticketing queue and ensures adherence to all commit times. * May perform other duties as assigned. ## Related Videos - [AWS Migration within 3 months](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/196-aws-migration-within-3-months) - [Creating games to make the web fun again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1237-creating-games-to-make-the-web-fun-again) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [The day the chatbot asked for sudo](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100038-the-day-the-chatbot-asked-for-sudo) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)