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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Technician - **Company:** KCI Telecommunications - **Location:** Maiden, NC, United States - **Salary:** $60,320.0 - $72,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Centers, Bicsi, Hardware Infrastructure - **Published:** August 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us623ba62a7be5fbdbdad83bdcab187dc6 ## About the Role * High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or certification in cabling, electrical, or a related trade a plus * Comfortable with hands-on physical work: pulling cable, climbing ladders, working in tight spaces (under-floor, overhead, cage environments) * Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 lbs regularly, and heavier items with assistance * Ability to bend, kneel, stand, and work overhead for extended periods * Basic understanding of structured cabling, racking, and data center hardware a plus (will train) * Comfortable working in a data center environment (varying temperatures, noise levels) * Willingness to work assigned shifts, including potential nights, weekends, or on-call rotations as needed * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow install plans and documentation precisely * Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of an install crew * Reliable transportation and ability to pass a background check Preferred (not required): * Prior experience pulling cable, racking equipment, or working on data center/telecom installs * BICSI training or certification * Familiarity with fiber and copper termination, testing, and certification * Experience reading construction or infrastructure install drawings ## Description We are seeking a motivated Data Center Technician I to join our team, focused on the hardware and physical infrastructure side of data center builds. This role is hands-on from day one - pulling and terminating cable, installing infrastructure, and racking and stacking equipment. You'll work alongside experienced technicians on active installs, gaining real-world exposure to enterprise data center builds while helping deliver clean, reliable infrastructure. Responsibilities * Pull, route, dress, and terminate structured cabling (copper and fiber) throughout the data center * Install physical infrastructure, including racks, cable trays, ladder rack, conduit, and cage/pod build-outs * Rack and stack servers, switches, storage, and other hardware according to install plans and documentation * Label and organize cabling and equipment to meet facility standards * Read and work from install diagrams, cabling schedules, and work orders * Move, position, and mount heavy equipment safely using proper lifting and rigging techniques * Perform basic testing and verification of installed cable runs (continuity, certification as trained) * Follow all safety protocols and facility security procedures during install work * Keep work areas clean, organized, and free of debris throughout installs * Assist senior technicians and project leads on larger build-outs and infrastructure upgrades * Accurately document completed work, including as-built updates and install checklists ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - "Fun and games - and all that comes with it", Back to BASIC & more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1719-wearedevelopers-live-fun-and-games-and-all-that-comes-with-it-back-to-basic-more) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [A Deep Dive on How To Leverage the NVIDIA GB200 for Ultra-Fast Training and Inference on Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1625-a-deep-dive-on-how-to-leverage-the-nvidia-gb200-for-ultra-fast-training-and-inference-on-kubernetes) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) ## Related Articles - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [IT Salaries in UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/288-it-salaries-in-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)