STEM OPT Data Center Technician Jobs
Data Center Technician roles in hardware maintenance, systems monitoring, and network infrastructure qualify for STEM OPT work authorization when your degree is in a STEM-designated field. The 24-month STEM OPT extension brings your total OPT period to 36 months, and your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your extension is approved.
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Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Trading Infrastructure is a global organization of Engineers who architect, build and maintain our world-class infrastructure. From colo design/implementation, to optimizing our exchange connectivity, to building world class low latent Wide Area Networks, we leverage research and automation to consistently adapt and innovate our infrastructure to scale and drive our trading and evolving business.
Jump's Trading Infrastructure team is responsible for the datacenters, networks and supporting systems that power both Jump's global low latency environment and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters. In this role you’ll have an opportunity to work with the latest in server, network and storage technology such as high-density cabinets and liquid cooling. You’ll also exist in a capacity that will allow project ownership from start to finish.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Do:
- Maintain data center infrastructure (power, cooling, hardware, cabling, tools/supplies, etc.) to provide maximum availability of services.
- Perform requirements gathering and planning for new hardware installs (i.e. physical location, power and cooling requirements, cabling, etc.).
- Install and configure data center infrastructure components (cabinets, power strips, structured cabling, etc.).
- Racking and cabling of data center hardware (servers, network equipment, storage devices, etc.).
- Hardware troubleshooting and break-fix.
- Initial configuration of network devices and Linux servers (Linux cli commands, switch cli commands, zero-touch-provisioning).
- Develop and maintain documentation.
- Interface directly with colocation providers and hardware vendors (questions, issues or new requests).
- Manage onsite contractors as needed (provide tasks, validate work, etc.).
- Shipping and receiving of equipment.
- Maintain inventory (serialized assets and consumables).
- Perform capacity planning activities within the Data Center (space, cooling, power, cabling plant).
- Occasional travel to other data centers/Jump offices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Education Required:
- At least three years Data Center experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Meet physical requirements of the job (working on ladders/elevated platforms, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.).
- Knowledge of cabling standards/media types and ability to manage cables to an extremely high standard.
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical/power, cooling, liquid cooling, mechanicals, safety, etc.).
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Hardware repair experience (data center infra, servers, network devices, storage devices, etc.).
- Ability to understand basic network designs and topologies.
- Experience using/configuring Cisco and Arista devices via CLI.
- Experience working at the command line of Linux systems doing basic system troubleshooting and running scripts.
- Experience programming (such as in Python) a plus.
- Excellent written/verbal communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well as part of global team in a fast-paced environment.
- Extremely high personal standards for work quality.
- Reliable and predictable availability.
BENEFITS
Benefits include:
- Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Group Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
- Paid Parental Leave
- Parking and Commuter Benefits
INTRODUCTION
Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems.
Trading Infrastructure is a global organization of Engineers who architect, build and maintain our world-class infrastructure. From colo design/implementation, to optimizing our exchange connectivity, to building world class low latent Wide Area Networks, we leverage research and automation to consistently adapt and innovate our infrastructure to scale and drive our trading and evolving business.
Jump's Trading Infrastructure team is responsible for the datacenters, networks and supporting systems that power both Jump's global low latency environment and high-performance computing (HPC) clusters. In this role you’ll have an opportunity to work with the latest in server, network and storage technology such as high-density cabinets and liquid cooling. You’ll also exist in a capacity that will allow project ownership from start to finish.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You Will Do:
- Maintain data center infrastructure (power, cooling, hardware, cabling, tools/supplies, etc.) to provide maximum availability of services.
- Perform requirements gathering and planning for new hardware installs (i.e. physical location, power and cooling requirements, cabling, etc.).
- Install and configure data center infrastructure components (cabinets, power strips, structured cabling, etc.).
- Racking and cabling of data center hardware (servers, network equipment, storage devices, etc.).
- Hardware troubleshooting and break-fix.
- Initial configuration of network devices and Linux servers (Linux cli commands, switch cli commands, zero-touch-provisioning).
- Develop and maintain documentation.
- Interface directly with colocation providers and hardware vendors (questions, issues or new requests).
- Manage onsite contractors as needed (provide tasks, validate work, etc.).
- Shipping and receiving of equipment.
