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Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026!
Position Summary:
Sr. Data Center Engineer responsible for broad data center operations from physical and environmental perspectives. This includes the physical security (facility, access control, monitoring system), environmental (Diesel Gen, ATS, UPS, PDUs, CRACs, and safety systems), space management (racking and stacking, heat distribution), and planning.
Geo-Salary Information:
An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process
State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:
$94,458 to $179,048 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
$85,871 to $162,771 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
$77,283 to $146,494 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions:
- Environmental management & maintenance: a) monitor and respond to DC environmentals, security and other alerts. b) Perform periodical test and maintenance upkeep activities based on best practice and manufacturer recommendations, c) plan, schedule, coordinate and perform timely part repair and components replacement (e.g., battery)
- Manage performance of data center facility. Provide long term DC planning for major equipment replacement, technology upgrade, and capacity (space, power and cooling etc) expansion. Respond to technology transformation in density, cabling. Work with management to build & execute budget accordingly.
- Establish and enforce Data Center operating procedures. Perform day to day operations such as: Rack & stack, cabling, physical inventory, security monitoring. Collaborate with other IT teams for DC activities according to established operating procedures.
- Manage vendor relationships, maintenance contracts and vendor engagements.
- Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week
- Other functions may be assigned
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum:
- BA or equivalent relevant industrial experience in data center management fields
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
Experience:
Minimum:
- 5+ years of experience with people and process management in a data center environment
Preferred:
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of industry data center standards, policies & methodologies
- Basic familiarity of Ashrae guidelines for data centers
- Passion for customer success and experience interacting with other technology teams
- Experience providing detailed reports related to incidence and SLA’s
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize data effectively
- Ability to create and manage detailed schematics and data center design documentation
About the Company:
Why choose a career at Mercury?
At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.
Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.
We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.
Perks and Benefits:
We offer many great benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range: USD $94,458.00 - USD $179,048.00 /Yr.
Overview:
Join an amazing team that is consistently recognized for our achievements and culture, including our most recent Forbes award of being one of America's Best Midsize Employers for 2026!
Position Summary:
Sr. Data Center Engineer responsible for broad data center operations from physical and environmental perspectives. This includes the physical security (facility, access control, monitoring system), environmental (Diesel Gen, ATS, UPS, PDUs, CRACs, and safety systems), space management (racking and stacking, heat distribution), and planning.
Geo-Salary Information:
An in-person interview may be required during the hiring process
State specific pay scales for this role are as follows:
$94,458 to $179,048 (CA, NJ, NY, WA, HI, AK, MD, CT, RI, MA)
$85,871 to $162,771 (NV, OR, AZ, CO, WY, TX, ND, MN, MO, IL, WI, FL, GA, MI, OH, VA, PA, DE, VT, NH, ME)
$77,283 to $146,494 (UT, ID, MT, NM, SD, NE, KS, OK, IA, AR, LA, MS, AL, TN, KY, IN, SC, NC, WV)
The expected base salary for this position will vary depending on a number of factors, including relevant experience, skills and location.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions:
- Environmental management & maintenance: a) monitor and respond to DC environmentals, security and other alerts. b) Perform periodical test and maintenance upkeep activities based on best practice and manufacturer recommendations, c) plan, schedule, coordinate and perform timely part repair and components replacement (e.g., battery)
- Manage performance of data center facility. Provide long term DC planning for major equipment replacement, technology upgrade, and capacity (space, power and cooling etc) expansion. Respond to technology transformation in density, cabling. Work with management to build & execute budget accordingly.
- Establish and enforce Data Center operating procedures. Perform day to day operations such as: Rack & stack, cabling, physical inventory, security monitoring. Collaborate with other IT teams for DC activities according to established operating procedures.
- Manage vendor relationships, maintenance contracts and vendor engagements.
- Regular attendance at work on a full-time schedule of at least 8 hours and 40 hours per week
- Other functions may be assigned
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum:
- BA or equivalent relevant industrial experience in data center management fields
Preferred:
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
Experience:
Minimum:
- 5+ years of experience with people and process management in a data center environment
Preferred:
Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of industry data center standards, policies & methodologies
- Basic familiarity of Ashrae guidelines for data centers
- Passion for customer success and experience interacting with other technology teams
- Experience providing detailed reports related to incidence and SLA’s
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize data effectively
- Ability to create and manage detailed schematics and data center design documentation
About the Company:
Why choose a career at Mercury?
