Data Center Operations Jobs in Oregon
Data Center Operations jobs in Oregon are concentrated in the technology infrastructure and cloud computing sectors, with Portland, Hillsboro, and Bend serving as the state's primary hiring hubs for this work. Amazon Web Services, Meta, and Google have built large-scale data center campuses in the Hillsboro and Columbia River corridor, creating steady demand for facilities technicians, critical systems engineers, and shift operations specialists at every experience level. The most in-demand specialties include power and cooling systems management, network infrastructure monitoring, and DCIM platform administration. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain large-scale server fleets across data center environments, including hardware triage, failure analysis, and coordinating repair and replacement workflows
- Monitor production systems health using observability tooling and telemetry data to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure anomalies before they impact service availability
- Develop and refine operational runbooks, escalation procedures, and incident response playbooks specific to data center server environments
- Collaborate with hardware engineering, network operations, and capacity planning teams to support server deployment, decommissioning, and lifecycle transitions
- Analyze failure trends and operational data to identify systemic issues in server hardware or firmware, and drive root cause analysis and corrective action
- Contribute to automation initiatives that reduce manual toil in server provisioning, health checks, and fleet management workflows, including leveraging AI-integrated tooling
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce mean time to resolution for production incidents
- Communicate infrastructure status, incident timelines, and risk assessments to engineering and operations stakeholders through clear written and verbal updates
- Support capacity readiness activities by validating server acceptance criteria and coordinating with data center technicians during hardware bring-up and commissioning
- Identify gaps in monitoring coverage or operational tooling and propose solutions that improve fleet visibility and production reliability
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in data center operations, site operations, or production infrastructure engineering supporting large-scale server environments
- 6+ years of experience with server hardware components including CPUs, memory, storage, and network interface cards, including hands-on troubleshooting and failure diagnosis
- Experience using systems monitoring and observability platforms to track fleet health, identify anomalies, and drive incident resolution in production data center environments
- Experience developing or improving operational processes, runbooks, or automation scripts to support server fleet management at scale
- Experience collaborating with hardware engineering, network, and capacity teams to coordinate infrastructure deployments and lifecycle activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash to automate data center operations tasks including health checks, inventory management, or alerting workflows
- Familiarity with server firmware management, BIOS configuration, and out-of-band management interfaces such as IPMI or Redfish in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience contributing to post-incident reviews and translating findings into durable operational improvements that reduce recurrence across a server fleet
- Background in capacity planning or hardware acceptance testing processes within a large-scale cloud or hyperscale data center organization
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$111,010/year to $158,995/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
Data Center Production Operations Engineer Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain large-scale server fleets across data center environments, including hardware triage, failure analysis, and coordinating repair and replacement workflows
- Monitor production systems health using observability tooling and telemetry data to proactively identify and resolve infrastructure anomalies before they impact service availability
- Develop and refine operational runbooks, escalation procedures, and incident response playbooks specific to data center server environments
- Collaborate with hardware engineering, network operations, and capacity planning teams to support server deployment, decommissioning, and lifecycle transitions
- Analyze failure trends and operational data to identify systemic issues in server hardware or firmware, and drive root cause analysis and corrective action
- Contribute to automation initiatives that reduce manual toil in server provisioning, health checks, and fleet management workflows, including leveraging AI-integrated tooling
- Partner with cross-functional teams to evaluate and implement process improvements that increase operational efficiency and reduce mean time to resolution for production incidents
- Communicate infrastructure status, incident timelines, and risk assessments to engineering and operations stakeholders through clear written and verbal updates
- Support capacity readiness activities by validating server acceptance criteria and coordinating with data center technicians during hardware bring-up and commissioning
- Identify gaps in monitoring coverage or operational tooling and propose solutions that improve fleet visibility and production reliability
- Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
Minimum Qualifications:
- 6+ years of experience in data center operations, site operations, or production infrastructure engineering supporting large-scale server environments
- 6+ years of experience with server hardware components including CPUs, memory, storage, and network interface cards, including hands-on troubleshooting and failure diagnosis
- Experience using systems monitoring and observability platforms to track fleet health, identify anomalies, and drive incident resolution in production data center environments
- Experience developing or improving operational processes, runbooks, or automation scripts to support server fleet management at scale
- Experience collaborating with hardware engineering, network, and capacity teams to coordinate infrastructure deployments and lifecycle activities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Bash to automate data center operations tasks including health checks, inventory management, or alerting workflows
- Familiarity with server firmware management, BIOS configuration, and out-of-band management interfaces such as IPMI or Redfish in hyperscale data center environments
- Experience contributing to post-incident reviews and translating findings into durable operational improvements that reduce recurrence across a server fleet
- Background in capacity planning or hardware acceptance testing processes within a large-scale cloud or hyperscale data center organization
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$111,010/year to $158,995/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.
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Data Center Operations Job Market in Oregon
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Who's Hiring
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- Technology & Software
- Retail
- E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces
What Oregon Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in data center operations jobs across Oregon.
- CompTIA Data+ or CDCP certification preferred by most Oregon data center employers
- Hands-on experience operating and maintaining critical power, cooling, or UPS systems
- Familiarity with DCIM tools and ticketing platforms such as ServiceNow or Remedy
- Ability to perform physical server racking, cabling, and hardware replacement tasks
- Understanding of ASHRAE thermal guidelines and data center environmental monitoring
- Availability for rotating shift work including nights, weekends, and on-call coverage
Data Center Operations Jobs in Oregon: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a data center operations in Oregon?
Most Oregon employers look for an associate degree or vocational training in electrical technology, computer systems, or facilities management combined with a vendor or industry certification. The Certified Data Centre Professional credential is widely recognized in Oregon hiring. Candidates without a degree can qualify through technical programs at Portland Community College or Lane Community College, followed by an entry-level facilities or IT technician role that builds hands-on exposure to critical systems before moving into dedicated data center operations positions.
Which companies hire data center operationss in Oregon?
Oregon data center operations roles are posted by Amazon, Apple, and Meta and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The Hillsboro and Umatilla corridors host the densest concentration of hyperscale campuses in the Pacific Northwest, making Oregon one of the most active states for this work.
Which Oregon cities have the most data center operations jobs?
Prineville, Boardman, and Hermiston account for the largest share of data center operations openings in Oregon. Portland and Hillsboro dominate because the Silicon Forest corridor hosts hyperscale campuses from major cloud providers, while Bend and the Columbia River Gorge area have attracted newer facilities drawn by hydroelectric power access and cooler ambient temperatures that reduce operating costs.
Are there remote data center operations jobs in Oregon?
Yes, but they're rare. Physical infrastructure work such as hardware swaps, power checks, and environmental monitoring requires on-site presence, so most data center operations roles are tied to a specific facility. About 0% of data center operations openings tied to Oregon are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be monitoring, reporting, or coordination functions rather than hands-on technical roles.
How can I get hired as a data center operations in Oregon with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a data center technician I or facilities associate role at one of the hyperscale campuses in Hillsboro, where Amazon Web Services and Google run structured onboarding programs that train new hires on critical systems from the ground up. Candidates coming from IT help desk, building maintenance, or electrical apprenticeship backgrounds are common lateral hires. Earning a CompTIA Server+ or completing an electrical trades program through Portland Community College strengthens an application before a candidate has direct data center experience.
Where can I find and apply to data center operations jobs in Oregon?
You can find and apply to data center operations jobs in Oregon on Migrate Mate, which lists current Oregon openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level and location preference, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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