12-Week Data Center Technician Trainee – Veteran Friendly

Oracle Corporation; New Mexico; On-site; USD 18,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Oracle Corporation offers a Catalyst Foundations program in Dona Ana County, NM, a 12-week paid work-and-training opportunity to build core data center skills with a view to permanent roles in OCI data center operations. Start date January 25, 2027; open to veterans, recent graduates, and others seeking a tech career.

No prior technical background required; participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development while learning server hardware, networking basics, Linux, and

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated interest in technology and desire to build a career in data center operations.
• Ability to learn technical concepts and follow documented procedures with precision.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
• Basic understanding of mathematical and computational concepts; basic computer skills (MAC helpful).
• Professional attitude with a customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds safely and to work in a data center environment (climb ladders, at height, confined spaces).
• Willingness to work non-standard schedules including nights, weekends, holidays; travel locally up to 5% domestically.

Responsibilities

• Data center operations and hardware support during the program.
• Network installation and cabling activities.
• Ticket management and documentation of operational work.
• Inventory and logistics handling.
• Safety, SOP/MOP compliance and change management processes.
• Learning and applying troubleshooting techniques with supervision.

Skills

Interest in tech

Learning aptitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Math basics

Computer skills

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Transportation access

Local travel

Job description

Oracle Corporation offers a Catalyst Foundations program in Dona Ana County, NM, a 12-week paid work-and-training opportunity to build core data center skills with a view to permanent roles in OCI data center operations. Start date January 25, 2027; open to veterans, recent graduates, and others seeking a tech career.

No prior technical background required; participants gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development while learning server hardware, networking basics, Linux, and