Lead Data Center Technician

Required Qualifications: Fiber Optics Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic cabling experience in data centers, network rooms, or similar restricted facilities
• Demonstrated experience with LC, MPO/MTP, and SC connector types.
• Previous experience performing fiber circuit audits or circuit validations - must be able to describe. scope, volume, and outcomes.
• Working knowledge of DMARC environments and the technician’s role within them.
• Ability to distinguish between a contaminated end-face and physical fiber damage without guidance.

Cleaning & Inspection

• Proficiency with one-click cleaners, cassette cleaners, and reel-style cleaners.
• Understanding of when to apply wet clean versus dry clean methodology.
• Familiarity with proper cleaning sequences for both LC single connectors and MPO multi-fiber connectors.
• Knowledge of common cleaning errors and how to avoid them.

Scoping & Testing

• Hands-on experience with fiber inspection scopes or video probes.
• Ability to inspect MPO end-faces across all fiber positions and interpret results accurately.
• Solid understanding of pass vs. fail criteria for fiber end-face inspections of ultra-low latency fiber connections.
• Experience operating an optical power meter and light source - must be able to walk through a full light level test procedure.
• Familiarity with expected power levels for multimode and single-mode circuits and ability to flag anomalies.
• Working knowledge of IEC 61300-3-35 cleanliness standards is a strong plus.

Troubleshooting

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve failing circuits on the first attempt.
• Ability to isolate fault location - DMARC, patch panel, or further down the run.
• Experience handling circuits that fail after cleaning attempts and executing next-step escalation