> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2988082-data-center-technician-2](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2988082-data-center-technician-2). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Center Technician 2 - **Company:** Oracle - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Salary:** $57,491.0 - $118,206.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, Data Centers, Linux, RAID, Networking Hardware, Network Switches, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Network Server - **Published:** September 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2976685609-2 ## About the Role * Knowledge of server/storage/network hardware. * Strong interest in learning new DC concepts. * Strong verbal and written communication skills. * Day Shift - (4 days per week, 10-hour shifts). May include weekends and holidays. * Night Shift - (4 days per week, 10-hour shifts). May include weekends and holidays. * 3-5+ years working in an IT environment. * Experience solving problems on servers, networking devices and IT equipment. * Inventory management experience. Ordering, receiving, and shipping server parts. * Experience taking on-call shifts and ability to respond to critical events as needed. * Experience raising issues to Sr. onsite staff and management as needed. * IT Hardware Concepts knowledge (RAID, SAN, SCIS, Linux/Unix, GRUB) * Knowledge of trunk infrastructure is a plus. * Up to 10% travel may be required for this role Preferred Qualifications * 2-year or 4-year degree or 3-5+ Years of experience. * 1 year+ experience in Structured Cabling Copper/Fiber, testing of cables, Cooling and Electrical systems concepts inside the data center. ## Description What you'll be doing: * Hardware installation & configuration of enterprise servers and cabling infrastructure. * Hardware Break/Fix replacement of FRU's * Rack installation including putting racks in place, cabling, power up and hand off of servers to internal provisioning teams. * Troubleshooting and resolve Telco connectivity issues. * Troubleshoot & Replace Network Switch equipment. * You will communicate within a ticketing environment that is used and supervised by multiple internal Oracle Cloud service owners and teams. * Documentation of activities and build/modify SOP's. * Structured cabling, labeling, and troubleshooting of fiber/copper/telecom cables. * System power supplies and cabling install, fix and repair.Define, design, and implement network communications and solutions within a fast-paced, leading edge database/applications company. 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