Layer 1 Cabling Technician

Location: Florida, Florida, United States, North Carolina, North Carolina, United States, Texas, Texas, United States, Virginia, Virginia, United States, Georgia

Workplace: remote

Employment Type: contract

Description

Layer 1 Cabling Technician – Data Center Cutovers (Contract)

Role Overview

Work Location & Travel

• Data centers are located nationwide
• Primary base states include: MO, FL, NC, TX, AZ, MA, VA, AL, LA, GA, MN, OH, MI, WI, IA, SC
• Technicians will travel to assigned data center sites as needed
• Typical travel duration is 3–5 days at a time, depending on scope of work
• Travel generally begins Sunday afternoon for maintenance window work

Key Responsibilities

Core Technical Responsibilities

• Read and interpret network diagrams, cut sheets, patching schedules, and MOPs
• Identify and work with copper and fiber cabling (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, multimode and single‑mode fiber)
• Perform terminations on jacks, patch panels, and fiber enclosures to specification
• Apply accurate labeling and documentation aligned with design and as‑built standards
• Use test and validation tools (certifiers, OTDRs, light meters, toners) to verify connectivity
• Troubleshoot Layer 1 issues including opens, shorts, reversals, crosstalk, and fiber contamination

Cutover & Migration Support

• Execute cutover activities by strictly following approved Methods of Procedure (MOPs)
• Perform patching and de‑patching tasks in the correct sequence within maintenance windows
• Verify end‑to‑end paths (MDF–IDF–rack–port) prior to changes
• Support rollback procedures when validation fails
• Coordinate live testing with network engineers (connectivity, throughput, failover)

Standards & Quality

• Follow TIA/EIA and BICSI structured cabling best practices
• Maintain proper bend radius, cable support, separation from power, and pathway usage
• Dress racks neatly using Velcro, manage slack appropriately, and preserve airflow
• Adhere to site‑specific standards for labeling, color codes, and cable management

Operational & Safety Expectations

• Follow all job site safety requirements, including PPE, ladder/lift use, and confined space rules
• Manage time effectively to meet milestones during tight maintenance windows
• Maintain accurate redlines and as‑built documentation during and after cutovers

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate clearly with network engineers, NOC teams, project managers, and on‑site staff
• Escalate issues promptly with concise, accurate status updates
• Remain calm and professional during outages or unexpected challenges

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in Layer 1 structured cabling within data center or enterprise environments
• Hands‑on experience supporting network cutovers or migrations
• Strong understanding of cabling standards and documentation practices
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and extended maintenance windows as required
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to pass background checks for carrier and data center access
• Willingness to obtain NERC compliance upon onboarding

Preferred Skills

• Data center cutover or large‑scale migration experience
• Familiarity with multi‑vendor environments
• Strong attention to detail and procedural discipline
• Comfortable working in high‑pressure, live‑network environments

Equal Opportunity Statement