Datacenter Technician

Insight Global · Denver metropolitan area, United States

Position: Data Center Technician (ISP + Fiber)

Company: Google Fiber

Location: Denver, CO (Homebase with 75%+ Travel Across the US)

Openings : 1

Hourly: $30 - 38/hr

Travel: 100% Expenses - Personal Credit Card Required for Immediate Purchases

Interview Process : 1 Round interview

Duration: 12 mo. contract with YoY extensions

Authorization: W2

Position Overview

Insight Global is seeking a Network Deployment Technician to support Google Fiber's network expansion and upgrade initiatives. This role has shifted heavily toward hands-on fiber deployment work rather than network commissioning and configuration activities.

The ideal candidate will have experience installing, troubleshooting, upgrading, and deploying fiber optic infrastructure in telecom, ISP, FTTH, or outside plant environments. This person will work in the field at Google Fiber huts and network locations throughout the region, supporting hardware upgrades, fiber installations, network expansion projects, and operational troubleshooting.

Candidates who enjoy hands-on field work, travel, and working directly with fiber infrastructure will be highly successful in this role.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in telecommunications, fiber optics, network deployment, or related field services
• Experience installing, deploying, upgrading, and troubleshooting fiber optic infrastructure
• Understanding of fiber optic cabling, fiber handling, and fiber installation best practices
• Experience working in telecom, ISP, FTTH (Fiber to the Home), data center, or network deployment environments
• Ability to follow deployment procedures, installation playbooks, and technical documentation
• Understanding of basic networking concepts, IP addressing, and network connectivity validation
• Ability to travel extensively (75-100%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Fiber splicing experience
• Experience working with optical transport or DWDM environments
• Familiarity with optical light levels and fiber testing
• Experience supporting Google Fiber, telecom carriers, ISPs, or broadband providers
• CCNA, CCENT, JNCIA, or related networking certifications
• Experience working inside network huts, headends, COs, or telecom facilities
• Ownership of personal fiber optic installation tools and cable preparation tools

Tools & Equipment Experience

• Fiber optic cable installation tools
• Fiber cutting and cable preparation tools
• Fiber testing equipment
• Optical power meters
• Fiber cleaning tools
• Network troubleshooting equipment
• Candidates with their own fiber tool kits are highly preferred

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Deploy new network equipment and support infrastructure upgrades across Google Fiber locations
• Install, route, terminate, and troubleshoot fiber optic cabling
• Perform network deployment activities within fiber huts and network facilities
• Upgrade existing infrastructure based on new materials, designs, and deployment standards
• Validate connectivity and troubleshoot deployment-related issues
• Follow deployment runbooks and installation procedures
• Work closely with engineering, operations, and deployment teams to ensure successful network expansion projects
• Travel to multiple Google Fiber sites to support ongoing deployment and upgrade initiatives