Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company · 8 hours ago
Datacenter Technician
Huntsville, AL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSira Consulting is an Inc 5000 company seeking a Datacenter FieldOps Technician to support production network cabling in their Datacenter. The role involves hardware installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as following security protocols and ensuring a safe operating environment.
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Hiring Manager
Swapnil Sagar
Responsibilities
Cabling & Termination
Support and complete all scheduled data center Moves/Adds/Changes (MACs)
Perform hardware installation MACs, including device labeling, power, and network cable connectivity
Complete hardware support work orders involving MACs, certification, troubleshooting, and break-fix
Manage assets, auditing, and daily work log/ticket tracking
Provide smart-hands assistance within specified SLA response times (on-call duties may apply)
Maintain a safe and secure operating environment and report violations
Maintain detailed documentation and record keeping
Follow site security protocols, badging requirements, and data protection procedures
Ensure proper logging, securing, and documentation of media storage devices
Use network hardware/components, copper and fiber infrastructure installation and testing tools, and datacenter infrastructure management (DCIM) tools
Coordinate equipment/material receiving, shipping, and RMA processing
Provide vendor and security escorts as needed
Perform general cleaning of floor, cabinet/rack surfaces, work benches, and other areas regularly
Support standard and emergency operating procedures for the data center
Provide status reporting on service availability, performance, and capacity utilization
Conduct daily error log reporting and physical inspections for general health, power, cooling, and hazards
Coordinate equipment installation and delivery schedules per project plans
Perform on-call duties as needed
Basic copper termination skills required
Mount and install racks, patch panels, fiber optic hardware, and grounding
Perform testing: continuity tests, use of volt-ohmmeter, troubleshoot cable issues, and use tone sets
Install various fiber connectors (LC, SC, ST, FC, FDDI, SMA, MPO/MTP) for multi-mode and single-mode fiber
Terminate simplex & duplex jumper cords, breakout outside plant fiber, and indoor tight buffered fiber
Install fan-out kits including buffer tubes
Calculate end-to-end loss budgets per TIA/EIA standards
Complete paperwork accurately and timely (timesheets, material transfers, work orders, change orders, tool transfers)
Perform testing using OTDR, Fluke, and EFXO
Troubleshoot network issues using OTDR
Perform mechanical and fusion splicing with all fiber cable types
Perform building entrance splices, maintenance space, and direct buried splices
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Proficient with listed tools
Skilled in terminating all connector types and methods for SMF and MMF systems (Unicam, anaerobic, heat-cure)
Experience in testing and troubleshooting MMF & SMF systems (OTDR & PMLS)
25% travel required
Available to work shifts (8, 10, 12 hours), weekends, and holidays
Self-motivated, positive, professional, and proactive in process improvements
Promote company culture and mission
Proficient with required tools
Act as company liaison with customer representatives
Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
Ability to work at heights, off ladders, in confined spaces
Lift up to 50 pounds and move up to 75 pounds
Good color vision, ability to read small print, and recognize audible signals
Willingness to travel as needed
Preferred
3-5 years of fiber experience
Preferred industry certifications (Corning/FOA)
Preferred data center installation experience
Preferred mechanical and fusion splice experience
Preferred OSP / confined space entry experience (splicing)
Proficient with trade tools including screwdrivers, torpedo level, tape measure, snips, pliers, hammer, wrench set, cable stripper, flashlight, gloves, punch tool, tone set, crimp tool, and Krone/3M/BIX tools
Company
Sira Consulting, an Inc 5000 company
SiRA Consulting is a Certified MBE consulting company that was founded in 2012.
201-500 employees
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