Data Center Technician — Hands-On Ops (Ashburn)

Oracle; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short/long term disability

Life insurance & AD&D

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Oracle Corporation in Ashburn, VA is seeking a full-time Data Center Technician to support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure operations. The role focuses on logistics, breakfix, and hands-on hardware tasks in a fast-paced data center.

You will work with teams across engineering, security, and logistics to ensure high availability. The position requires physical work, weekend/night shifts, and a valid vehicle for commuting to the Ashburn facility.

Qualifications

• Completed the 12-week Catalyst Data Center Training Program.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to resolve tickets independently.
• Willingness to learn new technical skills and follow established processes with precision.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in an inclusive team environment.
• Solid understanding of fundamental mathematical and computational concepts.
• Professional demeanor with strong communication skills.
• Understand that this role is physically demanding and requires hands-on work rather than desk-based tasks.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, and work in tight spaces as required.
• Ability to work non-standard hours, including weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
• Must have own vehicle for reliable transportation to the Ashburn, VA data center location.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Responsibilities

• Shipping and receiving: inspect, accept/reject goods, verify shipments, and track all inbound/outbound activity.
• Inventory management: maintain asset location records and perform cycle counts.
• Safely move and stage equipment; support installation/removal of hardware.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and vendors to meet project deliverables.
• Ensure safety and security compliance in all logistics operations.
• Document equipment movements and analyze logistics for process improvements.
• Provide escorts to supervise third-party vendors during maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware issues on servers, network devices, and storage systems.
• Replace faulty hardware components (CPU, RAM, drives, cards, power, cables).
• Install and decommission equipment during system upgrades or refreshes.
• Perform routine equipment/system maintenance.
• Monitor for issues and respond swiftly to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and vendors to resolve complex issues.
• Manage and update service tickets.
• Follow standard operating and maintenance procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and security of operational areas.

Skills

Ticket resolution

Tech enthusiasm

Willingness to learn

Team collaboration

Math & computing basics

Strong communication

Hands-on required

Non-standard hours

Own vehicle

Visa sponsorship not available

Education

High school diploma

Catalyst Data Center Training

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

Job description

Oracle Corporation in Ashburn, VA is seeking a full-time Data Center Technician to support Oracle Cloud Infrastructure operations. The role focuses on logistics, breakfix, and hands-on hardware tasks in a fast-paced data center.

You will work with teams across engineering, security, and logistics to ensure high availability. The position requires physical work, weekend/night shifts, and a valid vehicle for commuting to the Ashburn facility.