Data Center Validation Technician

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Validation & Troubleshooting Technician to support the build and turn-up of large-scale data centers. This role sits between installation and engineering—focused on identifying and resolving connectivity and hardware issues to ensure systems are fully operational before handoff.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot network and connectivity issues
• Run, test, and validate fiber and copper cabling using standard tools
• Swap and validate optics (SFP/QSFP), patch cables, and hardware components
• Perform power cycling and basic configuration checks on switches and devices
• Use tablets/runbooks to compare expected vs actual system states
• 50/50 work between installation and troubleshooting

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience in data center, telecom, or network environments
• Basic understanding of networking (ports, VLANs, TCP/IP, connectivity)
• Hands-on experience with fiber (LC), copper cabling, and testing tools
• Familiarity with network hardware (switches, routers, optics)
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to follow logical processes
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Company DescriptionAbout KCI:
As a professional service-based partnership, we offer reliability, expertise, and peace of mind for all your network infrastructure management needs. As a resource partner our clients can trust, we offer Legacy Network Care and Support, Professional Network Optimization, Transformation and Deployment Services, and Technical Staffing Resources for Telecommunications Service Providers and OEMs.Company DescriptionAbout KCI:\r\nAs a professional service-based partnership, we offer reliability, expertise, and peace of mind for all your network infrastructure management needs. As a resource partner our clients can trust, we offer Legacy Network Care and Support, Professional Network Optimization, Transformation and Deployment Services, and Technical Staffing Resources for Telecommunications Service Providers and OEMs.