Senior Level Data Center Jobs
Senior level data center jobs place experienced engineers and managers in charge of infrastructure strategy, operational reliability, and the technical teams that keep critical systems running. Roles are predominantly on-site, with opportunities across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, and employers like Meta, Amazon, and Oracle hiring at this level now.
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Job Title: Lead Jira Data Center to Cloud FedRAMP SME
Data Migration to GovCloud Migration
Role Requirements
- Lead subject matter expert responsible for the technical execution of a Jira Data Center-to-Atlassian GovCloud (FedRAMP Moderate) migration, running the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant across trial and production cycles, proving data fidelity through automated reconciliation, and rebuilding configuration that does not migrate natively under FedRAMP constraints.
Focus Area (Competency)
- Atlassian Platform Migration
- Regulated Cloud Migration and Data Integrity
Required Skills
- Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA)
- Jira Data Center Administration
- Jira Cloud Administration
- Data Migration and Reconciliation
- Atlassian Govcloud / Fedramp Moderate Environments
- Jira Query Language (JQL)
- Atlassian REST API And Scripting
- Workflow, Scheme, And Custom Field Configuration
- Marketplace App Compatibility Assessment
- Cutover Planning and Rollback Design
- SSO, Service Account, And Access Provisioning
- Migration Runbook Development
Preferred Skills
- Script runner to cloud-native conversion
- Structure, structure. gantt, and custom charts
- Automation for Jira rule rebuild
- Cui and controlled data handling
- Python or Groovy for reconciliation tooling
- Jira Align or Confluence migration experience
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator (ACP-120 or current equivalent)
- Atlassian Cloud Migration accreditation or demonstrated JCMA production migration record
- Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
- Ability to obtain US Government contractor eligibility for CUI handling
Role Description
- Validate the inventory and scope of roughly 21,000 work items along with boards, sprints, attachments, filters, dashboards and their gadget queries, structures, automations, and user accounts, and classify each item as native-migrating.
- Build and run automated Data Center-to-Cloud reconciliation of work items, comments, attachments, links, and history, and produce reconciliation reports to support trial review and the production validation record.
- Lead the plugin and app gap assessment against FedRAMP-approved GovCloud availability, and design Cloud-native replacements for capabilities that cannot follow — including Script Runner logic and Rich Filters — with a documented approach for converting scripted fields to native Jira Cloud custom fields.
- Author the migration runbook, cutover plan, and rollback procedure, including freeze window sequencing, integration and service account re-pointing, entry and exit criteria, and the read-only fallback to Data Center on a no-go decision.
- Support joint UAT and the go/no-go gate with evidence: reconciliation results, end-to-end workflow test outcomes, and Day-1 asset validation, with defects logged, triaged, and remediated before the production run.
- Lead hyper care after go-live with rapid defect triage and fixes, and advise on Data Center retention and decommission alignment with GE Cyber and Compliance.
- Act as the technical authority for the engagement, directing the Jira Migration Engineer and Migration Analyst, and translating migration risk into decisions the project director and client leadership can act on.
Job Title: Lead Jira Data Center to Cloud FedRAMP SME
Data Migration to GovCloud Migration
Role Requirements
- Lead subject matter expert responsible for the technical execution of a Jira Data Center-to-Atlassian GovCloud (FedRAMP Moderate) migration, running the Jira Cloud Migration Assistant across trial and production cycles, proving data fidelity through automated reconciliation, and rebuilding configuration that does not migrate natively under FedRAMP constraints.
Focus Area (Competency)
- Atlassian Platform Migration
- Regulated Cloud Migration and Data Integrity
Required Skills
- Jira Cloud Migration Assistant (JCMA)
- Jira Data Center Administration
- Jira Cloud Administration
- Data Migration and Reconciliation
- Atlassian Govcloud / Fedramp Moderate Environments
- Jira Query Language (JQL)
- Atlassian REST API And Scripting
- Workflow, Scheme, And Custom Field Configuration
- Marketplace App Compatibility Assessment
- Cutover Planning and Rollback Design
- SSO, Service Account, And Access Provisioning
- Migration Runbook Development
Preferred Skills
- Script runner to cloud-native conversion
- Structure, structure. gantt, and custom charts
- Automation for Jira rule rebuild
- Cui and controlled data handling
- Python or Groovy for reconciliation tooling
- Jira Align or Confluence migration experience
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator (ACP-120 or current equivalent)
- Atlassian Cloud Migration accreditation or demonstrated JCMA production migration record
- Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering
- Ability to obtain US Government contractor eligibility for CUI handling
Role Description
- Validate the inventory and scope of roughly 21,000 work items along with boards, sprints, attachments, filters, dashboards and their gadget queries, structures, automations, and user accounts, and classify each item as native-migrating.
- Build and run automated Data Center-to-Cloud reconciliation of work items, comments, attachments, links, and history, and produce reconciliation reports to support trial review and the production validation record.
- Lead the plugin and app gap assessment against FedRAMP-approved GovCloud availability, and design Cloud-native replacements for capabilities that cannot follow — including Script Runner logic and Rich Filters — with a documented approach for converting scripted fields to native Jira Cloud custom fields.
- Author the migration runbook, cutover plan, and rollback procedure, including freeze window sequencing, integration and service account re-pointing, entry and exit criteria, and the read-only fallback to Data Center on a no-go decision.
- Support joint UAT and the go/no-go gate with evidence: reconciliation results, end-to-end workflow test outcomes, and Day-1 asset validation, with defects logged, triaged, and remediated before the production run.
- Lead hyper care after go-live with rapid defect triage and fixes, and advise on Data Center retention and decommission alignment with GE Cyber and Compliance.
- Act as the technical authority for the engagement, directing the Jira Migration Engineer and Migration Analyst, and translating migration risk into decisions the project director and client leadership can act on.
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Senior Level Data Center Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level data center job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who have owned outcomes, not just contributed to them. Demonstrate that you have led infrastructure projects from planning through delivery, made architectural decisions under pressure, and mentored junior engineers. Certifications like DCDC, CDCP, or vendor credentials from Cisco or Juniper strengthen your profile, but documented results on uptime, capacity planning, or cost reduction carry the most weight.
Which companies hire senior level data centers?
Companies hiring senior level data centers right now include Meta, Amazon, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from hyperscalers, colocation providers, large enterprises with private infrastructure, and managed service firms that need experienced professionals to lead operations and drive reliability standards.
Are there remote senior level data center jobs?
Yes, though most data center roles require at least some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of the work. About 22% of senior level data center openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and these positions typically focus on architecture, program management, or vendor oversight rather than direct facilities or systems work.
What makes a data center role senior level?
Senior level data center roles are defined by ownership, scope, and leadership. You are expected to set technical direction, own critical decisions around power, cooling, network, or compute infrastructure, and be accountable for outcomes rather than tasks. Mentoring junior staff, leading cross-functional projects, and partnering with stakeholders on capacity and resiliency planning distinguish these roles from mid-level positions.
Which industries hire the most senior level data centers?
Senior Level data center roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate large-scale or business-critical infrastructure that demands experienced professionals who can lead operations, manage risk, and deliver on uptime and compliance requirements.