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Hailey Crabill

Senior Recruiter at IDR, Inc.
4.82
from 142 reviews
Job
Data Center Fiber Testing Lead
Norcross, Georgia, United States
CONTRACT TO HIRE
TERMS: contract to hire
START DATE: 9/28/26

IDR is seeking a Data Center Fiber Testing Lead to join a remote opportunity. This role involves providing technical leadership and execution for fiber testing projects within large-scale data centers across the US and Canada. It offers an exciting chance to support cutting-edge data center infrastructure in a dynamic industry environment.

Position Overview for the Data Center Fiber Testing Lead:

  • Execute fiber acceptance testing (OLTS, OTDR), analyze test results, troubleshoot failed optics, diagnose causes, and articulate findings to site and management.
  • Provide on-site technical leadership, escalate only habitual or unresolved issues, self-govern day-to-day problems, and communicate status to project management or escalate as needed.
  • Support national projects, including data center rack builds, structured cabling, and fiber testing, based on project demands.
  • Be 100% onsite in a road warrior capacity, traveling across various locations in the US and Canada, often staying 4-5 weeks at each site.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment with variable hours, ranging from 40 to 90+ hours per week depending on project needs.

Requirements for the Data Center Fiber Testing Lead:

  • Proven experience with fiber testing and troubleshooting in data center environments, including OLTS and OTDR testing (EXFO preferred).
  • Ability to troubleshoot failed optics, understand fiber types, connector types, fiber polarity, and root cause analysis.
  • Strong technical knowledge of fiber types, MPO-8 / MPO-12, LC-to-LC connections, OS2, and different optic/connection types.
  • Willingness to be 100% onsite, with a road-warrior mindset to travel extensively within the US and Canada.
  • Valid driver’s license and the ability to pass customer background checks covering records up to 12-15 years.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
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