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Data Infrastructure Engineer roles rank among the most actively sponsored H-1B visa positions, with employers filing LCAs under SOC codes tied to database architecture, pipeline engineering, and distributed systems. Sponsorship is common at tech companies, financial institutions, and cloud-native startups that depend on scalable data infrastructure to operate.
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Transform the backbone of digital infrastructure by leading a dynamic team that builds and maintains the critical networks powering global technology. In this role, you'll drive operational excellence, optimize data center deployment strategies, and create seamless connectivity solutions that support Amazon's massive technological ecosystem.
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 clouds running. We support all AWS data centers and all 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 ideal candidate will possess a technology background that enables them to understand the complexities of the sophisticated network architecture of Amazon data centers. To be a qualified candidate for this role you must have experience operating in large-scale data center or a background in telecom networks and display a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically, as this is needed to align the future of Infrastructure Delivery with the larger objectives of the business.
You will be responsible for managing a group of technicians who are installing and building server rack capacity for our customers. You must be passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to innovations in Data Center Infrastructure.
- Managing and developing teams of technicians and engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring the highest levels of performance.
- Delivering capacity to existing Data Centers
- Helping build and bring online new Data Centers
- Constantly improving all our processes and procedures. We believe there is nothing we cannot improve
- Assisting & managing relationships with external vendors & contractors
- Liaising with internal teams & management groups
- Ensuring we adhere to and exceed local Health & Safety standards in all our Data Centers
- Creating and maintaining metrics on all aspects of our Data Centers and utilizing those metrics to drive positive changes
- Assisting in implementing service methodologies including incident management, problem management, change management, capacity management, etc.
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
- 2+ years of management/team lead function experience
- 2+ years of experience in a data center technology role and/or 2+ years of knowledge in TCP/IP networking, network cabling, fiber, optic types, and test equipment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting interviews and making effective hiring decisions
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field (e.g. computer science, network engineering, etc.)
- Experience with installing physical data center equipment such as copper/fiber cabling and racks
- Understanding of networking infrastructure topology
- Certifications in a relevant field (CCENT, Network+, CCNA)
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
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.
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
Transform the backbone of digital infrastructure by leading a dynamic team that builds and maintains the critical networks powering global technology. In this role, you'll drive operational excellence, optimize data center deployment strategies, and create seamless connectivity solutions that support Amazon's massive technological ecosystem.
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 clouds running. We support all AWS data centers and all 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 ideal candidate will possess a technology background that enables them to understand the complexities of the sophisticated network architecture of Amazon data centers. To be a qualified candidate for this role you must have experience operating in large-scale data center or a background in telecom networks and display a demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically, as this is needed to align the future of Infrastructure Delivery with the larger objectives of the business.
You will be responsible for managing a group of technicians who are installing and building server rack capacity for our customers. You must be passionate about Customer Experience, think and act globally and want to contribute to innovations in Data Center Infrastructure.
- Managing and developing teams of technicians and engineers, providing both technical and leadership expertise and ensuring the highest levels of performance.
- Delivering capacity to existing Data Centers
- Helping build and bring online new Data Centers
- Constantly improving all our processes and procedures. We believe there is nothing we cannot improve
- Assisting & managing relationships with external vendors & contractors
- Liaising with internal teams & management groups
- Ensuring we adhere to and exceed local Health & Safety standards in all our Data Centers
- Creating and maintaining metrics on all aspects of our Data Centers and utilizing those metrics to drive positive changes
- Assisting in implementing service methodologies including incident management, problem management, change management, capacity management, etc.
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
- 2+ years of management/team lead function experience
- 2+ years of experience in a data center technology role and/or 2+ years of knowledge in TCP/IP networking, network cabling, fiber, optic types, and test equipment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience conducting interviews and making effective hiring decisions
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional or military experience in an IT-related field (e.g. computer science, network engineering, etc.)
- Experience with installing physical data center equipment such as copper/fiber cabling and racks
- Understanding of networking infrastructure topology
- Certifications in a relevant field (CCENT, Network+, CCNA)
- Ability to work on a flexible schedule including days, nights, and/or weekends.
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.
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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Match your resume to LCA job titles
DOL LCA filings use specific job titles that may differ from how you describe your work. Align your resume to titles like Data Infrastructure Engineer or Data Platform Engineer to surface in employer H-1B searches and pass specialty occupation review.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Pull the prevailing wage for your target SOC code and metro area using the OFLC Wage Search before any offer conversation. Your H-1B petition requires your salary to meet or exceed this figure, so knowing it upfront prevents offer-stage complications.
Filter employers by active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with verified LCA filings for data infrastructure roles. This filters out employers who express sponsorship willingness but have no documented filing history, saving you weeks in the interview process.
Verify your role qualifies as specialty occupation
USCIS requires that your position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Review the O*NET profile for your SOC code before accepting an offer to confirm the job zone and education requirements support a specialty occupation determination.
Time your job search around the H-1B cap cycle
H-1B cap-subject petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, target offers by January so your employer has time to prepare the petition, complete the LCA, and file before the registration window closes in March.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment for STEM OPT bridges
If you're bridging to H-1B on a STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify as a condition of that authorization. Ask HR to confirm enrollment status before your OPT expires, not after an offer is signed.
H-1B Visa Data Infrastructure Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Infrastructure Engineer roles qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, in most cases. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Data infrastructure roles typically meet this threshold because the work involves systems architecture and distributed computing that presupposes specialized academic training. Check the O*NET profile for your specific SOC code to confirm the job zone classification before your employer files.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for data infrastructure roles?
Technology companies, financial services firms, and large e-commerce platforms file the highest volume of H-1B LCAs for data infrastructure positions. Cloud infrastructure providers and data-intensive startups also sponsor regularly. You can browse employers with verified LCA filing history for these roles directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL disclosure data so you can target companies with a demonstrated sponsorship track record.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B if I get a better data infrastructure offer?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you change employers once your petition has been pending for 180 days or has been approved, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. Data infrastructure roles generally port cleanly as long as the new job duties remain within the same SOC code family.
What does the H-1B employer filing process look like for a data infrastructure role?
Your employer first files a Labor Condition Application with DOL certifying that your wage meets the prevailing rate for your SOC code and work location. Once the LCA is certified, typically within seven business days, they file Form I-129 with USCIS. For cap-subject petitions, the employer must also complete the online H-1B registration in March before filing. Premium processing is available if you need a decision within 15 business days.
How specific should my job title be on an H-1B petition for a data infrastructure role?
The job title on the LCA and I-129 should reflect what you actually do, not an aspirational or simplified label. Titles like Data Infrastructure Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, or Site Reliability Engineer can all support a specialty occupation finding, but the duties described must match the title. Vague titles paired with broad duty descriptions invite Requests for Evidence from USCIS, so precision in both the title and the job description matters.