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Data Center Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Employers in cloud infrastructure, colocation, and enterprise IT regularly file LCAs for this occupation. The H-1B cap applies, so lottery timing matters for your job search.
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At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.
This is an in-office position and you’ll be expected to work full-time in an office location, and therefore must live within commuting distance from your assigned office. You will work from this office beginning on your first day.
This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.
GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.
Join our team
A Data Center Technician will be the technical liaison between the technology teams and the Data Center Environment. You will troubleshoot and solve common issues defined by SOPs while advancing skills to troubleshoot more complex infrastructure issues.
What you'll get to do...
- Perform hardware troubleshooting and maintenance for GoDaddy infrastructure, with focus on mission critical systems (storage, network, servers).
- Perform data and power cable management, testing, and installation.
- Be part of a team that responds to all requests 24x7 from business operations center(s).
- Work a flexible shift and participate in an on-call rotation if applicable.
- Perform onsite duties as required by business need.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic issues.
- Develop and maintain relationships with your team, business partners and third-party vendors with a focus on quality and SLA compliance.
- Responsible for executing small projects with direction from leadership.
Your experience should include...
- 1+ years of experience working in a Data Center.
- Demonstrate basic skills in at least two or more of the following areas: Systems Administration (Linux and/or Windows Servers), Networking Concepts, Programming/Scripting (Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, and/or PHP), and Data Center Architecture.
- Possess basic experience with IT hardware and systems concepts, including RAID, storage, hardware diagnostics/repair, SAS/SATA, boot process, boot loader, file systems, directory structure, base operating system installation, and network device/protocol configuration.
- Have some experience with scripting or programming tools such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Java, as well as core OS services including SSH, Telnet, RDP, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
- Be able to work a flexible shift schedule, participate in an on-call rotation, and travel between Data Center sites as needed.
- Meet the physical requirements of the role, including kneeling, crawling, reaching above shoulder height, repeatedly lifting up to 50lbs throughout daily shifts, walking/moving about the data center facility for up to 85% of shift time, and performing forklift operations.
We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. We value a wide range of backgrounds and transferable skills, and we are excited to support learning and growth.
About us... GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us.
At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.
GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.
Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to myrecruiter@godaddy.com.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
GoDaddy doesn’t accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
Location Details: Phoenix, Arizona
At GoDaddy the future of work looks different for each team. Some teams work in the office full-time, others have a hybrid arrangement (they work remotely some days and in the office some days) and some work entirely remotely.
This is an in-office position and you’ll be expected to work full-time in an office location, and therefore must live within commuting distance from your assigned office. You will work from this office beginning on your first day.
This position is not eligible to be performed in Alaska, Mississippi, North Dakota, or the Virgin Islands.
GoDaddy is not currently considering candidates for this role in California, Seattle, or NYC.
Join our team
A Data Center Technician will be the technical liaison between the technology teams and the Data Center Environment. You will troubleshoot and solve common issues defined by SOPs while advancing skills to troubleshoot more complex infrastructure issues.
What you'll get to do...
- Perform hardware troubleshooting and maintenance for GoDaddy infrastructure, with focus on mission critical systems (storage, network, servers).
- Perform data and power cable management, testing, and installation.
- Be part of a team that responds to all requests 24x7 from business operations center(s).
- Work a flexible shift and participate in an on-call rotation if applicable.
- Perform onsite duties as required by business need.
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve basic issues.
- Develop and maintain relationships with your team, business partners and third-party vendors with a focus on quality and SLA compliance.
- Responsible for executing small projects with direction from leadership.
Your experience should include...
- 1+ years of experience working in a Data Center.
- Demonstrate basic skills in at least two or more of the following areas: Systems Administration (Linux and/or Windows Servers), Networking Concepts, Programming/Scripting (Java, Perl, Ruby, Python, and/or PHP), and Data Center Architecture.
- Possess basic experience with IT hardware and systems concepts, including RAID, storage, hardware diagnostics/repair, SAS/SATA, boot process, boot loader, file systems, directory structure, base operating system installation, and network device/protocol configuration.
- Have some experience with scripting or programming tools such as Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Java, as well as core OS services including SSH, Telnet, RDP, FTP, NFS, DNS, DHCP, and LDAP.
- Be able to work a flexible shift schedule, participate in an on-call rotation, and travel between Data Center sites as needed.
