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Oracle

Builds databases, business apps and cloud services

Senior Data Center Support Services Technician

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-time$27.64 - $56.83 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware systems and components.
  • Knowledge of IT hardware concepts, including RAID, Linux/Unix, and command-line interfaces.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb a 9-foot ladder, and stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Ability to work 10–12-hour shifts on a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Ability to travel as required.
  • Consent to processing of biometric data for identity verification and access control.
  • Preferred: A two-year or four-year degree, or relevant work experience.
  • Preferred: Two years of data center experience and one year of development experience.
  • Preferred: Linux administration knowledge and ability to run Linux commands.
  • Preferred: Data center networking knowledge.
  • Preferred: Experience in data center infrastructure projects.
  • Preferred: At least one year of experience with structured copper/fiber cabling and cable testing.
  • Preferred: At least one year of experience with data center cooling and electrical systems concepts.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities for team members to work with servers, server components, and main hardware to ensure efficient performance throughout the hardware lifecycle.
  • Guide and coach less experienced technicians on best practices for power distribution units and replacement hardware, including removing and troubleshooting hardware without disturbing critical infrastructure.
  • Guide less experienced technicians in implementing designed and defined network communications and solutions, and sign off on client configurations within environments.
  • Validate cabling, network environment builds, and connectivity; verify that devices are connected and error-free.
  • Monitor and assign work in a ticketing environment, mentor less experienced technicians or implement technical solutions to enhance or troubleshoot systems within service-level agreements, identify and escalate trends, and document maintenance steps or resolutions.
  • Oversee adherence to established standard operating procedures and maintenance operation protocols, ensuring work aligns with site and colocation-vendor rules and is properly signed off at data center or customer sites.
  • Uphold security procedures and conduct functional testing of security in accordance with applicable local regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines during on-site work at customer locations and offices, with limited supervision.
  • Train others in advanced repair techniques aligned with corporate objectives and follow procedures for operational data center change-control processes.
  • Identify and analyze recurring problems or trends, escalate issues to senior peers, external experts, and operations teams, and engage global teams on local issues.
  • Lead collaboration with project teams and colocation partners to test and validate the installation, operation, and performance of electrical and mechanical systems, and coordinate site utility requirements.
  • Act as a technical liaison for technical and non-technical teams, providing subject-matter expertise to identify and resolve resiliency, reliability, and availability risks.
  • Ensure contractors and vendors deliver quality services and meet service-level agreements.
  • Contribute to quality assurance through process creation and training less experienced peers.
  • Complete complex or ambiguous tasks according to project requirements with limited instructions, and guide team members on shifting priorities and resources.
  • Collaborate across teams to lead delivery of impactful work and support critical team objectives; use knowledge of business, stakeholder, and customer needs to build internal and external partnerships.
  • Develop and share procedures to resolve routine and non-routine issues, serve as an escalation point, and review information to troubleshoot complex errors.
  • Seek ongoing learning and feedback, use advanced training to improve skills, and stay current with field trends and best practices.
  • Recommend, implement, and share improvements to complex processes, protocols, and workflows.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with mainstream ticketing systems.
  • Client experience.
  • Experience repairing and working on Oracle servers.

About the Company

Oracle

Builds databases, business apps and cloud services

Oracle builds databases, business applications, and cloud infrastructure for companies and public-sector organizations. Oracle Database stores and processes business data, while Oracle Cloud Infrastructure provides computing, storage, and networking for applications and AI workloads. Fusion Cloud Applications support finance, human resources, supply chains, and customer service, helping businesses manage everyday operations and reporting. Customers pay for cloud subscriptions and usage, software licenses, support, hardware, and consulting, with deployment options in Oracle's cloud or their own data centers. Oracle was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Founded
1977

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