Senior Data Center Infrastructure Technician, JoinOCI

$85,800 - $178,200/Yr

Oracle - Irving, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Irving, TX

Publishing Industries

About the position

As a Senior Data Center Infrastructure Technician at Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), you will be responsible for managing on-site vendor activities, ensuring quality assurance, and overseeing project planning and control within data centers located in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area. This role requires a hands-on approach to deliver solutions for OCI's valued customers, focusing on structured cabling and adherence to quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site vendor activities and connectivity within expansions and projects.
• Set clear expectations with the site team and build relationships with installation partners.
• Perform physical inspections to ensure vendor work meets quality standards.
• Validate physical installs, test reports, and material accuracy during network expansions.
• Create and maintain daily project and program scope, schedules, and achievements.
• Collaborate with the Data Center Operations team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure vendor cabling and fiber equipment meet OCI specifications.
• Manage daily work through internal tooling systems such as JIRA and Confluence.
• Identify and respond to risks and high-priority issues effectively.
• Document activities and ensure consistency with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participate in training to bridge skill gaps and learn new technologies.
• Train peers in industry standards.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience with structured cabling.
• Expert knowledge of industry cable testing procedures and equipment for multiple cabling systems (Copper/fiber testing, OTDR, VFL, etc.).
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interest in learning new data center networking concepts and technology.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel within a dedicated Availability Domain.

Nice-to-haves

• 2-year or 4-year degree or relevant work experience.
• 3 years of experience in structured cabling (Copper/Fiber) and testing of cables.
• Ability to read and comprehend cut-sheets and cabling matrices.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Supplemental life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
• Flexible vacation and paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Financial planning and group legal services
• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance