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Sr. Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
$68-80/hr depending on experience
Position Summary
The Data Center Infrastructure Engineer is a hands-on technical professional responsible for the day-to-day deployment, maintenance, and support of physical data center infrastructure. This role performs server installations and decommissions, rack and stack activities, structured cabling, hardware mounting, power validation, inventory management, and general data center support functions. This position requires an individual who is willing to roll up their sleeves and actively participate in daily data center operations while also serving as a catalyst for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will evaluate existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions that enable the team to work smarter, simplify operations, and reduce manual effort. This individual will leverage technology, automation, and collaboration platforms to create more efficient, scalable, and standardized ways of working.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Data Center Operations
- Perform server, storage, and network equipment installations, removals, upgrades, and relocations.
- Execute rack and stack activities, including rail installations, hardware mounting, and equipment positioning.
- Install, route, terminate, and manage structured copper and fiber cabling.
- Perform patching, labeling, and cable management in accordance with established standards and documentation requirements.
- Validate power connections, PDU assignments, and equipment readiness prior to deployment.
- Conduct hardware inspections and perform basic troubleshooting and diagnostics on servers, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
- Support hardware refresh initiatives, equipment lifecycle management, and technology deployment projects.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, asset tracking, rack elevations, and deployment documentation.
- Follow established data center safety standards, operational procedures, and change management processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and operational teams to execute work efficiently and accurately.
Process Improvement and Operational Excellence
- Assess current workflows and operational processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Reduce manual effort by developing standardized procedures, documentation, and repeatable processes.
- Identify opportunities to automate routine activities and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Analyze current environments and recommend improvements that increase productivity, scalability, and service quality.
- Implement best practices that simplify work management and improve cross-functional collaboration.
- Drive initiatives that enable the team to work smarter by leveraging existing technologies and optimizing workflows.
Collaboration and Productivity Tools
- Utilize Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and the broader Microsoft application suite to centralize information, improve communication, and streamline work management.
- Design and implement shared repositories, workflows, dashboards, documentation libraries, and tracking mechanisms that improve visibility and operational efficiency.
- Recommend and implement solutions that better leverage existing Microsoft technologies to simplify processes and eliminate redundant activities.
- Partner with leadership and operational teams to establish scalable methods for managing tasks, documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise or colocation data center environments.
- Demonstrated experience performing rack and stack activities, server deployments, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure support.
- Strong understanding of server hardware, rail systems, power distribution, and data center operational standards.
- Experience with hardware deployments, decommissions, inventory management, and asset tracking.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in fast-paced production environments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and work in physically demanding data center environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies within data center environments.
- Experience with scripting or automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
- Experience with DCIM platforms, asset management systems, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Experience designing collaborative workflows, documentation repositories, dashboards, or process management solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge existing processes and implement practical solutions that improve team effectiveness and reduce manual effort.
Key Competencies
- Hands-On Technical Execution
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Process Optimization and Automation
- Operational Excellence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Communication
- Technology Adoption and Enablement
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Customer Focus
- Ownership and Accountability
Success Measures
- Accuracy and quality of deployments and installations
- Reduction of manual processes and operational inefficiencies
- Improved workflow standardization and repeatability
- Increased utilization of Microsoft collaboration and productivity tools
- Accuracy of inventory and documentation management
- Team productivity and operational efficiency improvements
- Customer satisfaction and service delivery excellence
Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".
Overview
Sr. Data Center Infrastructure Engineer
$68-80/hr depending on experience
Position Summary
The Data Center Infrastructure Engineer is a hands-on technical professional responsible for the day-to-day deployment, maintenance, and support of physical data center infrastructure. This role performs server installations and decommissions, rack and stack activities, structured cabling, hardware mounting, power validation, inventory management, and general data center support functions. This position requires an individual who is willing to roll up their sleeves and actively participate in daily data center operations while also serving as a catalyst for continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will evaluate existing workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement solutions that enable the team to work smarter, simplify operations, and reduce manual effort. This individual will leverage technology, automation, and collaboration platforms to create more efficient, scalable, and standardized ways of working.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Data Center Operations
- Perform server, storage, and network equipment installations, removals, upgrades, and relocations.
- Execute rack and stack activities, including rail installations, hardware mounting, and equipment positioning.
- Install, route, terminate, and manage structured copper and fiber cabling.
- Perform patching, labeling, and cable management in accordance with established standards and documentation requirements.
- Validate power connections, PDU assignments, and equipment readiness prior to deployment.
- Conduct hardware inspections and perform basic troubleshooting and diagnostics on servers, network devices, and supporting infrastructure.
- Support hardware refresh initiatives, equipment lifecycle management, and technology deployment projects.
- Maintain accurate inventory records, asset tracking, rack elevations, and deployment documentation.
- Follow established data center safety standards, operational procedures, and change management processes.
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, and operational teams to execute work efficiently and accurately.
