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Data Center Technician- 8 Week Assignment

TEKsystems

Austin, TXContract / Temporary$38–42/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$38–42/hr
Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Data Center Technician assignment involves working in MDF/IDF closets to terminate and test fiber connections, troubleshoot connectivity, and label cables in the FIM database. The posting seeks technicians with prior fiber patch-panel and networking experience who can begin work immediately. The assignment is an eight-week contract, fully onsite in Austin, with a stated hourly pay range and a daily food and lodging stipend.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fiber OpticsPatch PanelsNetworkingFiber TestingFiber CleaningLC TerminationCat6 CablingSplicingMypatchSurfElevation

Qualifications

Prior Fiber Patch Panel ExperienceSolid Networking Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

8 week Data Center Opportunity Located in Temple, TX- Will get stipend for food and lodging

We need Datacenter Technicians that have worked within MDF/IDF closets terminating patch panels with fiber LC connectors, ensuring the connectivity(lights are blinking), troubleshooting if the lights don't blink(OTDR/ VFL/Fluke), and label the cable and ensure the proper label is in the FIM database. The fibers could connect to multiple appliances so understanding of connectivity is very important. We are looking for people that can hit the ground running and have done this type of work in the past. Main two things they need is experience with Fiber patch panel and solid networking experience.

If they have used meta's softward/database that is a huge plus- Mypatch, surf and elevation

If they have worked at Meta in the past 6 months, they cannot go back. They also are not allowed to poach from other contractors on site.

Perdiem is $161/dy for food and lodging and will be paid for every day they work 7 days a week.

They will recieve 2x for OT hours instead of 1.5x

Skills

Fiber, Patch Panels, Fiber optic, Cat6, Cabling, Splicing

Top Skills Details

Fiber,Patch Panels,Fiber optic

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Cleaning and polishing fiber

Terminating LC connectors

Using fiber testing equipment

Mypatch, surf and elevation are the meta tools they use for this job, it would be a slam dunk if they have used them.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

Were a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. Were a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. Were strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Were building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,324 open Data Center Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$38–42/hr
  • Texas median$30–54/hr179 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–54/hr1,005 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $40/hr, is 5% below the Texas median midpoint ($42/hr) — in the middle half of Data Center Technician hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 225 open Data Center Technician jobs in Texas and 1,324 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Data Center Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (968 postings).
Education
209 of the 1,324 open Data Center Technician jobs (16%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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