Entry Level Data Center Engineer Jobs

New grad data center engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where hands-on internship work or a home lab portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, with employers like Amazon, Google, and Oracle hiring at this level now.

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Open roles430+
Top stateOregon
Top employerAmazon
Top cityBoardman, OR
Work type97% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
Senior Low Voltage Estimator - Data Center Construction
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Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
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Senior Low Voltage Estimator - Data Center Construction
Turner & Townsend Pty Limited
San Francisco, California
Project Management
Security & Protective Services
Technical Program Management
$130k - $160k/yr
Remote (US)
201-500

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Amazon.com
Data Center Engineering Operations Technician , DCEO Engr 4, CMH94
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Amazon.com
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Data Center Engineering Operations Technician , DCEO Engr 4, CMH94
Amazon.com
Hilliard, Ohio
Product Management
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$37 - $65/hr
Associate's degree
10,000+

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Oracle
Senior Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)
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Oracle
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Senior Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)
Oracle
Red Oak, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Maintenance & Repair
Skilled Trades
Specialized Engineering
10,000+

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Oracle
Senior Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)
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Senior Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)
Oracle
Phoenix, Arizona
Data Engineering
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Systems Administration
10,000+

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Oracle
Senior Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)
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Senior Data Center Support Services Technician - Washington Vets to Tech (WaV2T)
Oracle
Ashburn, Virginia
IT Support
IT Support & Systems Administration
Systems Administration
Technical Program Management
10,000+

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Entry Level Data Center Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Amazon
    Amazon165
  • Google
    Google36
  • Oracle
    Oracle27
  • CBRE
    CBRE14
  • Equinix
    Equinix9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software279
  • Retail163
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces162
  • Artificial Intelligence41
  • Construction & Real Estate32

Entry Level Data Center Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level data center engineer job?

Focus on certifications like CompTIA Server+, CompTIA Network+, or Cisco CCNA, which signal foundational knowledge employers expect at this level. Hands-on experience matters too, whether from internships, a home lab, or academic projects involving networking or hardware. Tailor your resume to highlight physical infrastructure tasks, troubleshooting, and any exposure to data center operations, even in a classroom setting.

Which companies hire entry level data center engineers?

Companies hiring entry level data center engineers right now include Amazon, Google, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from large cloud and colocation providers, managed service companies, and enterprises building out their own infrastructure teams.

Are there remote entry level data center engineer jobs?

Yes, though most entry level data center engineer roles require on-site work because the job involves physical hardware. About 3% of entry level data center engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions typically focus on monitoring, ticketing, or network operations rather than hands-on racking and stacking.

Are these new grad data center engineer jobs?

Yes, this page includes new grad, recent graduate, and junior data center engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, lab projects, or a portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for listings that mention training programs or describe duties rather than requiring prior production experience.

Which industries hire the most entry level data center engineers?

Entry Level data center engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate large-scale infrastructure and frequently need junior engineers to support deployment, maintenance, and 24/7 operations.