About the Role
CCI Systems, Inc. is seeking Data Center Technicians responsible for installing, splicing, testing, and documenting fiber optic infrastructure within data center environments. This role supports high-performance network deployments by ensuring all systems meet quality standards, performance requirements, and customer specifications. Technicians play a critical role in delivering reliable fiber infrastructure for hyperscale data centers, enterprise networks, and next-generation connectivity. This position requires extensive travel across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Install cable systems within data halls, meet-me rooms, patch panels, and distribution frames.
- Support structured cabling builds including routing, labeling, and cable management standards.
- Execute work in live data center environments, adhering to change control and maintenance windows.
- Perform fusion splicing for single-mode and multi-mode fiber, including ribbon and loose tube configurations.
- Terminate fiber using standard connectors, pigtails, and panel systems.
- Conduct fiber testing using OTDR (bi-directional and characterization), OLTS / power meter testing, and VFL and inspection scopes.
- Ensure all work meets TIA/ANSI, BICSI, and customer standards.
- Analyze test results to ensure compliance with loss of budgets and customer specifications.
- Identify and troubleshoot fiber issues such as splice loss, macro/micro bends, and connector defects.
- Keep up-to-date records of project progress, including production sheets, time sheets, and necessary customer documentation.
- Participate in QA/AC processes and final acceptance walkthroughs.
- Maintain tools, test equipment, and company vehicles in working condition.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and other field crews.
- Produce accurate and complete documentation, including OTDR traces and test reports, as-built drawings and splice records, and port mapping and labeling validation.
- Maintain knowledge of all organizational policies and governmental regulations.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by following CCI’s and customer policies and procedures.
- Adhere to ESD, laser safety, and data center handling protocols.
- Ensure confidentiality of company information.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
Requirements
- Experience working in live or mission-critical data center environments (hyperscale, enterprise) is required.
- Knowledge of fiber optic theory, including fiber loss, connector types, and various fiber classifications is required.
- Experience with both ribbon fiber and loose tube with combination in deribbonizing and ribbonizing preferred.
- Ability to test and troubleshoot fiber using OTDR, OLTS, Power Meters, and VFL preferred.
- Ability to use single and mass fusion splicing machines preferred.
- Ability to differentiate between different fiber sizes and colors preferred.
- Ability to read splicing matrix, splice, and test fiber in various environments preferred.
- Experience in structured cabling in high volume settings preferred.
- Experience reading and understanding schematics to execute structured cabling work.
- Proficiency with EXFO, JDSU, or similar test platforms preferred.
- Knowledge of fiber characterization (CD, PMD, advanced testing) is preferred.
- Certifications (BICSI, FOA, OEM-specific training) preferred.
- Ability to complete assigned work efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
- Proficient in prioritizing tasks and adapting schedules to accommodate evolving requirements.
- Ability to detect safety issues and work independently.
- Record and document testing per customer specifications.
- Complete daily production reports to document work performed.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.
- Proficient with MS Office and various web-based software.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Must be willing to travel full-time (up to 100%) nationwide, with work locations changing weekly.
- Travel assignments may last up to three weeks at a time, followed by one week off.
- Work flexible hours, including nights/weekends and overtime as required by project schedules.
- Ability to lift 50+ lbs. and work in confined spaces, at heights, and extended on-site hours.
- Mechanically inclined and able to safely use hand tools and equipment.
- Maintain a professional attitude with coworkers, customers, and clients.
Skills
- Fiber optic installation
- Fiber optic splicing
- Fiber optic testing
- Fiber optic documentation
- Structured cabling
- Cable management
- Fusion splicing
- OTDR testing
- OLTS testing
- VFL testing
- TIA/ANSI standards
- BICSI standards
- Troubleshooting
- Record keeping
- QA/AC processes
- Tool maintenance
- Test equipment maintenance
- Project coordination
- Documentation production
- Policy adherence
- Safety procedures
- ESD protocols
- Laser safety protocols
- Data center handling protocols
- MS Office proficiency
- Web-based software proficiency
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
- Travel
Experience Level
- Required experience in live or mission-critical data center environments
- Preferred experience with ribbon fiber and loose tube
- Preferred experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting
- Preferred experience with single and mass fusion splicing
- Preferred experience in structured cabling in high volume settings
Education Level
- BICSI certifications preferred
- FOA certifications preferred
- OEM-specific training preferred
About the Company
- CCI Systems, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company with over 70 years of experience.
- Our mission is to make life better through devotion to our world-class employees and delivering innovative solutions for our customers.
- Our culture fosters collaboration, growth, and shared success.
- We build the networks that connect communities and power the future.
- We provide end-to-end network and infrastructure solutions, helping upgrade and expand broadband across industries including wireline, wireless, energy, data centers, enterprise, tribal communities, and government and education sectors.
