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# Data Center Technician

- **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC.
- **Location:** Temple, TX, United States
- **Salary:** $79,040 - $87,360
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Automation of Tests, Big Data, Data Centers, Network Architecture
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_teksystems3-21383fed5aa31acd3f75168a539f918a

## About the Role

+ Prior experience performing fiber patching in a data center environment
 + Experience troubleshooting fiber connectivity issues
 + Knowledge of fiber cleaning and testing procedures
 + Experience with patch panels and LC connectors
 + Ability to read and work from port maps
 + Understanding of Layer 1 networking and physical connectivity
 + Experience using a Visual Fault Locator (VFL)
 + Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Experience

 + Data Center Level 3 or Level 4 Technician experience
 + Verizon, Microsoft, Meta, QTS, Equinix, Digital Realty, CyrusOne, or similar data center experience
 + OTDR, Fluke, or EXFO testing experience
 + Fusion splicing experience
 + Structured cabling and Cat6 experience
 + Experience using MyPatch, Surf, Elevation, or FIM systems

## Description

Looking to gain experience in a large-scale data center environment while earning strong
overtime pay?
We're hiring multiple Data Center Technicians to support a major
fiber connectivity project in Temple, TX.
This is an excellent opportunity for technicians with experience in fiber patching, port
mapping, Layer 1 networking, and troubleshooting connectivity issues in live
data center environments.
What You'll Be Doing

 + Perform fiber patching and porting activities within a large data center
 + Test and validate connectivity across patch panels and network infrastructure
 + Troubleshoot failed fiber links using Visual Fault Locators (VFLs) and other testing tools
 + Inspect, clean, and verify fiber connections before patching
 + Work with MDF and IDF environments, racks, cassettes, and patch panels
 + Read and follow port maps to verify connectivity and circuit paths
 + Label, document, and maintain accurate connectivity records
 + Follow cable management best practices including dressing, routing, and organization
 + Support audits, cutovers, and infrastructure deployments