Data Center Cabling Technician; ContracttoHire

Data Center Cabling Technician (Contract to Hire)

Location: Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Manassas, VA

Shifts: Day shift, night shift, weekends, rotation between locations (nonnegotiable)

Type: Contract to Hire

We are hiring Data Center Cabling Technicians to support large‑scale projects throughout Northern Virginia. The 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.

• 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.

• At least one year of professional cabling experience.
• 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 travel between multiple NOVA job sites.

• 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 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.

Job Type &

Location:

Contract to Hire, Ashburn, VA.

Pay: $22.00–$24.00 /hr.

Benefits: Eligible employees may receive medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident and hospital; 401(k) with pre‑tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life & AD&D; short and long‑term disability; health spending (HSA); transportation; employee assistance program; PTO, vacation or sick leave. Benefits are subject to change and may depend on classification and length of employment.

Final date to receive applications: Position anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

This team provides growth opportunities for technicians with foundational cabling skills who want to advance in the data center field. The hiring PM, who started as a temp with limited experience, now leads major projects, supporting the development of new technicians.

The company is an equal‑opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.