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Data Center Operations roles, covering infrastructure management, systems monitoring, and network support, qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers across cloud, colocation, and enterprise sectors regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for these positions.
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Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations!
AWS is looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS data center operations to the next level. The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people at all levels, sponsoring projects, and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we are looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be operationally responsible for a data center. Some high-level responsibilities include:
- Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators
- Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations
- Developing Career Paths for the employees and making updates in our internal tools.
- Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Ensure effective and efficient management of day-to-day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement and hardware logistics
- Fast learn or act as the subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations
- Ensure all operational key performance indicators and metrics are being measured and met
- Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation and automation
- Manage large scale events (outages) and act as the call leader
- Manage and improve the workflows and through-put for data centers operations
- Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required service level agreements.
- Maintain the on-call schedule coordinating absence and vacations
- Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our customer experience
This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
- Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
- Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- 2+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
- Experience in technical writing in a relevant field
- certification in an applicable field like A+, Net+, Sec+, CCNA, LPIC, Linux+, AWS certification, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
- Experience with system management tools and client/server environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, HAYWARD - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Manage a team that maintains cloud infrastructure for global data center operations!
AWS is looking for technology managers with experience in people management, strong technical understanding and the drive and vision to take AWS data center operations to the next level. The successful candidate will have experience creating/devising strategies, mentoring people at all levels, sponsoring projects, and proposing technical solutions. This position involves leading teams in hardware and network diagnostics followed by physical repair and includes participation in an on-call rotation.
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain and we are looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You will collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you will experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Key job responsibilities
The successful candidate will be operationally responsible for a data center. Some high-level responsibilities include:
- Prioritize and assign trouble tickets to data center technicians and operators
- Manage the performance of a diverse team(s) of data center operation professionals with varying skills across different locations
- Developing Career Paths for the employees and making updates in our internal tools.
- Recruit and train data technicians to ensure appropriate staffing levels
- Ensure effective and efficient management of day-to-day data center operations including queue management, 7/24 shift arrangement and hardware logistics
- Fast learn or act as the subject matter expert across all aspects in data center operations
- Ensure all operational key performance indicators and metrics are being measured and met
- Inspire and guide improvement in team process, technology innovation and automation
- Manage large scale events (outages) and act as the call leader
- Manage and improve the workflows and through-put for data centers operations
- Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required service level agreements.
- Maintain the on-call schedule coordinating absence and vacations
- Be passionate about the quality and quantity of services being provided, and continuously strive to improve our customer experience
This role supports data centers in various operational stages. The position may be assigned to a facility still under development, which could require travel to established locations for training until your designated site becomes fully operational.
Essential Requirements:
- Ability to travel to or commute between data center locations as needed
- Willingness to temporarily work at alternative sites during training periods or until assigned facility is operational
- Travel frequency will vary based on business needs and operational status of assigned facility
Candidates must be able to travel (over 50 miles) or commute (less than 50 miles) to active data center sites as required by business needs.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 4+ years of Information Technology (IT) experience, or Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics or equivalent
- 2+ years of people management experience
- 2+ years of operations and on-call support for data center facilities, mission critical plants, or production facilities experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer hardware experience, including troubleshooting and repairing experience
- Experience in technical writing in a relevant field
- certification in an applicable field like A+, Net+, Sec+, CCNA, LPIC, Linux+, AWS certification, or A+ or CND (Certified Network Defender) or Network+ or Security+
- Experience with system management tools and client/server environments
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, HAYWARD - 90,300.00 - 158,000.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Data Center Operations
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Data Center Operations covers a wide range of duties. Pull your target job title's O*NET profile to confirm it requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree, before applying to H-1B-sponsoring employers.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job code. Run your title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before you enter salary discussions so you know the floor.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B sponsors are required to participate in E-Verify. Filter your search to companies already enrolled, since non-enrolled employers must register before filing your petition, which can delay your start date after a lottery selection.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsors by LCA history
Not every data center employer advertises H-1B sponsorship. Search Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified LCA filing history in infrastructure and operations roles, so you're targeting companies with a documented record of sponsoring this visa type.
Time your application around the April lottery window
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your current status allows a gap, confirm your OPT or other authorized period covers the transition so you're not out of status between lottery selection and your start.
Request premium processing for faster petition adjudication
Data center roles often involve critical infrastructure timelines. Ask your employer whether they'll upgrade to premium processing through USCIS, which guarantees a decision within 15 business days and removes uncertainty around your start date.
H-1B Visa Data Center Operations: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Center Operations jobs qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
They can, but the classification depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field like computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering. Roles focused on physical hardware, facilities management, or shift-based monitoring may face more scrutiny than software-integrated infrastructure positions.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Data Center Operations roles?
Cloud providers, colocation companies, large enterprise IT departments, and managed service providers are the most common H-1B sponsors for these roles. Employers in financial services, healthcare systems, and federal contractors also file regularly for infrastructure positions. Use Migrate Mate to browse Data Center Operations roles filtered by employers with verified LCA filing history, so you're not guessing at sponsorship willingness.
Can my employer file an H-1B for a Data Center Operations role that involves shift work?
Yes, but the job description needs to clearly support a specialty occupation designation. Shift-based roles that mix technical duties with physical tasks can attract a Request for Evidence from USCIS asking for more detail on the degree requirement. Your employer should document in the LCA and I-129 petition exactly how a specific technical degree is a normal minimum for the position, not just preferred.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Data Center Operations job offers?
Your employer's LCA must certify they'll pay you at or above the DOL prevailing wage for the specific occupation code and work location. Data Center Operations titles can map to several different Standard Occupational Classification codes, and each carries a different wage level. The OFLC Wage Search lets you look up the applicable wage by job title and geography before you negotiate, so you can confirm the offer meets the legal minimum.
What happens to my H-1B status if my data center employer is acquired or merges with another company?
If the acquisition is a successor-in-interest, meaning the new entity assumes all obligations of the old employer, your H-1B status generally continues without a new petition, provided your job duties and location stay the same. A substantial change in duties, title, or location typically requires an amended petition filed with USCIS. Your employer's legal team should notify you of any filing obligations within 30 days of a corporate change.