Catalyst Foundations: Data Center Technician Training Program – Dona Ana County, NM - US Veteran & Military Spouse

NM, United States

• Job Identification 346594
• Job Category All Roles
• Posting Date 10/01/2026, 03:41 PM
• Job Type Temporary Employee
• Does this position require a security clearance? No
• Years See Job Description
• Additional Info Visa / work permit sponsorship is not available for this position
• Applicants are required to read, write, and speak the following languages English

Anticipated Start Date (subject to change):
January 25, 2027

Start a career in technology—no prior IT experience required

Interested in a data center career but don’t have a technical background? Oracle’s Catalyst Foundations program is designed for people who are ready to learn, including military veterans looking to translate their skills and experience into a career in technology
.

Catalyst Foundations is a 12-week paid work and training program that prepares participants for a career in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) data center operations. Through hands‑on experience, technical training, mentorship, and career development, you’ll build the foundational skills needed to succeed as a Data Center Technician.

The goal of the program is for trainees to transition to permanent full‑time Data Center Technician positions, dependent on successfully completing the program.

Whether you’re a military veteran transitioning to a civilian career
, a recent high school graduate, or someone with experience in retail, hospitality, construction, manufacturing, logistics, or another field, we encourage you to apply if you’re excited to learn and build a career in technology. Prior technical experience or a degree is not required.

• During the program, you’ll receive hands‑on training while working alongside experienced technicians.
• You’ll develop foundational knowledge in server hardware, data center operations, networking fundamentals, Linux, cloud infrastructure, safety and operational best practices, troubleshooting methodologies, and inventory and logistics operations.
• You’ll also receive coaching, mentorship, and opportunities to continue developing your technical and professional skills throughout the program.

What you’ll do during the program

• Perform rack‑and‑stack activities for servers, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
• Assist with server deployments, hardware upgrades, component replacements, and decommissioning activities.
• Perform basic break/fix tasks following approved procedures.
• Support hardware lifecycle management.
• Learn troubleshooting techniques and elevate issues when appropriate.

• Install, organize, and label copper and fiber cabling.
• Assist with network equipment installations.
• Learn networking fundamentals and data center communication standards.

• Complete assigned work using approved ticketing systems.
• Document completed work and operational activities.
• Follow service‑level agreements (SLAs), operational procedures, and escalation processes.

• Receive, stage, audit, and ship equipment.
• Maintain inventory records.
• Support warehouse and material handling activities.

• Follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), and safety requirements.
• Follow Oracle security, compliance, and change management processes.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Demonstrated interest in technology and a desire to build a career in data center operations.
• Ability to learn…