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Oracle

Builds databases, business apps and cloud services

Data Center Technician

System AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAshburn, VA, USA$27.64 - $56.83 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware systems and components.
  • Able to lift up to 50 pounds and climb a 9-foot ladder.
  • Available for rotating shifts that include nights, weekends, and holidays; able to work 10–12-hour shifts.
  • Able to stand and walk for extended periods.
  • Knowledge of information technology hardware concepts, including RAID, Linux/Unix, and command-line interfaces.
  • Good computer skills.
  • Willing to travel as required.
  • A 2-year or 4-year degree or relevant work experience is preferred as an alternative.
  • Two years of data center experience and one year of development experience are preferred.
  • Linux administration knowledge and ability to run Linux commands are preferred.
  • Data center networking knowledge is preferred.
  • Experience in data center infrastructure projects is preferred.
  • At least one year of structured copper/fiber cabling experience and cable testing is preferred.
  • At least one year of experience with data center cooling and electrical systems concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Identify opportunities for team members to work with servers, server components, and main hardware to ensure efficient performance throughout their 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 and instruct less experienced technicians on implementing designed and defined network communications and solutions, and sign off on client configurations within environments.
  • Validate cabling and network environment builds, establish connectivity, and 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 troubleshoot or enhance systems within service-level agreements; identify and escalate trends; and document steps and resolutions.
  • Oversee adherence to standard operating procedures and maintenance operation protocols, ensuring tasks comply with site and colocation vendor rules and obtaining sign-off at data center or customer sites.
  • Uphold established security procedures and conduct functional testing of security in accordance with applicable local regulations.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines, including personal protective equipment and site-access or data-site requirements, during on-site work at customer locations and offices, with limited supervision.
  • Train others in advanced repair techniques aligned with corporate objectives and follow standard procedures for operational data center change control.
  • Identify recurring problems or trends, escalate issues to senior peers, external experts, and the operations team, and engage the global team on local issues.
  • Analyze recurring problems or trends, escalate identified issues to external experts and the operations team, and engage the global team on local issues.
  • Lead collaboration with project teams and colocation partners to test and validate 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 in accordance with project requirements with limited instructions, and guide team members on shifting priorities and resources according to team needs.
  • Collaborate across teams to lead delivery of impactful work and support critical team objectives; use understanding of business, stakeholder, and customer needs to build internal and external partnerships.
  • Develop and share procedures to identify and resolve routine and non-routine issues, serve as an escalation point for the team, and review information to troubleshoot complex errors.
  • Seek learning and feedback, pursue advanced training, and stay current with trends and best practices in the field.
  • Recommend, implement, and share improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of complex processes, protocols, and workflows.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with mainstream ticketing systems is a plus.
  • Client experience is preferred.
  • Experience repairing and working on Oracle servers is nice to have but not required.

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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