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Oracle Senior Data Centre Technician in UTRECHT, Netherlands
Job Description
The next 5-10 years will see the software industry move away from on-premises software solutions towards software delivery via cloud-based services. Oracle number one strength is the size and strength of our software portfolio to which most of the business world is already addicted.
Our vision is to bring this to the Cloud from our app server and development tools to our dataset and people management software. We already have the core infrastructure that all of this is built on.
Oracle plans to maneuver the entire company’s tech focus to provide this.
Are you looking for a Data Center Technician position to join one of the most exciting Data Center launches in Oracle near Amsterdam?
Do the design/operation, racking, stacking, hardware break&fix and other activities in between sound exciting to you?
Are you interested in new challenges and being part of team working on critical projects?
Then we’d like to talk to you!
An Oracle Data Center Technician will be the technical liaison between the technology teams and the Data Center Environment. You are able to troubleshoot and solve hardware issues. As a skilled troubleshooter on a wide range of technical environments and systems, you understand which issues to escalate to the appropriate resolver groups. You create and maintain documentation on hardware technologies you support. You understand all aspects of the equipment you support. You know how to innovate to best serve your clients but also know how to take direction when it is given, paying attention to all details involved. You would also be expected to improve some of the processes and introduce automation with aim towards simplification.
You are able to execute small projects on your own and work with your manager in planning and executing larger local projects.
This position involves working on shift rota including standby.
Employment for all candidates is contingent upon satisfactory background checks.
Requirements
The candidate
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Systems OR equivalent work experience
Recent graduates are encouraged to apply if they can demonstrate interest and knowledge in the position and a willingness to learn on the job – gap year students also considered
Min 5 years of experience in IT Infrastructure support and server administration in a mid-sized environment (200 - 1000+ server systems).
Min 5 years experience in data centre M&E equipment
Demonstrated examples of a drive to dig into the details of a system or process to solve customer problems
Experience working in a “mission critical operations” environment
The position has a physical component requiring the ability to lift up to 25Kg and may require working in cramped spaces or elevated locations
Ability to speak confidently and to communicate clearly in a virtual environment
Strong adherence to processes and be a Process Champion
Good communication skills (oral & written) and ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of customers and staff
Experience providing client-facing, direct customer support and service.
Ability to work productively in remote cross-functional teams or resourcefully and independently as an individual
Highly service-oriented, reliable, responsible, self-motivated
Good English command
Required Data Center experience
Rack, stack equipment including commissioning of new racks
Strong structured cabling skills on fibre & copper (e.g, term & test)
Required systems & hardware expertise
Systems administration (Linux and/or Windows Servers)
Hardware repair, diagnosis & break/fix
Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, basic troubleshooting)
IT Hardware Concepts (RAID, SAN, x86 architecture, SCSI, FC, ethernet)
Base Operating System Installs and configuration
Core OS Services: SSH, Telnet, RDP, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP etc.
Career Level - IC3
Responsibilities
Act as HW support expert liaison to other technical teams & non-technical teams (e.g.: networking, compute, compliance, business operations)
Understand internal customer problems and provide technical solution in timely manner
Participate in the installation, monitoring, maintenance, support, and optimization of all production server hardware at Oracle data centers
System board level repair and fault diagnosis to SLAs
Planning and commissioning new rack positions
Involvement with the design and commissioning of new whitespaces
Structured cabling installation is a significant part of this position
Keep up with the latest technologies and apply them appropriately
Adherence to defined Health & Safety processes at all times
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team without friction
Available to travel in EMEA
About Us
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When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.
We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector—and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.
Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.
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Disclaimer:
Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.
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