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Travel Data Center Technician

TEKsystems
$30.00 - $35.00 / hr
life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan
United States, Iowa, Council Bluffs
May 14, 2026
Description This role involves 75% nationwide travel and 25% work in the technician's home market. A specialized team of L2 data center technicians is being assembled to support a large-scale fiber infrastructure upgrade project. This initiative focuses on replacing legacy coax cabling with fiber across multiple data center locations. The team will act as a rapid deployment group, traveling to new sites to establish installation standards, workflows, and best practices during the first 6-8 weeks of each project. After successfully launching operations at one site, the team will transition to the next location and repeat the process. During periods between deployments, technicians will support ongoing operations at a designated data center within their home market. This role requires experienced data center technicians who can quickly step in, operate independently, and contribute immediately. Over time, additional entry-level technicians will be brought on to support long-term project completion. Skills * Data Center Operations * Cabling (Fiber & Legacy Replacement) * Troubleshooting * Cable Installation & Replacement Top Skills * Data Center * Cabling * Troubleshooting Additional Skills & Qualifications * Must be flexible and comfortable with frequent travel * Travel assignments typically last up to two weeks at a time * All travel arrangements will be coordinated and covered by the employer * Out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed * Meal allowance details to be confirmed Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Council Bluffs, IA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr. 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Council Bluffs,IA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 27, 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 We're 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. We're 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. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're 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.