- Meet the physical requirements of the role, including kneeling, crawling, reaching above shoulder height, repeatedly lifting up to 50lbs throughout daily shifts, walking/moving about the data center facility for up to 85% of shift time, and performing forklift operations.
We've got your back... We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, retirement savings (e.g., 401k, pension schemes), bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, participation in our employee stock purchase plan, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits including parental leave. GoDaddy’s benefits vary based on individual role and location and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.
We also embrace our diverse culture and offer a range of Employee Resource Groups (Culture). Have a side hustle? No problem. We love entrepreneurs! Most importantly, come as you are and make your own way.
We encourage you to apply even if your experience or skillset doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement. We value a wide range of backgrounds and transferable skills, and we are excited to support learning and growth.
About us... GoDaddy is empowering everyday entrepreneurs around the world by providing the help and tools to succeed online, making opportunity more inclusive for all. GoDaddy is the place people come to name their idea, build a professional website, attract customers, sell their products and services, and manage their work. Our mission is to give our customers the tools, insights, and people to transform their ideas and personal initiative into success. To learn more about the company, visit About Us.
At GoDaddy, we know diverse teams build better products—period. Our people and culture reflect and celebrate that sense of diversity and inclusion in ideas, experiences and perspectives. But we also know that’s not enough to build true equity and belonging in our communities. That’s why we prioritize integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into the core of how we work every day—focusing not only on our employee experience, but also our customer experience and operations. It’s the best way to serve our mission of empowering entrepreneurs everywhere, and making opportunity more inclusive for all. To read more about these commitments, as well as our representation and pay equity data, check out our Diversity and Pay Parity annual report which can be found on our Diversity Careers page.
GoDaddy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. GoDaddy will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. Refer to our full EEO policy.
Our recruiting team is available to assist you in completing your application. If they could be helpful, please reach out to myrecruiter@godaddy.com.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
GoDaddy doesn’t accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Data Center Technician
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires Data Center Technician roles to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not just any technical background. Check the O*NET profile for this occupation code to confirm the degree requirements adjudicators expect to see.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Center Technician roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation, so you're applying to companies already in the H-1B sponsorship pipeline rather than pitching the process cold.
Align your resume to DOL wage levels
The OFLC Wage Search publishes prevailing wages by job title, location, and experience level. Your offered salary must meet at least the Level I threshold your employer certifies on the LCA, so knowing the local wage tier strengthens your offer negotiation.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition outside the annual lottery window. Data center roles at these organizations are less common but exist in research computing and academic IT infrastructure.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
STEM OPT employers must be E-Verify enrolled, and many H-1B sponsors are too. Ask your prospective employer directly before you sign an offer, since their enrollment status affects your ability to start work on day one of your petition's validity period.
Time your H-1B filing around the lottery window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD expiration aligns with that timeline and build in a cap-gap buffer so you don't have an authorization gap between OPT and H-1B status.
H-1B Visa Data Center Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Center Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering. Generalist technician roles that accept any degree or substitute extensive experience for a degree are more likely to face a Request for Evidence. Roles tied to cloud infrastructure, network architecture, or systems engineering tend to qualify more cleanly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Data Center Technicians?
Cloud providers, colocation facility operators, managed service providers, large financial institutions, and enterprise technology companies are the most active sponsors for this occupation. Government contractors running secure data infrastructure also file regularly. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with verified LCA filing history for Data Center Technician roles, so you can focus your applications on companies already sponsoring rather than educating employers about the process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new data center employer without losing my place in the queue?
Yes. Under portability rules, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational classification once your original petition has been pending for 180 days or more. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working as soon as USCIS receives it, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What documentation does an employer typically need to support an H-1B petition for this role?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, a detailed job description demonstrating specialty occupation status, your academic credentials (transcripts and degree certificates), and evidence connecting your degree field to the specific duties of the role. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization translating it to its U.S. equivalent is standard. Some petitions also require organizational charts and client contracts.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline as a Data Center Technician?
USCIS runs the H-1B registration lottery each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, your job search needs to account for that fixed window. An employer who hires you after April generally can't get you into H-1B status until the following October unless they're cap-exempt. Building your job search around the March registration deadline, rather than treating sponsorship as a post-offer detail, significantly improves your chances of a seamless transition.