Circuit of The Americas · 9 hours ago
IT Layer 1 (Structured Cabling) Lead Technician
Austin,TX,US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expCircuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The Layer 1 IT Wiring Lead is responsible for planning, installing, supervising, and maintaining structured cabling systems that support the organization’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure.
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Responsibilities
Lead installation of structured cabling systems, including Cat6/6A copper, fiber optic (single-mode and multi-mode), patch panels, racks, ladder trays, and cable management systems
Read and interpret blueprints, riser diagrams, IDF/MDF layouts, and low-voltage design documents
Oversee cable routing, labeling, dressing, termination, and testing
Perform and validate cable certification testing (Fluke or equivalent)
Troubleshoot and resolve physical layer connectivity issues
Ensure proper grounding, bonding, and pathway compliance
Coordinate daily on-site activities and assign tasks to technicians
Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope
Maintain installation documentation, as-built drawings, and labeling standards
Communicate status updates and escalate risks/issues to project stakeholders
Interface with other trades (electrical, HVAC, construction) during build-outs
Enforce adherence to TIA/EIA, BICSI, NEC, and COTA standards
Conduct quality inspections of completed work
Ensure proper cable management, airflow considerations, and rack organization
Maintain safety standards and OSHA compliance on job sites
Ensure all work is documented accurately in IT knowledgebase (IT Glue)
Support moves, adds, and changes (MACs)
Maintain IDF/MDF cleanliness and organization
Assist with hardware installations (switches, firewalls, wireless APs, cameras)
Provide escalation support for Layer 1 incidents
Qualification
Required
5+ years of structured cabling experience
2+ years in a lead or supervisory role
Ability to splice new fiber optic connections and connectors
Strong knowledge of copper and fiber installation best practices
Experience with cable certification tools (e.g., Fluke DSX series)
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings
Familiarity with data center environments and IDF/MDF build-outs
Strong troubleshooting skills at the physical layer
Valid driver's license and ability to travel between sites
Preferred
BICSI Technician or Installer certification (INST1/INSTC/TECH)
OSHA 10 or 30 certification
Experience with data center deployments
Basic understanding of Layer 2/3 networking concepts
Experience with low-voltage systems (CCTV, access control, AV)
Company
Circuit of The Americas
Circuit of The Americas operates as a motorsports and entertainment venue.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$193.58M2016-03-22Debt Financing· $81M
2014-09-24Debt Financing· $90M
2014-09-11Series Unknown· $22.58M
Leadership Team
Anna Panossian
Major Events Finance Officer
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