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Allstates Consulting Services
Data Center Technician
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A Data Center Technician or Engineer organizes data access, maintenance and access support to a data center. Maybe help to store and organize data, such as an organization's records or financial information. Ensures that users can easily access the information they need and that data are protected from unauthorized access.
$137,547 / year median in Alabama
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Allstates Consulting Services is seeking experienced lead-level Field Technicians and Data center Fiber leads to perform structured fiber circuit audits across active data center environments. This is a hands-on, high-volume role requiring precision, technical discipline, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve contaminated fiber circuits on the first attempt. This is not an entry-level or helper position. Candidates must arrive with demonstrated fiber optics experience and the technical aptitude to be quickly trained on customer-specific tooling and logging platforms. Must be a US Citizen Pay is $18 an hour taxable and $22 an hour Per-diem for a total of $40 an hour package with access to benefits and 401K with company match. Key Responsibilities Perform end-to-end fiber circuit audits across multiple DMARC locations within a single shift Clean, scope, and inspect fiber end-faces using industry-standard tools and techniques Conduct light level testing using optical power meters and light sources at 1310nm and 1550nm wavelengths Identify and resolve fiber contamination issues, distinguishing between contamination and physical damage Escalate unresolvable faults following defined escalation procedures Log all test results, pass/fail outcomes, and actions taken into a customer-provided mobile/web application Scan and validate cable barcodes using Bluetooth scanners (Code 128 standard) Confirm polarity using IR cards where required Maintain accurate documentation and ensure complete, first-time records with no missing data fields Adhere to all ESD, PPE, and site safety requirements Required Qualifications Fiber Optics Experience Minimum 3+ years of hands-on fiber optic cabling experience in data centers, network rooms, or similar restricted facilities Demonstrated experience with LC, MPO/MTP, and SC connector types Previous experience performing fiber circuit audits or circuit validations — must be able to describe scope, volume, and outcomes Working knowledge of DMARC environments and the technician's role within them Ability to distinguish between a contaminated end-face and physical fiber damage without guidance Cleaning & Inspection Proficiency with one-click cleaners, cassette cleaners, and reel-style cleaners Understanding of when to apply wet clean versus dry clean methodology Familiarity with proper cleaning sequences for both LC single connectors and MPO multi-fiber connectors Knowledge of common cleaning errors and how to avoid them Scoping & Testing Hands-on experience with fiber inspection scopes or video probes Ability to inspect MPO end-faces across all fiber positions and interpret results accurately Solid understanding of pass vs. fail criteria for fiber end-face inspections of ultra-low latency fiber connections Experience operating an optical power meter and light source — must be able to walk through a full light level test procedure Familiarity with expected power levels for multimode and single-mode circuits and ability to flag anomalies Working knowledge of