- Maintain inventory (serialized assets and consumables).
- Perform capacity planning activities within the Data Center (space, cooling, power, cabling plant).
- Occasional travel to other data centers/Jump offices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Skills & Education Required:
- At least three years Data Center experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Meet physical requirements of the job (working on ladders/elevated platforms, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.).
- Knowledge of cabling standards/media types and ability to manage cables to an extremely high standard.
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure (electrical/power, cooling, liquid cooling, mechanicals, safety, etc.).
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Hardware repair experience (data center infra, servers, network devices, storage devices, etc.).
- Ability to understand basic network designs and topologies.
- Experience using/configuring Cisco and Arista devices via CLI.
- Experience working at the command line of Linux systems doing basic system troubleshooting and running scripts.
- Experience programming (such as in Python) a plus.
- Excellent written/verbal communication, time management and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well as part of global team in a fast-paced environment.
- Extremely high personal standards for work quality.
- Reliable and predictable availability.
BENEFITS
Benefits include:
- Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Travel Medical Insurance
- Group Pension Scheme
- Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes
- Paid Parental Leave
- Parking and Commuter Benefits
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Data Center Technician
Confirm your CIP code before applying
Not every computer science or engineering degree automatically qualifies for STEM OPT. Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree program list before targeting roles, so you don't apply under a false assumption.
Filter job postings for E-Verify employers
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before USCIS will approve your STEM OPT extension. Use the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment status before accepting an offer, not after you've already signed.
Target managed service providers and colocation facilities
Managed service providers and colocation data center operators hire technicians across multiple client sites, making them more likely to have formal OPT onboarding processes and E-Verify enrollment already in place compared to smaller, single-site operators.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific technical tasks
USCIS requires your I-983 to list concrete learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For data center roles, map duties like server rack configuration, cabling standards, and incident response protocols directly to the engineering or computer science concepts from your coursework.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified STEM OPT positions
Search Migrate Mate to find Data Center Technician openings at employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment. This removes the guesswork of vetting each company individually and surfaces roles where your STEM OPT authorization is already understood by the hiring team.
Start your extension filing 90 days before OPT expires
Your DSO must recommend the STEM OPT extension in SEVIS, and USCIS must receive your I-765 before your initial OPT EAD expires. Filing late disqualifies you from the automatic 180-day cap-gap extension that bridges the gap while USCIS adjudicates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Data Center Technician role qualify for STEM OPT?
It depends on your degree, not just the job title. STEM OPT eligibility is tied to your degree's CIP code appearing on the DHS designated STEM degree program list. Degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, information technology, and related fields typically qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility when recommending the extension in SEVIS. Check the O*NET profile for Data Center Technician to understand which degree fields align with the role's technical requirements.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for STEM OPT, not a preference. USCIS will not approve your I-765 extension if your employer is not actively enrolled. Before accepting any offer, verify the employer's E-Verify status using the E-Verify employer search tool. Enrollment must be in place before your extension is filed, so confirm it early in the hiring process rather than during onboarding.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a data center role?
The I-983 requires both you and your employer to document how your day-to-day work relates to your STEM degree. For Data Center Technician positions, this means mapping specific duties, such as hardware diagnostics, network troubleshooting, environmental monitoring, and server deployment, to learning objectives grounded in your engineering or computer science coursework. Vague job descriptions like 'perform technical tasks' are not sufficient. USCIS expects the plan to demonstrate a direct connection between the work and your academic training.
How does cap-gap protection apply if I'm a Data Center Technician on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf during the H-1B registration window and you're selected, cap-gap extends your STEM OPT work authorization automatically through September 30 of that year. This matters because STEM OPT extensions can run right up to the H-1B start date, and without cap-gap you'd have a gap in authorization. Your EAD does not need to be reissued during this period as long as your status is properly maintained.
Where can I find Data Center Technician jobs that accept STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Data Center Technician openings at employers with E-Verify enrollment, so you're not spending time vetting companies that can't legally hire you on STEM OPT. Data center roles are concentrated in hyperscale operators, colocation providers, and managed service companies, many of which have structured programs for OPT and STEM OPT candidates. Searching by E-Verify status upfront shortens your hiring timeline significantly.