Title : Data Center Cable Management Technician Location : Nashville, TN(Onsite)
Time: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm on site / some nights and weekends will be required - no overtime. 40 hour work weeks. Has to be able to lift 50 pounds Position Summary We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Cable Management Technician to support our growing infrastructure across multiple manufacturing and distribution facilities. This position will focus on improving cable management, documenting infrastructure, cleaning up data center environments, and supporting network and server deployments. The ideal candidate enjoys physical, detail-oriented work and takes pride in creating organized, efficient, and well-documented IT environments. This is a six-month contract with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role based on performance and business needs. Responsibilities
Organize, label, route, and secure copper and fiber cabling in enterprise data centers and IDF/MDF closets.
Perform complete cable remediation projects, including removing abandoned cabling and improving airflow.
Install cable management systems including ladder racks, vertical/horizontal managers, Velcro, patch panels, and rack accessories.
Patch and test Cat5e, Cat6, Cat6A, and fiber optic connections.
Install and rack servers, switches, firewalls, UPS equipment, and other infrastructure hardware.
Assist with equipment moves, adds, and changes (MAC work).
Document rack layouts, cable paths, port assignments, and asset inventory.
Maintain accurate labeling following company standards.
Assist with network and server deployments during maintenance windows.
Support data center cleanliness and organization initiatives.
Coordinate with internal IT teams, vendors, and contractors during projects.
Follow all safety, security, and change management procedures.
Travel Requirements
Approximately 35% travel throughout the United States.
Primary travel will include our Cincinnati Data Center and multiple Distribution Centers nationwide.
Travel typically consists of 2 5 day trips depending on project schedules.
Required Qualifications
3+ years of experience in enterprise data centers or structured cabling.
Experience with:
Copper and fiber cabling
Patch panels and cable management
Rack and stack activities
Server and network hardware installation
Ability to read rack elevations and network diagrams.
Experience using cable certification or testing tools is preferred.
Strong documentation and organizational skills.
Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds and working in data center environments.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting enterprise data centers with 100+ racks.
Knowledge of:
Cisco networking
Juniper or Mist
Fortinet
VMware
Windows Server environments
Familiarity with IT asset management systems.
BICSI, CompTIA Network+, or equivalent certifications are a plus.
What Success Looks Like Within the first six months, this individual will:
Improve cable organization and labeling standards across multiple facilities.
Reduce cable congestion and improve airflow in data centers.
Complete infrastructure documentation for racks and cabling.
Support hardware installations and data center expansion projects.
Help establish consistent cable management standards across all U.S. locations.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Nashville, TN
Skills
Apple Macsunmatched
Asset Managementunmatched
BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International)unmatched
Change Managementunmatched
Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
CompTIA Network+unmatched
Data Cleaningunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Distribution Servicesunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Driver's Licenseunmatched
Ethernet Cableunmatched
Firewallsunmatched
Hardware Administrationunmatched
Hardware Installationunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Juniper Networks Product Familyunmatched
Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
Microsoft Windows Serverunmatched
Network Configuration Managementunmatched
Network Operations Centerunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network System Hardwareunmatched
Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Project Scheduleunmatched
Server Hardwareunmatched
Server Maintenanceunmatched
Server Supportunmatched
Software Patchesunmatched
Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
Test Toolsunmatched
VMWareunmatched
Willing to Travelunmatched
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