What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Center Cabling Technician (Contract‑to‑Hire) position at TEKsystems?
Candidates must have at least one full year of professional cabling experience.
This includes structured cabling, low‑voltage installation, fiber work, cable pulling, or commercial/data center cabling.
This is not an entry‑level role.
Location: Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Manassas, VA
Shifts: Must be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends, and rotate between any location (non‑negotiable)
Type: Contract‑to‑Hire
About The Role
We are hiring Data Center Cabling Technicians to support large‑scale projects throughout Northern Virginia. This 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.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Required Skills And Experience
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.
Why the Role Is Open
A new project has launched in addition to current workloads, creating a need for more cabling technicians to support multiple data center sites.
Employee Value Proposition
This team provides growth opportunities for technicians with foundational cabling skills who want to advance in the data center field. The hiring PM started as a temp with limited experience and now leads major projects, supporting the development of new technicians.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashburn, VA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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.
This includes structured cabling, low‑voltage installation, fiber work, cable pulling, or commercial/data center cabling.
This is not an entry‑level role.
Location: Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Manassas, VA
Shifts: Must be able to work day shift, night shift, weekends, and rotate between any location (non‑negotiable)
Type: Contract‑to‑Hire
About The Role
We are hiring Data Center Cabling Technicians to support large‑scale projects throughout Northern Virginia. This 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.
Primary Responsibilities
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.
Required Skills And Experience
- At least one year of professional cabling experience is required
- 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 move between multiple NOVA jobsites
- 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.
Why the Role Is Open
A new project has launched in addition to current workloads, creating a need for more cabling technicians to support multiple data center sites.
Employee Value Proposition
This team provides growth opportunities for technicians with foundational cabling skills who want to advance in the data center field. The hiring PM started as a temp with limited experience and now leads major projects, supporting the development of new technicians.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashburn, VA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Ashburn,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026. h4>About TEKsystems: We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
About TEKsystems And TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
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.
Salary : $22 - $24