Lead Data Center Support Services Technician

Leads complex, data center hardware support services to ensure resilience, reliability, and availability at scale. Designs, governs, and signs off on advanced change activities and site augmentations, driving standardization of SOPs/MOPs across regions. Serves as the highest operational escalation point for incidents, leading cross-functional triage, root-cause analysis, and long-term corrective actions. Partners with engineering, capacity, networking, and security teams to anticipate risks, implement architectural improvements, and automate repeatable workflows. Mentors and develops teammates, uplifts best practices, and influences policy and process changes that improve performance across the group and organization. Requirements Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, OR equivalent work experience. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate interest and knowledge in the position and a willingness to learn on the job – gap year students also considered. Prefer 2-5 years of data center experience Experience working in a mission-critical operations environment. The position has a physical component requiring the ability to lift to 25Kg and may require working in cramped spaces or elevated locations. Thorough understanding of data center design, including electrical and cooling plant & operation thereof. Airflow management (hot aisle, cold aisle, containment etc.) Rack, and stack equipment including commissioning of new racks. Strong structured cabling skills on fiber & copper (e.g looming, term & test). Fully competent in own area of expertise-anticipates problems and develops contingency plans Leadership experience is a must (minimum 10 plus people in a quickly changing environment) Able to carry out directive without supervision Able to resolve issues on their own and apply stop gaps for damage control Able to address not just technicians, but management as well Able to coordinate with peer level IC’s and formulate solutions to a multitude of problems. Able to guide junior technicians and instruct them on proper etiquette and protocol Able to lift 50lbs. Able to climb a 9 ft. ladder. Ability to stand for up to 12 hours Required systems & hardware expertise Systems administration (Linux and/or Windows Servers - especially command line based). Hardware repair, diagnosis & break/fix. Networking fundamentals (DNS, TCP/IP, basic troubleshooting). IT Hardware Concepts (RAID, SAN, x86 architecture, SCSI, FC, ethernet, iLO). Base Operating System Installs and Configuration. 4 years for development preferred Core OS Services: SSH, Telnet, RDP, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, Serial communication etc. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. For clarity purposes, this means that Oracle is not in a position now, or in the future, to offer US immigration sponsorship. This includes, but is not limited to, support of H-1B, TN, O-1, or F-1 e.g. EAD, OPT, CPT, I-20, F-1 visa stamp etc. Are you an experienced Data Center Technician who has experience in data center design/operation, racking, stacking, hardware break-fix, and everything in between? Then we’d like to talk to you! Disclaimer: Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements. Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only US: Hiring Range in USD from $31.83 to $63.65 per hour; from: $66,200 to $132,400 per annum. May be eligible for equity. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion Short term disability and long term disability Life insurance and AD&D Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child) Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match 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. 11 paid holidays 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. Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Financial planning and group legal Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance Career Level - OP5 Key Responsibilities Datacenter Services Operations – Break/Fix and Hardware Maintenance Oversees lifecycle management for servers and components; sets standards for diagnosis, replacement, and performance validation without impacting critical workloads. Coaches teams on advanced power distribution practices and complex hardware interventions; validates that work meets reliability, safety, and SLA objectives. Datacenter Services Operations – Network Configuration, Installation, and Augmentation Leads the planning, risk assessment, and execution governance for large-scale network builds and migrations; validates architecture, cabling, and end-to-end connectivity. Defines acceptance criteria and sign-off gates for network changes; ensures interoperability and error-free integration with upstream and downstream systems. Technical Support and Trouble Shooting Owns the escalation queue and trend analysis; directs complex investigations, establishes fix-forward plans, and ensures high-quality documentation of resolutions within SLAs. Shapes the ticket taxonomy, triage playbooks, and automation triggers to improve response consistency and speed. Safety and Compliance – Safety, Security, Compliance, and Documentation Governs adherence to SOPs/MOPs and site rules for all high-risk work; ensures alignment with physical security procedures, local regulations, and audit requirements; verifies functional testing of security controls. Ensures comprehensive documentation, audit trails, and change records; prepares for and leads compliance reviews and remediations. Continuous Improvement Leads post-incident reviews and enterprise-level RCAs; socializes learnings and implements durable design/process changes that reduce risk across the fleet. Partners with engineering to mitigate availability risks, reduce single points of failure, and improve observability and alert fidelity. Collaboration, Vendor Relations, and Leadership Mentors technicians and specialists; sets expectations for execution quality, safety, and customer focus; builds capability through training and coaching. Influences staffing and readiness plans for on-call and peak events; models inclusive practices and cross-team collaboration. Core Responsibilities Planning & Execution – Drives completion of complex and/or ambiguous work areas in accordance with broad project requirements. Provides leadership to team members on shifting priorities and resources according to team needs. Collaboration & Partnership – Collaborates across Lines of Business to lead the delivery of impactful work and provide support for critical team objectives. Leverages advanced understanding of business, stakeholder, and/or customer needs to build partnerships within and outside of team. Problem Solving – Proactively develops and shares procedures to identify and resolve complex issues, serving as the final non-managerial escalation point for the team. Collects and reviews data and/or information to troubleshoot the most complex errors. Continuous Learning – Models continuous learning by actively seeking to expand knowledge and learning new skills and/or tools, and staying current with trends and best practices in one's field. Seeks out and leverages feedback and advanced training to refine improve skills. Continuous Improvement – Recommends, implements, and shares strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of complex processes, protocols, and workflows for own and other teams. We’re committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io or by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io in the United States. Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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