Process Improvement and Operational Excellence
- Assess current workflows and operational processes to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Reduce manual effort by developing standardized procedures, documentation, and repeatable processes.
- Identify opportunities to automate routine activities and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Analyze current environments and recommend improvements that increase productivity, scalability, and service quality.
- Implement best practices that simplify work management and improve cross-functional collaboration.
- Drive initiatives that enable the team to work smarter by leveraging existing technologies and optimizing workflows.
Collaboration and Productivity Tools
- Utilize Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, and the broader Microsoft application suite to centralize information, improve communication, and streamline work management.
- Design and implement shared repositories, workflows, dashboards, documentation libraries, and tracking mechanisms that improve visibility and operational efficiency.
- Recommend and implement solutions that better leverage existing Microsoft technologies to simplify processes and eliminate redundant activities.
- Partner with leadership and operational teams to establish scalable methods for managing tasks, documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of hands-on experience supporting enterprise or colocation data center environments.
- Demonstrated experience performing rack and stack activities, server deployments, structured cabling, and physical infrastructure support.
- Strong understanding of server hardware, rail systems, power distribution, and data center operational standards.
- Experience with hardware deployments, decommissions, inventory management, and asset tracking.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and effectively in fast-paced production environments.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and work in physically demanding data center environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies within data center environments.
- Experience with scripting or automation technologies such as PowerShell, Python, or similar tools.
- Experience with DCIM platforms, asset management systems, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Microsoft 365 applications.
- Experience designing collaborative workflows, documentation repositories, dashboards, or process management solutions within the Microsoft ecosystem.
- Demonstrated ability to challenge existing processes and implement practical solutions that improve team effectiveness and reduce manual effort.
Key Competencies
- Hands-On Technical Execution
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Process Optimization and Automation
- Operational Excellence
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Collaboration and Communication
- Technology Adoption and Enablement
- Organization and Attention to Detail
- Customer Focus
- Ownership and Accountability
Success Measures
- Accuracy and quality of deployments and installations
- Reduction of manual processes and operational inefficiencies
- Improved workflow standardization and repeatability
- Increased utilization of Microsoft collaboration and productivity tools
- Accuracy of inventory and documentation management
- Team productivity and operational efficiency improvements
- Customer satisfaction and service delivery excellence
Because of the possibility for fraudulent job postings on many popular job boards, please be advised that Connection will never offer a position of employment without a complete interview process and communication with a “live person".
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Data Center
Align your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3
Data center roles split between EB-3 skilled worker petitions and EB-2 advanced-degree filings depending on the employer's job requirements. Document your education and any relevant certifications before targeting roles, so you know which category your profile supports.
Request PERM prevailing wage documentation early
Before accepting an offer, ask the employer whether they've obtained a Prevailing Wage Determination from DOL. PERM stalls when employers haven't completed this step, and data center hiring managers rarely volunteer that information upfront.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter data center job listings by employers with a verified green card sponsorship track record. Applying only to companies that have completed PERM filings before dramatically cuts the time you spend on employers who won't follow through.
Verify employer E-Verify enrollment before signing
PERM-sponsored roles require the employer to complete Form I-9 verification. Confirm the employer is enrolled in E-Verify, since unenrolled employers create compliance complications that can delay or derail the green card filing process entirely.
Check your priority date against the Visa Bulletin
For EB-3 applicants from India or China, the priority date backlog can extend the green card timeline by years even after USCIS approves the I-140. Review the monthly Visa Bulletin so your timeline expectations reflect the actual queue, not just PERM and I-140 processing.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate salary confidently
PERM requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your data center role and location. Running your job title through the OFLC Wage Search before your offer stage lets you identify whether a proposed salary actually meets that threshold.
Green Card Data Center: Frequently Asked Questions
Do data center roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the position. Roles requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field typically qualify under EB-3. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials can support an EB-2 petition. The employer's PERM job description determines the category, not your personal qualifications alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for data center professionals?
The H-1B visa grants temporary status in two-year or three-year increments and is subject to an annual lottery. PERM-based green card sponsorship is a permanent immigration process with no lottery and no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years for non-backlogged countries, compared to H-1B's faster but temporary authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a data center employer?
The employer must conduct a documented recruitment campaign to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role, then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL for certification. For data center positions, this includes job postings, internal notices, and résumé review documentation. DOL audits are common, so employers with clean prior filings and proper documentation move through PERM faster.
How do I find data center employers that actively sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search data center job listings filtered by employers with confirmed PERM and I-140 filing histories. Targeting employers who have completed the process before reduces the risk of starting PERM with a company that abandons the filing mid-process, which is a common problem in smaller data center operations and managed service providers.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved but before I have a green card?
Yes, in most cases. Under AC21 portability provisions, if your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days and your adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can move to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification without losing your priority date. For data center roles, the occupational classification is defined by your SOC code, so the new role must align with your original job duties.