Data Center Technician
Job Description
Data Center Field Installations Technician (L2)
Location: Ashburn, VA (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract (3+ Months with Extension)
Client: NTT (Supporting Google Hi-Fiber Data Center Project)
Job Summary
NTT is seeking experienced Data Center Field Installations Technicians (L2) to support the Google Hi-Fiber Data Center build project in Ashburn, VA.
This hands-on role is ideal for professionals with strong experience in data center installations, structured cabling, fiber optics, rack & stack, and hardware deployment.
Responsibilities
- Lead rack build and deployment activities
- Perform Rack & Stack of servers, storage, and networking equipment
- Install, route, terminate, and label fiber and copper cabling
- Perform fiber testing and troubleshooting
- Install and validate PDUs and power connections
- Read rack layouts, schematics, and installation documentation
- Support cooling system installations (DX and Direct-to-Chip Liquid Cooling)
- Perform hardware validation, BIOS checks, and basic OS installation
- Conduct quality inspections and installation audits
- Troubleshoot installation issues and support junior technicians
- Follow all safety standards and data center procedures
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of Data Center installation experience
- Strong structured cabling experience (fiber and copper)
- Experience with cable pulling inside Data Centers
- Fiber testing and troubleshooting experience
- Rack & Stack experience
- Ability to interpret rack layouts and technical drawings
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills
- Fluke tester experience
- PDU installation
- BIOS and hardware validation
- OS imaging or deployment experience
- Experience supporting Google, AWS, Microsoft, Meta, or other hyperscale Data Centers
Additional Requirements
- Must be able to work onsite in Ashburn, VA
If you have solid Data Center deployment experience and are looking for your next project with a leading global technology environment, we encourage you to apply.
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