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# Datacenter RunOps Technician

- **Company:** CYNET SYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Ashburn, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Macintosh Computers, Data Centers, Data Center Infrastructure Management (CIM), Issue Tracking Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Connections
- **Published:** May 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/288ab63d-de92-429a-b900-9be4ae6f0546

## About the Role

* High School diploma or GED required.
 * 3 5 years of data center or fiber infrastructure experience preferred.
 * Experience in data center cabling, termination, and hardware installation.
 * Strong knowledge of copper and fiber optic infrastructure installation and testing.
 * Experience using tools such as OTDR, Fluke, volt-ohmmeter, tone sets, and DCIM tools.
 * Ability to perform troubleshooting of network and fiber connectivity issues.
 * Ability to work in shifts, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations.
 * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks in data center environments.

Experience:

 * Experience in data center operations, MAC activities, and infrastructure support.
 * Experience in fiber installation, testing, and troubleshooting preferred., * Industry certifications such as FOA or Corning preferred.
 * Experience with data center infrastructure management tools.
 * Experience in OSP or confined space fiber splicing environments.
 * Strong understanding of fiber connectors and structured cabling systems.

Skills:

 * Data center operations and RunOps support.
 * Fiber optic installation, termination, and splicing.
 * Copper cabling and structured cabling systems.
 * OTDR, Fluke, and network testing tools.
 * Troubleshooting network and infrastructure issues.
 * Asset management and ticketing systems.
 * DCIM tools and documentation.

Qualification And Education:

 * High School diploma or GED required.
 * 3 5 years of relevant data center/fiber experience preferred.

## Description

* The role involves supporting data center operations including hardware installation, cabling, fiber termination, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities while ensuring uptime, compliance, and efficient infrastructure operations in a 24/7 datacenter environment., * Support and complete scheduled data center Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs).
 * Perform hardware installation including labeling, power, and network connectivity.
 * Execute break-fix work orders and troubleshooting activities.
 * Manage asset tracking, auditing, and daily ticket documentation.
 * Provide smart-hands support within SLA timelines and on-call coverage.
 * Maintain secure and compliant data center operations.
 * Perform daily inspections of power, cooling, and environmental conditions.
 * Handle equipment receiving, shipping, and RMA processing.
 * Provide vendor escort and support security compliance requirements.
 * Perform general cleaning and maintenance of data center areas.
 * Install and terminate fiber optic and copper cabling including connectors and patch panels.
 * Conduct testing using OTDR, Fluke tools, and perform cable troubleshooting.
 * Perform fusion and mechanical splicing for fiber infrastructure.
 * Calculate and validate fiber loss budgets per standards.
 * Maintain accurate documentation including work orders, logs, and reports.


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