DC Infrastructure Operations Lead

Description

The Data Center Infrastructure & Operations Lead will take day-to-day ownership of physical data center operations and the relationships with third-party colocation providers. The position will lead structured cabling, fiber, equipment installation, remediation, and infrastructure-improvement activities across supported facilities. This individual will direct technicians, vendors, contractors, and service providers while remaining prepared to perform hands-on physical infrastructure work. The role will establish and enforce standards for cabling, labeling, testing, rack layouts, asset records, and operational documentation. It will also coordinate work across network, server, storage, cybersecurity, facilities, engineering, carrier, and vendor teams.

Skills

Data center operations, Data center, structure cabling, fiber installation, leadership communication, cat6, cat5, Cable, Cabling, Rack and stack, Troubleshooting

Top Skills Details

1. Structured Cabling and Fiber Infrastructure

Deep hands-on experience with fiber splicing, termination, patching, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and remediation. The candidate should also understand copper cabling standards, including Cat5e, Cat6, and Cat6A installation, certification, labeling, routing, and documentation.

1. Data Center Infrastructure Operations

Experience owning the daily physical operations of an enterprise data center, including rack-and-stack activities, equipment moves, adds and changes, rack-space governance, infrastructure documentation, capacity awareness, and physical installation readiness.

1. Technical and Vendor Leadership

Demonstrated ability to direct technicians, contractors, cabling crews, colocation providers, and multi-vendor teams. This includes assigning work, validating workmanship, escalating issues, maintaining operational continuity, and ensuring work is tested, documented, and completed according to established standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Candidates should have at least seven years of experience supporting enterprise data centers, structured cabling, low-voltage infrastructure, or a closely related environment. At least five years of hands-on fiber-optic and structured-cabling experience is required, including splicing, termination, testing, troubleshooting, patch panels, and remediation. The individual must have experience leading technicians, contractors, subcontractors, or cabling crews and validating the quality of their work. Strong documentation, organization, prioritization, communication, escalation, and cross-functional coordination skills are required. Candidates must possess a valid drivers license, be able to travel approximately 35%, lift up to 50 pounds, work from ladders, and perform physical work in data center environments.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goodlettsville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $55.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Goodlettsville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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.