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# Lead Data Center Technician

- **Company:** Fusion Solutions, LLC
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $79,040.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Centers, Domain-Based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), Low Latency
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=90f0a73de818ebc2

## About the Role

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