Data Center Technician / Fiber Optic Splicing Technician

💻 Job Title: Data Center Technician – Fiber Optics

📍 Location: New Albany, Ohio, USA (On-site)

🏢 Company: Tenarai (formerly Infogain)

🤝 End Client: Meta

🕒 Job Type: Contract

📅 Work Schedule: Approximately 12 hours per day, 4 days per week, including weekends. Exact shift arrangements will be shared after the offer.

🔹 About the Role

We are looking for skilled Data Center Technicians with hands-on fiber optic splicing experience to support infrastructure installation, network deployment, testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance at Meta’s data center in New Albany, Ohio.

This role is ideal for candidates with experience in fiber optics, structured cabling, telecommunications, network infrastructure, or data center operations who enjoy hands-on technical work in a fast-paced environment.

Please note: This is a 100% onsite position at Meta’s New Albany data center. Candidates must be local to the area or willing to relocate. Remote and hybrid work options are not available.

Tenarai is the rebranded name of Infogain; both names refer to the same company.

🔹 What You’ll Do

As a Data Center Technician, you will support the installation, deployment, testing, and maintenance of data center network infrastructure. You will work with fiber optic and copper cabling, network equipment, and technical teams to ensure reliable connectivity and efficient data center operations.

🔧 Key Responsibilities

• Install and deploy server racks, switches, and network equipment.
• Perform fiber optic splicing, termination, routing, labeling, and structured cabling activities.
• Install and maintain fiber optic and copper cabling, including Cat6A.
• Test fiber optic connections and network circuits using OTDRs, optical power meters, and cable testers.
• Troubleshoot physical network connectivity issues and perform Layer 1 break-fix support.
• Identify and replace faulty cables, fiber optics, and network components.
• Perform preventive maintenance, fiber connector cleaning, and cable inspections.
• Support rack moves, equipment upgrades, decommissioning, and new data center build-outs.
• Maintain accurate ticket updates, asset records, and shift handover documentation.
• Follow data center safety procedures, including PPE, ESD protection, and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and supply chain teams to maintain reliable operations.

🔹 What We’re Looking For

🎓 Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in fiber optic splicing, including fusion splicing.
• Valid OSHA 10, OSHA 30, or another accepted OSHA safety certification.
• Experience in data center operations, fiber optics, telecommunications, structured cabling, or network infrastructure.
• Knowledge of fiber optic termination, cabling, testing, and physical network troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with testing equipment such as OTDRs, optical power meters, and cable testers.
• Understanding of rack and stack, switch installation, patch panels, and Cat6A cabling.
• Experience using ticketing systems for incident tracking and documentation.
• Ability to regularly lift 50+ lbs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work on ladders or lifts.
• Ability to work in a fully onsite data center environment and comply with safety requirements.
• Willingness to work approximately 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week, including weekends.
• Must be local to New Albany, Ohio, or willing to relocate.

⭐ Nice to Have

• Experience working in large-scale or hyperscale data centers.
• Experience with liquid-cooled data center racks.
• Knowledge of barcode scanning, inventory management, and asset tracking.
• BICSI Installer or Technician certification.
• Additional fiber optic installation, testing, or splicing certifications.
• Experience supporting critical network infrastructure and equipment deployments.

🔹 Interview Process

• Technical Interview: 30 minutes.
• Manager Interview: 15 minutes with Meta.

🔹 Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Meta Data Center, New Albany, Ohio.
• Work Arrangement: Fully onsite; no remote or hybrid option.
• Schedule: Approximately 12 hours per day, 4 days per week, including weekends.
• Exact shift arrangements will be shared after the offer.
• Candidates living more than one hour away must clearly understand and confirm their onsite commute or relocation arrangements before submission.

🔹 Why Join This Opportunity?

• Gain hands-on experience supporting Meta’s data center infrastructure.
• Work with enterprise-grade network equipment and fiber optic technologies.
• Develop practical skills in fiber splicing, network troubleshooting, and data center deployment.
• Collaborate with technical teams supporting large-scale infrastructure operations.
• Build your experience in data center and network infrastructure technologies.

📩 Interested candidates: Apply with your updated resume highlighting your hands-on fiber splicing experience, OSHA certification, and relevant data center or network infrastructure background.