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At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.
About us
SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.
Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.
As an IT Datacenter Engineer, you will be tasked with owning the physical and logical infrastructure of our datacenter and keeping our global operations running reliably, securely, and efficiently. You will serve as the on-the-ground expert for hardware and environmental systems across our facility. This role is for a practitioner who thrives in the datacenter, not a desk-bound engineer. You combine deep hardware and networking expertise with the discipline to execute change control, maintain documentation, and uphold compliance standards, and you are proactive, safety-conscious, and capable of owning incidents end-to-end.
Qualified candidates must reside within 1 hour of the Hillsboro, OR datacenter to ensure rapid on-site response when required.
What Will You Do?
Primary responsibilities include:
- Deploy, configure, and service servers, storage arrays, and edge computing devices (NUCs, Mac Minis, Raspberry Pi) across rack environments; manage rack builds, structured cabling, and hardware replacements in compliance with datacenter standards; and perform initial OS and firmware setup for newly provisioned devices.
- Install and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, KVM, and out-of-band management systems with the help of our global team members; manage structured cabling including fiber and copper termination and documentation; and coordinate cross-team network projects, ensuring alignment on topology changes and infrastructure expansions.
- Monitor DCIM dashboards and respond to alerts in a timely manner; troubleshoot outages, perform root cause analysis, and drive post-incident reviews; and maintain on-call availability for critical datacenter incidents.
- Oversee HVAC, cooling, UPS, PDUs, and generator systems to ensure uptime SLAs and PUE targets are met; coordinate with datacenter facility teams for issues outside direct operational control; and monitor power density and environmental thresholds, escalating anomalies proactively.
- Execute firmware updates, OS patching, and hardware replacements following change control procedures; coordinate maintenance windows with relevant stakeholders and ensure rollback plans are in place; and maintain change logs and post-change validation documentation.
- Enforce physical access controls, maintain audit logs, and manage visitor escorting procedures; support SOC 2 and IRAP compliance audits including evidence collection and remediation tracking; and participate in physical security reviews and assist with vulnerability assessments.
- Track power density, floor space, and bandwidth utilization to identify constraints before they become incidents; recommend and implement expansion plans aligned with business growth projections; and maintain accurate capacity models and present findings to IT leadership.
- Maintain accurate asset inventories, network diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and incident records; keep all documentation current following changes, not as an afterthought; and contribute to a shared knowledge base accessible to global IT and security teams.
What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring?
Ideal candidates will have:
- Server hardware expertise including Dell and Supermicro (racking, cabling, ILO/IDRAC, BIOS/UEFI configuration) and edge compact computing devices including NUCs, Raspberry Pi, and Mac Mini (initial setup and OS provisioning).
- Networking knowledge including firewalls, switching, KVM over IP, out-of-band management, TCP/IP, and general enterprise network fundamentals.
- OS administration experience with basic Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server; scripting for automation in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell is a plus; and VMware vSphere experience (VM lifecycle, host management, storage integration) is a plus.
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on datacenter operations experience in Tier II to IV environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- CCNA or CCNP certification; CompTIA Server+ is a plus.
- Ability to work outside standard business hours for maintenance windows and incident response, lift 50 lbs, and work comfortably in raised-floor datacenter environments.
- Must reside within 1 hour of the Hillsboro, OR datacenter to ensure rapid on-site response when required.
Why SentinelOne?
AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.
We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family:
Equity & Rewards
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Time Off & Wellbeing
- Flexible time off
- Paid company holidays and paid sick time
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Grandparent leave
Insurance & Financial Security
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- ARAG pre-paid legal
- Nationwide pet insurance
- Cancer Care program
- Global business travel medical insurance
Work Perks & Flexibility
- Home office allowance
- Mobile phone reimbursement
Wellness & Lifestyle
- Wellness coach
- Wellness/gym reimbursement
- Fertility coverage
- Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement
SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.
Our Purpose
At SentinelOne, we are driven by a clear purpose: to give the advantage to those who secure our future. As AI reshapes how organizations build, operate, and innovate, the responsibility to protect them becomes more critical than ever. When you join SentinelOne, your work helps protect global enterprises, critical infrastructure, and the technologies shaping tomorrow. If you are motivated by meaningful challenges and want your impact to be real, measurable, and global, you will find purpose here.
