Data Center Technician

Key Skills

PHP Programming, Ruby on Rails, Java Programming, Design, Python Programming, Database, SQL, Perl Programming, Linux Operating system, C# Programming

Job Description

An Oracle Data Center Technician will be the technical liaison between the technology teams and the 24x7 Data Center Environment. You are able to troubleshoot and solve all but the most complex infrastructure issues. As a skilled troubleshooter on a wide range of Data Center equipment you understand which issues to escalate to the appropriate resolver groups. You create and maintain documentation on technologies you support. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to innovate and make decisions on your own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved. You are flexible on hours and shift schedules to meet business needs. Will start on overnight shift. Expected to improve current processes, and introduce automation with aim towards simplification.

Responsibilities:

Act as technical liaison for our off-site teams. Champion standardization, innovate to simplify, increase efficiency while driving down cost. Ensure that contractors and vendors are delivering quality services and that all SLAs are being met. You will be responsible for executing small projects on your own and working with your manager in planning and executing larger local projects. You will need to understand all aspects of the equipment you support.

Qualifications:

Must be able to work long shifts including nights and weekends. Must be able to walk long distances and lift 50lbs + repeatedly while on shift. Must have demonstrated expertise in enterprise hardware installation, troubleshooting and repair and two or more of these areas:

• Systems administration (Linux and/or Windows Servers)
• Networking (DNS, TCP/IP)
• Programming / scripting (Java, Perl, Ruby, C#, and/or PHP)
• Demonstrated examples of process improvement execution
• Demonstrated examples of a drive to dig into the details of a system or process to solve customer problems
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Ability to work independently, with little direct management
• Experience supporting large, Enterprise customers in an Operations environment

 Candidate Profile:

• Knowledge of data center ecosystem (mechanical, electrical, networking, and structured cabling)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a Data Center Operations role focused on break/fix work without close guidance
• Self-motivated to achieve excellence
• Focused on building up peers and inspiring improvement through being a positive role model

 Define, design, and implement network communications and solutions within a fast-paced, leading edge database/applications company.

Responsible for creating and implementing system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system. Manage the load configurations of a central data communication processor and make recommendations for purchase or upgrade of data networks. Coordinate terminal orders and cable installation, network system planning, upgrading, monitoring, testing, and servicing. Approves action requests and specifies purchase requisitions. Negotiates and places orders with common carriers. May play a team leader role for developing System Administrators.

Leading contributor individually and as a team member, providing direction and mentoring to others. Work is non-routine and very complex, involving the application of advanced technical/business skills in area of specialization. Eight years of related experience in a medium to large network distributed and computing environment. BS in Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

An Oracle Data Center Technician will be the technical liaison between the technology teams and the 24x7 Data Center Environment. You are able to troubleshoot and solve all but the most complex infrastructure issues. As a skilled troubleshooter on a wide range of Data Center equipment you understand which issues to escalate to the appropriate resolver groups. You create and maintain documentation on technologies you support. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to innovate and make decisions on your own, but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved. You are flexible on hours and shift schedules to meet business needs. Will start on overnight shift. Expected to improve current processes, and introduce automation with aim towards simplification.