TalentLogistiX is seeking experienced and driven Data Center Lead Technician (L3) to support installation services within data center and structured cabling environments. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their career in fiber optics, leadership, and mission-critical infrastructure while working in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
In this role, you will lead field teams in executing complex fiber optic and structured cabling installations, ensuring all work meets technical, quality, and safety standards. Candidates should be highly skilled, detail-oriented, and capable of leading teams while troubleshooting advanced network and cabling issues in live data center environments.
Work may require overtime, weekends, holidays, off-hours, and travel as business needs dictate.
Location: New Albany, OH
Pay Range: $30.00 – $33.00 / Hour – Depending on Exp
Per Diem Available for Travel
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Data Center Lead Technician (L3) Responsibilities:
- Lead field teams executing installation services in accordance with project scope, ensuring compliance with all technical, safety, QA, and QC standards
- Develop and oversee work plans, procedures, and field execution with minimal supervision
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and onsite coordination activities
- Represent field operations in project and customer meetings as needed
- Coordinate with engineers, vendors, and internal teams to meet project timelines and quality expectations
- Travel to regional data center sites and respond to onsite service requests
- Serve as a subject matter expert in fiber optic installation, testing, and complex troubleshooting in live data center environments
- Perform and oversee installation of fiber and copper cabling including routing, terminating, labeling, and testing
- Lead rack and stack operations, patch panel installations, and structured cabling systems
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex connectivity issues including signal loss, low signal, and hardware failures
- Interpret and apply cable maps, schematics, blueprints, and project documentation
- Maintain accurate documentation, asset tracking, and service reporting
- Ensure all work meets technical specifications, safety standards, and QA/QC requirements
- Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes for all assigned projects
- Enforce adherence to data center safety, security, and change management protocols
Data Center Lead Technician (L3) Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in data center, structured cabling, or field service environments
- Expert-level knowledge of fiber optic installation, splicing, and testing methodologies
- Advanced troubleshooting experience with fiber optic and copper cabling systems
- Proficiency with OTDR and OLTS testing equipment
- Strong understanding of structured cabling systems and industry standards (Cat5e, Cat6/6A, single-mode, multi-mode fiber)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and project documentation
- Proven leadership experience managing field teams in live, mission-critical environments
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Valid driver’ s license with a clean driving record
TalentLogistiX is a workforce business solutions provider. We value our hardworking team members and strive to get them matched where they can be successful. We have supplied labor solutions to contractors, commercial, and industrial companies with qualified, skilled tradesmen and technicians for over 30 years.
TalentLogistiX is a workforce business solutions provider. We value our hardworking team members and strive to get them matched where they can be successful. We have supplied labor solutions to contractors, commercial, and industrial companies with qualified, skilled tradesmen and technicians for over 30 years.