Smacforce Consulting

We are seeking a hands-on Data Center Audit Technician to support large-scale infrastructure environments. This role focuses on fiber/cabling installation, infrastructure validation, and network auditing within high-performance data centers.

This is a great opportunity for candidates with experience in fiber optics, structured cabling, and data center operations to work in enterprise environments supporting critical infrastructure systems.

Key Responsibilities Infrastructure Auditing & Validation

• Perform network audits and infrastructure validation across data center environments
• Verify fiber and copper connectivity across racks, patch panels, and switching equipment
• Conduct circuit tracing and port validation
• Identify discrepancies between installed infrastructure and engineering documentation
• Document findings and support remediation efforts

Fiber & Cabling Installation

• Install, route, and maintain fiber optic (SMF/MMF) and copper cabling
• Perform high-volume patching, cross-connects, and MAC work (Moves, Adds, Changes)
• Ensure proper cable routing, dressing, labeling, and organization standards
• Support structured cabling in MDF/IDF and data hall environments

Fiber Testing & Troubleshooting

• Perform testing using tools such as:
  • OTDR (Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer)
  • VFL (Visual Fault Locator)
  • Fluke or TBerd testers
• Diagnose:
  • Signal loss
  • Faulty connections
  • Fiber damage or mis-patching
• Support resolution of connectivity and infrastructure issues

Rack & Equipment Support

• Perform rack & stack installations for servers, switches, and network equipment
• Support infrastructure deployment and hardware installation
• Assist with cable management and equipment organization

Documentation & Reporting

• Update:
  • Cable labels
  • Port mappings
  • Rack diagrams
• Document:
  • Audit findings
  • Infrastructure discrepancies
  • Completed work and validations
• Work through ticketing systems and follow standard processes

✅ Required Qualifications

• Experience with fiber optic cabling (installation, patching, or testing)
• Knowledge of structured cabling systems (fiber and copper)
• Ability to read network diagrams, rack layouts, and cabling designs
• Hands-on experience in data center or similar technical environments
• Basic understanding of networking (Layer 1–2 concepts)

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • OTDR / VFL / Fluke / TBerd testing tools
• Data center experience (AWS, Google, Meta, etc.)
• Experience with:
  • cable tracing, validation, or QA/QC
• Familiarity with:
  • TIA/EIA standards
  • Patch panels, MDF/IDF environments

Work Environment

• Onsite, large-scale data center facilities
• Fast-paced, production-critical environment
• Requires:
  • Standing and walking for extended periods
  • Lifting up to 40–50 lbs
  • Working around live infrastructure

What Success Looks Like

• High attention to detail with accurate validation and documentation
• Ability to follow processes, standards, and safety protocols
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting ability
• Maintaining clean, organized, audit-ready environments

Why Apply

• Work in enterprise / hyperscale data center environments
• Gain experience in network validation and infrastructure auditing
• Opportunity for career growth into network engineering or data center engineering
• Competitive pay and potential for long-term opportunities

✅ Simple Breakdown

50% Infrastructure validation & audit

30% Cabling & fiber work

20% Troubleshooting & documentation