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Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
this is a 100% onsite position at our data center in Columbus, Ohio
athenahealth, Inc. as a web-based practice management and electronic health record (EHR) software product, is a large and ever-changing ecosystem. We maintain thousands of servers, petabytes of storage and the entire infrastructure that supports them. The Data Center Engineering Team (DCEng) is responsible for the entire lifecycle of the physical devices and environmental conditions in our data centers. This involves communicating with vendors and internal teams to coordinate and execute the various maintenance tasks that are required to support and grow athenahealth and the needs of the operational teams.
We need talented individuals to bring their technical expertise, creative thinking and enthusiasm to help us support and grow this complex environment
Responsibilities Include:
- Share responsibility of 24x7 support of data center specific issues with other local team members
- Manage the entire lifecycle of servers, storage and network equipment within the facility. Including receiving, racking, maintenance, and recycling.
- Work closely with operations teams and vendors to ensure all server, storage, and networking equipment is operating optimally
- Coordinate and execute the replacement of failed components
- Coordinate, communicate and supervise facility maintenance
- Perform daily walkthroughs of the facility to ensure no equipment error lights or inventory discrepancies
- Ensure the data center, office and storage space is spotless at all times
- Ensure our cable management meets department standards and enforce environment policies
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware or other network and physical connectivity problems.
- Act as the first responder for all technical and facility related issues within the data center
- Participate in problem solving and process improvement actions related to data center operations
- Work with team-members on high-level planning, design and documentation projects related to power, cooling, layer 1 networking and policies
- Provide remote hands support on physical server, network and telecommunications equipment for multiple groups
- Establish and maintain relationship with data center facility manager/team
- Contribute to the DCEng knowledge base, documentation and culture
Experience Required:
- Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs required
- Experience in a production data center environment highly preferred
- Understanding of data center power and cooling infrastructure components is preferred
- Deep understanding of server components and repair preferred
- Ability to troubleshoot Dell and HP server hardware, opening support cases with vendors as needed preferred
- Basic understanding of power and cooling systems in data environments preferred
- Basic understanding of the Linux command line interface preferred
Expected Compensation
$53,000 - $89,000The base salary range shown reflects the full range for this role from minimum to maximum. At athenahealth, base pay depends on multiple factors, including job-related experience, relevant knowledge and skills, how your qualifications compare to others in similar roles, and geographical market rates. Base pay is only one part of our competitive Total Rewards package - depending on role eligibility, we offer both short and long-term incentives by way of an annual discretionary bonus plan, variable compensation plan, and equity plans.
About athenahealth
Our vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.
Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.
Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.
What we can do for you:
Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.
We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.
In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued.
Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Administrator
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-2 requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in data administration. EB-3 covers bachelor's-degree holders and skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. Confirm which category fits before targeting employers.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the Data Administrator role in the specific location. Pull the Level I through Level IV wages from OFLC Wage Search so you can spot underpaying offers before they become a PERM problem.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history for data roles. Targeting companies with an active filing track record cuts the time you spend applying to employers who don't sponsor at all.
Review the O*NET profile before PERM recruitment
PERM requires the job description to match the actual duties of the role. The O*NET profile for Data Administrator outlines the core tasks DOL expects to see. Ensure your offer letter and job posting reflect those duties to withstand the supervised recruitment test.
Ask about priority dates before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date controls when USCIS can approve your I-485. Confirm the employer is willing to file promptly after PERM certification so your priority date is established as early as possible.
Understand AC21 portability before changing jobs mid-process
Once your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to a new employer in the same or similar occupation without losing your place in line. Confirm the new Data Administrator role falls within the same SOC code grouping before you switch.
Green Card Data Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Which EB category typically applies to Data Administrator roles?
Most Data Administrator positions qualify under EB-3 as professional or skilled worker roles, requiring a bachelor's degree or at least two years of relevant experience. If the position specifically requires a master's degree or equivalent, EB-2 may apply. The employer confirms the category when filing the PERM labor certification with the Department of Labor.
How does green card sponsorship for Data Administrators differ from H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence, but requires PERM labor certification first, which involves a prevailing wage determination and a supervised DOL recruitment test. Processing times are longer, but the outcome is permanent rather than time-limited.
What does the PERM recruitment test require the employer to do?
The employer must conduct a series of recruitment steps defined by DOL, including placing a Sunday newspaper ad in the area of intended employment, posting the role on the company website, and using at least three additional recruitment methods. The employer must document that no qualified U.S. worker applied and was rejected without lawful grounds before DOL will certify the PERM application.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Data Administrators for green cards?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history for data and technology roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar positions. Targeting employers with an established track record reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with companies unfamiliar with employment-based green card filing requirements.
Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship process has started?
Yes, but the timing matters. If your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and you move to a job in the same or similar occupation under AC21, your case can continue. If your I-140 was approved under a previous employer, that priority date can carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, but you'll need to restart PERM labor certification.