About us
SentinelOne is a company at the intersection of AI and security, pioneering a new operating model for cybersecurity. Our AI-native platform unifies protection across endpoint, cloud, identity, data, and AI systems to deliver autonomous detection and response with clarity and speed. By combining real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and a unified data foundation, we reduce noise, simplify complexity, and empower security teams to focus on what truly matters.
Our teams are builders, problem-solvers, and innovators committed to shaping the future of security. If you are excited to solve hard problems alongside talented, mission-driven people, we invite you to help us build a safer future for humanity.
What Are We Looking For?
We're looking for people who are relentlessly curious and committed to continuous learning. AI is reshaping every function across our business, and we enable every team member, regardless of role or level, to build fluency in AI tools and concepts. Those who thrive here actively seek out new solutions, experiment thoughtfully, and apply what they learn to drive better, faster, smarter outcomes.
As an IT Datacenter Engineer, you will be tasked with owning the physical and logical infrastructure of our datacenter and keeping our global operations running reliably, securely, and efficiently. You will serve as the on-the-ground expert for hardware and environmental systems across our facility. This role is for a practitioner who thrives in the datacenter, not a desk-bound engineer. You combine deep hardware and networking expertise with the discipline to execute change control, maintain documentation, and uphold compliance standards, and you are proactive, safety-conscious, and capable of owning incidents end-to-end.
Qualified candidates must reside within 1 hour of the Hillsboro, OR datacenter to ensure rapid on-site response when required.
What Will You Do?
Primary responsibilities include:
- Deploy, configure, and service servers, storage arrays, and edge computing devices (NUCs, Mac Minis, Raspberry Pi) across rack environments; manage rack builds, structured cabling, and hardware replacements in compliance with datacenter standards; and perform initial OS and firmware setup for newly provisioned devices.
- Install and maintain switches, routers, firewalls, load balancers, KVM, and out-of-band management systems with the help of our global team members; manage structured cabling including fiber and copper termination and documentation; and coordinate cross-team network projects, ensuring alignment on topology changes and infrastructure expansions.
- Monitor DCIM dashboards and respond to alerts in a timely manner; troubleshoot outages, perform root cause analysis, and drive post-incident reviews; and maintain on-call availability for critical datacenter incidents.
- Oversee HVAC, cooling, UPS, PDUs, and generator systems to ensure uptime SLAs and PUE targets are met; coordinate with datacenter facility teams for issues outside direct operational control; and monitor power density and environmental thresholds, escalating anomalies proactively.
- Execute firmware updates, OS patching, and hardware replacements following change control procedures; coordinate maintenance windows with relevant stakeholders and ensure rollback plans are in place; and maintain change logs and post-change validation documentation.
- Enforce physical access controls, maintain audit logs, and manage visitor escorting procedures; support SOC 2 and IRAP compliance audits including evidence collection and remediation tracking; and participate in physical security reviews and assist with vulnerability assessments.
- Track power density, floor space, and bandwidth utilization to identify constraints before they become incidents; recommend and implement expansion plans aligned with business growth projections; and maintain accurate capacity models and present findings to IT leadership.
- Maintain accurate asset inventories, network diagrams, SOPs, runbooks, and incident records; keep all documentation current following changes, not as an afterthought; and contribute to a shared knowledge base accessible to global IT and security teams.
What Skills and Knowledge Will You Bring?
Ideal candidates will have:
- Server hardware expertise including Dell and Supermicro (racking, cabling, ILO/IDRAC, BIOS/UEFI configuration) and edge compact computing devices including NUCs, Raspberry Pi, and Mac Mini (initial setup and OS provisioning).
- Networking knowledge including firewalls, switching, KVM over IP, out-of-band management, TCP/IP, and general enterprise network fundamentals.
- OS administration experience with basic Linux (RHEL/Ubuntu) and Windows Server; scripting for automation in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell is a plus; and VMware vSphere experience (VM lifecycle, host management, storage integration) is a plus.
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on datacenter operations experience in Tier II to IV environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- CCNA or CCNP certification; CompTIA Server+ is a plus.
- Ability to work outside standard business hours for maintenance windows and incident response, lift 50 lbs, and work comfortably in raised-floor datacenter environments.
- Must reside within 1 hour of the Hillsboro, OR datacenter to ensure rapid on-site response when required.
