Data Center Technician

Job Description

• Hardware installation and decommission of enterprise servers and cabling infrastructure.
• Fix and repair of data center hardware and networking infrastructure within Service Level Agreements (SLA).
• Rack and stack data center equipment, including servers, networking devices, monitoring systems and other equipment.
• Landing racks, cabling, power up and handoff of servers to internal provisioning teams.
• Handle daily work through internal tooling systems such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Perform moderately complex problem solving with some assistance and guidance.
• Document activities and strictly align to SOPs.
• Inventory process: receive, track, and ship data center equipment as needed.
• Install, label, and fix fiber/copper/telecom cables as well as patch panel systems.
• Understand, interpret, and align to local site requirements.
• Be punctual in arriving for shifts on time and provide proper handover reports after shift.
• Provide on‑call emergency support at pre‑determined times.
• Participate and complete training that aligns with corporate objectives to bridge skill gaps and learn new relevant technologies.
• Support and receive direction from senior team members.
• Accomplish standard assignments without assistance by exercising judgement within defined policies and processes.
• Handle problems of moderate scope requiring review of a variety of factors.
• Develop professional expertise, applying company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues.

• Knowledge of server, storage, and network hardware systems and components.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Good team player.
• Strong interest in learning new DC concepts and technology.
• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb a 9 ft ladder.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Shift schedule rotates, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Knowledge of IT hardware concepts (RAID, Linux/Unix, CLI, etc.).
• Good computer skills.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work 10‑12 hour shifts.
• Experience with mainstream ticketing systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Client experience is preferred.
• 2‑year or 4‑year degree or relevant work experience.
• 2 years of data center experience; 1 year of development experience.
• Linux administration knowledge / ability to run Linux commands.
• Data center networking knowledge.
• Experience in data center infrastructure projects.
• 1 year+ experience in structured cabling (copper/fiber) and cable testing.
• 1 year+ experience in cooling and electrical systems concepts inside the data center.
• Experience repairing Oracle servers is nice to have but not required.

This is a 24/7/365 on‑site position in Abilene, Texas. The role includes day/night shift, weekend, and holiday work with occasional travel based on business requirements. Biometric data consent is required for identity verification and access control. Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., climb a 9 ft ladder, stand and walk for extended periods, and work 10‑12 hour shifts.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Employment for all candidates is contingent upon passing a background check.

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.