Senior Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)
Application completed on Oracle
About This Role
About the Opportunity
Oracle is proud to partner with Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T) to support
transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses as they begin
their civilian technology careers. If you’ve completed the Server and Cloud
Application: Data Center Technician Pathway, this is your opportunity to put
your hands-on training, industry certifications, and mission-driven discipline
to work in one of Oracle’s world-class data centers.
Role Overview
As an Oracle Data Center Technician, you will be a vital liaison between our
engineering teams and the physical data center operations environment. You will
apply your WaV2T-acquired skills to troubleshoot and resolve server, network,
and facilities issues, ensuring Oracle’s cloud services remain robust and
reliable. Your experience with mission-critical operations, documentation, and
structured procedures will enable you to thrive in Oracle’s dynamic,
round-the-clock data centers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
* Leverage your WaV2T practical training and CompTIA certifications to install,
maintain, and optimize server and network hardware.
* Respond to and triage incidents affecting facility or IT operations using
your operational prioritization and incident response training.
* Diagnose and repair servers and networking equipment in accordance with
Oracle’s and industry best practices.
* Serve as a technical liaison, communicating clearly with technical and
non-technical teams.
* Manage inventory and logistics, ensuring accurate record-keeping of assets
and spare parts.
* Participate in 24/7 shift rotations to support continuous operations,
exhibiting teamwork and adaptability in a mission-critical environment.
* Plan and commission new rack equipment, assist with data center white space
design, and perform structured fiber and copper cabling.
* Adhere to compliance, safety, and environmental regulations, reflecting the
high standards of your military and WaV2T background.
Required Skills & Experience
* Successful completion of the Server and Cloud Application: Data Center
Technician Pathway (WaV2T), including CompTIA Tech+ and/or Linux+
certification (or equivalent military technical training/work experience).
* 0-1 years’ experience in IT infrastructure, military communications,
electronics, or data center support roles (including experience gained during
military service).
* Proficiency in troubleshooting servers, networking devices, and IT
equipment—enhanced by hands-on labs and real-world scenario training.
* Knowledge of data center operations, including electrical, cooling, airflow
management (hot aisle/cold aisle), and commissioning rack equipment.
* Strong skills in structured cabling (fiber and copper) and inventory
management.
* Understanding of systems administration (Linux and/or Windows, command line),
core OS services (SSH, Telnet, RDP, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP), networking
fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP), and IT hardware concepts (RAID, SAN, x86, SCSI,
FC, Ethernet, remote management tools).
* Physically able to lift up to 25kg and work in confined or elevated settings.
* Must be located near or willing to relocate to New Mexico.
Professional Attributes
* Mission-focused discipline, exceptional documentation, and strong
time-management skills.
* Demonstrated teamwork, clear communication, and the ability to follow
procedures under pressure.
* Commitment to continuous learning, safety, and compliance.
* Adaptability to new systems and willingness to contribute to a collaborative
environment.
Preferred Qualifications
* Academic Computer Science certificate (18 college credits) via WaV2T/Saint
Martin’s University.
* Experience with incident response, escalation, and change management in a
technical setting.
* Exposure to professional development activities like resume building,
LinkedIn optimization, and mock interviews.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
5 years of experience in client-facing, direct customer support and service,
data center, or related field experience
OR
High School Diploma, General Educational Development, or equivalent AND 4 years
of experience in client-facing, direct customer support and service, data
center, or related field experience
OR
Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Center
Operations or related field AND 3 years of experience in client-facing, direct
customer support and service, data center, or related field experience.
Job Skills:
Same as prior level plus;
Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and
mentoring on complex projects.
Incident Management and Response: Demonstrated ability to respond to and resolve
incidents quickly to maintain business continuity.
Cross-Functional/Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
teams and regions to achieve shared business goals.
IT Infrastructure/Server Trouble Shooting Experience:
3 years of experience in IT infrastructure, data center services, or server
administration.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience:
5 years of experience in client-facing, direct customer support and service,
data center, or related field experience
OR
High School Diploma, General Educational Development, or equivalent AND 4 years
of experience in client-facing, direct custome
OR
Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Center
Operations or related field AND 3 years of experience in client-facing, direct
customer support and service, data center, or related field experience.
Cloud Environment (Hyperscale) Experience :
3 years of experience in hyperscale cloud environments.
Certifications:
Data Center or Cloud Industry Certifications.
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