Data Center Cabling Technician

Position: Data Center Cabling Technician (Contract?to?Hire)
Data Center Cabling Technician (Contract-to-Hire)

Candidates must have at least one full year of professional cabling experience.
This includes structured cabling, low-voltage installation, fiber work, cable pulling, or commercial/data center cabling.
This is not an entry-level role.
Location: Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Manassas, VA
Shifts: Must be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends, and rotate between any location (non-negotiable)
Type: Contract-to-Hire

About the Role

We are hiring Data Center Cabling Technicians to support large-scale projects throughout Northern Virginia. This role focuses on structured cabling, fiber trunk installation, rack and stack work, and pathway management inside active and post-construction data center environments.
Because this work is fast-paced and standards-driven, candidates must already have hands-on cabling experience. The contract-to-hire model offers long-term potential based on performance, reliability, and project demand.

Primary Responsibilities

Read cable maps and labels
Interpret cable maps, labeling systems, and documentation to ensure accurate routing and installation.
Rack and stack data center equipment
Install and secure switches, servers, power equipment, and related hardware following data center standards.
Fiber trunk and patch cord installation
Pull, route, and stage high-count fiber trunks (144-count and 288-count). Install and organize fiber patch cords for connectivity across the facility.
Cable dressing and pathway management
Dress, route, and secure cabling through basket tray, fiber runner, and other structured pathways while maintaining clean, organized layouts.

Required Skills and Experience

• At least one year of professional cabling experience is required
• Experience installing, routing, or terminating structured cabling or fiber
• Ability to follow labeling standards, documentation, and cable routing pathways
• Familiarity with data center or telecom environments
• Strong attention to detail and quality craftsmanship
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends, and move between multiple NOVA jobsites

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with high-count fiber trunks
• Previous data center ISP experience
• Cat5/6 installation experience
• Rack and stack experience
• Background working in large data center environments

Work Environment

Work takes place inside active and post-construction data centers. Technicians must be comfortable standing for long periods, pulling cable, working around other trades, and traveling between job locations across Northern Virginia.

Why the Role Is Open

A new project has launched in addition to current workloads, creating a need for more cabling technicians to support multiple data center sites.

Employee Value Proposition

This team provides growth opportunities for technicians with foundational cabling skills who want to advance in the data center field. The hiring PM started as a temp with limited experience and now leads major projects, supporting the development of new technicians.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashburn, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Ashburn,VA.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.
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