Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)

Oracle•Abilene, TX

17d•$48,000 - $93,700•Onsite

About The Position

Oracle is partnering with Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T) to support transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses beginning civilian technology careers. This opportunity is intended for people who have completed the Server and Cloud Application: Data Center Technician Pathway and can apply their hands-on training, certifications, and experience in an Oracle data center. As an Oracle Data Center Technician, you will connect engineering teams with physical data center operations. You will troubleshoot and resolve server, network, and facilities issues to help keep Oracle cloud services reliable. The role involves working in a round-the-clock data center environment and applying mission-critical operational experience, documentation practices, and structured procedures. The position is near Abilene, and the technician must be located nearby or willing to relocate.

Requirements

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 or work experience.
0–1 years of experience in IT infrastructure, military communications, electronics, or data center support roles; military service experience may count.
Proficiency troubleshooting servers, networking devices, and IT equipment.
Knowledge of data center operations, including electrical systems, cooling, hot-aisle/cold-aisle airflow management, and rack equipment commissioning.
Strong structured cabling skills (fiber and copper) and inventory management skills.
Understanding of Linux and/or Windows systems administration and command line; core OS services including SSH, Telnet, RDP, FTP, NFS, DNS, and DHCP; networking fundamentals including DNS and TCP/IP; and hardware concepts including RAID, SAN, x86, SCSI, FC, Ethernet, and remote management tools.
Ability to lift up to 25 kg and work in confined or elevated settings.
Must be located near or willing to relocate to Abilene.
Mission-focused discipline, strong documentation and time-management skills, teamwork, clear communication, and ability to follow procedures under pressure.
Commitment to continuous learning, safety, and compliance, with adaptability to new systems and collaborative work.

Nice To Haves

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 such as resume building, LinkedIn optimization, and mock interviews.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, and optimize server and network hardware, applying WaV2T practical training and CompTIA certifications.
Respond to and triage incidents affecting facility or IT operations.
Diagnose and repair servers and networking equipment according to Oracle and industry best practices.
Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical teams as a technical liaison.
Manage inventory and logistics, maintaining accurate records of assets and spare parts.
Participate in 24/7 shift rotations to support continuous operations.
Plan and commission new rack equipment, assist with data center white space design, and perform structured fiber and copper cabling.
Follow compliance, safety, and environmental regulations.