Telecom / Data Center Network SME – Fiber Infrastructure

Oracle is seeking a Telecom / Data Center Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide leadership and guidance on the design, documentation, and delivery of fiber infrastructure across our global datacenter portfolio. This role will focus on setting standards, design production, reviewing designs, and consulting with internal teams and external partners to ensure consistency, scalability, and quality in structured cabling and network fiber systems. The SME will act as a trusted advisor to design, construction, and operations teams, bringing deep technical expertise while enabling efficient project delivery at hyperscale.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on datacenter fiber infrastructure, including rack layouts, patch panels, trunks, cross-connects, and structured cabling systems.
• Produce designs, oversee and review design documentation prepared by production teams, ensuring compliance with Oracle standards and constructability in the field.
• Consult with construction and delivery teams to resolve technical issues, troubleshoot design conflicts, and guide construction administration activities.
• Lead the development and maintenance of design standards, playbooks, and Bill of Materials (BoM) templates to drive repeatability and cost efficiency.
• Partner with procurement and engineering teams to align material selection and volume purchasing strategies with Oracle’s global deployment needs.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and vendor teams to integrate fiber infrastructure into overall datacenter network and facility designs.
• Support innovation and continuous improvement in fiber design practices, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and lifecycle reliability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in telecom or datacenter network engineering with an emphasis on fiber infrastructure.
• Strong expertise in structured cabling and fiber systems at scale, including design standards and documentation.
• Proven experience consulting on datacenter projects, including design production, oversight of design, construction administration, and vendor engagement.
• Solid knowledge of industry standards and best practices for large-scale fiber deployments.
• Ability to translate technical requirements into standardized documentation, BoMs, and design packages.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to guide internal teams and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hyperscale datacenter deployments and global standardization programs.
• Familiarity with emerging fiber technologies and advanced optical connectivity solutions.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.
• Industry certifications such as BICSI RCDD.
• Demonstrated success in driving consistency and repeatability across large, multi-region infrastructure programs.
• Proficiency with design software commonly used in datacenter and telecom engineering, including:
  • AutoCAD for detailed design documentation.
  • Revit or other BIM/VDC platforms for model-based coordination.
  • Fiber management design tools.
  • Microsoft Visio or similar tools for network diagrams and schematic layouts.

Disclaimer:

Certain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.

Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only

US: Hiring Range in USD from: $120,100 to $251,600 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.

Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle’s differing products, industries and lines of business.

Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.

Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:

1. Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion

2. Short term disability and long term disability

3. Life insurance and AD&D

4. Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)

5. Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts

6. Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits

7. 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match

8. Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.

9. 11 paid holidays

10. Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.

11. Paid parental leave

12. Adoption assistance

13. Employee Stock Purchase Plan

14. Financial planning and group legal

15. Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance

The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

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