At Mercury, we have been guided by our purpose to help people reduce risk and overcome unexpected events for more than 60 years. We are one team with a common goal to help others. Everyone needs insurance and we can’t imagine a world without it.
Our team will encourage you to grow, make time to have fun, and work together to make great things happen. We embrace the strengths and values of each team member. We believe in having diverse perspectives where everyone is included, to serve customers from all walks of life.
We care about our people, and we mean it. We reward our talented professionals with a competitive salary, bonus potential, and a variety of benefits to help our team members reach their health, retirement, and professional goals.
Perks and Benefits:
We offer many great benefits, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States for most positions
- Paid time off (vacation time, sick time, 9 paid Company holidays, volunteer hours)
- Incentive bonus programs (potential for holiday bonus, referral bonus, and performance-based bonus)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
- 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Engaging work environment
- Promotional opportunities
- Education assistance
- Professional and personal development opportunities
- Company recognition program
- Health and wellbeing resources, including free mental wellbeing therapy/coaching sessions, child and eldercare resources, and more
Mercury Insurance is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Pay Range: USD $94,458.00 - USD $179,048.00 /Yr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Data Center Engineer
Document your specialized infrastructure credentials early
PERM requires proof that no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. Vendor certifications in power systems, cooling architecture, or network infrastructure sharpen your job description and reduce substitution risk during DOL recruitment review.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and large enterprise IT departments file PERM regularly for data center roles. Search the OFLC Wage Search to verify whether a prospective employer has certified positions matching your job code before applying.
Find green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Center Engineer jobs by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're applying where the pathway already exists rather than negotiating it from scratch after an offer.
Align your job title to the correct SOC code
PERM filings reference Standard Occupational Classification codes, and mismatches between your duties and the filed SOC can trigger audits. Review the O*NET profile for Network and Computer Systems Administrators or Computer Hardware Engineers to confirm your role maps correctly before your employer files.
Negotiate PERM initiation timing during the offer stage
Employers can begin PERM while you're on H-1B or another valid status. Confirm during offer negotiation whether the company will start the prevailing wage determination with OFLC immediately, since the DOL processing backlog can add six to twelve months before I-140 filing.
Separate your EB-2 and EB-3 options strategically
If your degree is a bachelor's in a directly related engineering field, you qualify for EB-3 professional classification. A master's or equivalent work experience may support EB-2. USCIS evaluates each category independently, so your employer can file concurrent petitions to preserve both priority dates.
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Find Data Center Engineer JobsData Center Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Center Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials. EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in a relevant engineering or IT field. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or you can demonstrate a combination of advanced education and substantial specialized experience. Your employer selects the category when filing the PERM application with DOL.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Data Center Engineers?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status with renewal cycles. There is no lottery at the PERM or I-140 stage, and EB-3 has no annual numerical cap on petitions filed. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 plus adjustment of status typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, compared to a faster H-1B approval for temporary work authorization.
Which employers typically sponsor green cards for Data Center Engineers?
Hyperscale cloud operators, colocation facility companies, large financial institutions, and federal government contractors have consistent PERM filing activity for data center roles. Employers who already run E-Verify and have dedicated HR or immigration counsel are structurally more prepared to sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers who have actively sponsored green cards for roles matching your job code.
What job duties strengthen a PERM filing for a Data Center Engineer role?
DOL evaluates whether the job description genuinely requires a degree in a specific technical field. Duties tied to power infrastructure design, high-density cooling systems, DCIM software administration, or structured cabling for hyperscale environments signal specialized requirements. Generic IT support duties without degree requirements make PERM filings more vulnerable to audit. Your job description should reflect your actual daily responsibilities, not a broad template.
Can I switch employers while my green card is in process as a Data Center Engineer?
You can change employers under AC21 portability once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days and the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification. Data Center Engineer and related infrastructure roles generally share SOC codes that satisfy the portability standard, but you should confirm the new position qualifies before resigning from the sponsoring employer.
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