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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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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 of the 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’re 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’ll 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’ll 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 to make 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 KPIs 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 work-flows and through-put for data centers operations
- Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs
- 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.
A day in the life
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are 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 in 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. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.
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.
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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, IN, New Carlisle - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 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 of the 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’re 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’ll 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’ll 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 to make 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 KPIs 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 work-flows and through-put for data centers operations
- Recommend, document, and oversee policies and procedures to meet industry best practices and to meet required SLAs
- 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.
A day in the life
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a fast paced technology company and a leader in the world of data centers. The position will help ensure overall availability and reliability to meet or exceed defined service levels of data center operations. We are currently expanding our infrastructure management team and are 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 in 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. All candidates should be willing to work both independently and managing their teams effectively. Work prioritization, organizational skills, effective communication, and the ability to react quickly are critical to being successful. In addition to strong knowledge in Data Centers, hardware and network repair, candidates will create documentation, innovate solutions, participate in site-level project work, and fix complex problems within the Data Center Space. This team works in an environment that operates 24/7.
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.
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.
COMPENSATION
- 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, IN, New Carlisle - 78,400.00 - 137,300.00 USD annually
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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.