Why SentinelOne?
AI is redefining how the world operates and rewriting the rules of security in real time, and SentinelOne was built for this moment. From day one, we architected an AI-native platform designed to operate at machine speed, not as an add-on to legacy systems but as the foundation itself. If you want to build where innovation and impact move together, this is that place.
We invest in our Sentinels with comprehensive, competitive benefits designed to support you and your family:
Equity & Rewards
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Time Off & Wellbeing
- Flexible time off
- Paid company holidays and paid sick time
- Gender-neutral parental leave
- Grandparent leave
Insurance & Financial Security
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Life and disability insurance
- Health and dependent care FSA
- Voluntary benefits (hospital, accident, critical illness)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- ARAG pre-paid legal
- Nationwide pet insurance
- Cancer Care program
- Global business travel medical insurance
Work Perks & Flexibility
- Home office allowance
- Mobile phone reimbursement
Wellness & Lifestyle
- Wellness coach
- Wellness/gym reimbursement
- Fertility coverage
- Adoption & surrogacy reimbursement
SentinelOne is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
SentinelOne participates in the E-Verify Program for all U.S. based roles.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Center Engineer
Verify your degree field matches the role
USCIS requires your degree to align with the specific functions of the position. A Data Center Engineer role must tie to electrical engineering, computer science, or a closely related discipline. A mismatch is the leading cause of H-1B denial for this occupation.
Check employer LCA filings before applying
Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm a company has filed Labor Condition Applications for Data Center Engineer or similar infrastructure roles. Employers with no LCA history for this occupation may lack an established sponsorship workflow, which slows your offer timeline.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
STEM-adjacent infrastructure roles increasingly require E-Verify enrollment, especially for federal contractors running data center operations. Filter your search for E-Verify participants to avoid employers who'll need to onboard the system mid-process after extending your offer.
Use Migrate Mate to surface sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Data Center Engineer openings at employers with verified H-1B filing history. Filtering by employers who have sponsored this specific occupation code reduces time spent on applications that won't result in sponsorship.
Request premium processing before your start date locks
Data center deployments run on fixed infrastructure timelines. If your offer has a hard start date, ask your employer to file with premium processing through USCIS, which targets a 15-business-day adjudication. A standard timeline can run five months or longer and may conflict with project commitments.
Document physical infrastructure skills for the specialty occupation test
USCIS scrutinizes whether hands-on data center roles qualify as specialty occupations. Prepare documentation showing your role requires theoretical and practical application of engineering knowledge, not just physical maintenance. Job descriptions referencing O*NET codes for network and computer systems administrators strengthen the petition.
H-1B Visa Data Center Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Center Engineer jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Data Center Engineer roles qualify when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or information systems. USCIS evaluates whether the role is a specialty occupation based on the duties listed in the petition, not the job title alone. Roles that mix physical maintenance with network engineering responsibilities are sometimes challenged, so the job description matters significantly.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Data Center Engineers?
Colocation providers, hyperscale cloud operators, financial institutions with private infrastructure, and federal IT contractors are the most consistent sponsors for this role. These employers run ongoing infrastructure projects that require sustained technical headcount, making H-1B sponsorship a standard part of their hiring. Search Migrate Mate to find Data Center Engineer openings filtered specifically by employers with active H-1B filing history for this occupation.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Data Center Engineer job without losing status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, provided you have been in valid H-1B status and the prior petition was approved. You don't need to wait for the new petition to be approved before starting. The new employer must still file an LCA and submit the full petition before your first day.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Data Center Engineer H-1B filings?
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation in the work location, as determined by the DOL. For Data Center Engineer roles, the prevailing wage varies by geography and by whether the position is classified at wage level I through IV under DOL methodology. Employers file the LCA to certify compliance before submitting the H-1B petition. You can verify the applicable wage for your location and role using the OFLC Wage Search.
Does working across multiple data center sites affect my H-1B status?
Yes. H-1B authorization is location-specific, tied to the work address listed on the approved petition and LCA. If your role requires regular work at client sites or secondary data center facilities not covered by your original petition, your employer may need to file an amended petition or additional LCA. Short-term assignments to uncovered locations are sometimes permissible under DOL rules, but your employer's immigration counsel should confirm compliance before you travel for work.