Data Center Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)

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.

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 Abilene, TX.

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.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from $ to $ per hour; from: $51,200 to $99,900 per annum. May be eligible for equity.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.
Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
2. Short term disability and long term disability
3. Life insurance and AD&D
4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
9. 11 paid holidays
10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
11. Paid parental leave
12. Adoption assistance
13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
14. Financial planning and group legal
15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Career Level - IC1