STEM OPT Senior Data Center Engineer Jobs
Senior Data Center Engineer roles qualify for STEM OPT when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build experience in infrastructure, systems reliability, and data center operations.
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Unisys Corporation is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer (OSE) to support enterprise data center and server environments, including next-generation AI platforms. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on maintaining uptime, resolving complex hardware issues, and delivering outstanding on-site service. Prior AI experience is not required—strong data center and server fundamentals are what matter most.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- May serve as team or site leader, providing direction to other technicians.
- May have specialized and specific skillsets to support niche client environments.
- May assist with resource/task scheduling and resource management.
- Ensures best in class client experience across Field Engineering operations.
- Troubleshoots and resolves client escalations from team members.
- Supports roll-out of new, enhanced or upgraded products.
- Serves as subject matter expert, providing technical advice as required to help team members resolve difficult or unanticipated issues.
- Assists in providing technical training and improvement programs.
- Engages with dissatisfied clients to help resolve perceived issues, address technically complex situations and ensure satisfaction.
- Monitors equipment, system and network performance, identifying and addressing systemic and/or recurring issues.
- Develops and recommends ways to improve frontline solution processes, striving for improved client service, error reduction, operational effectiveness and efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
3–5+ years of experience in technical support, field service, or data center roles
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience)
Dell or other vendor certifications are a plus, but not required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, travel to customer sites, and support flexible/on-call schedules
BENEFITS
Unisys offers an outstanding benefits package, featuring unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare, HSA matching, ongoing learning opportunities, and more! We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.
VIDEO INTERVIEW
At Unisys, we incorporate video interviews as a key part of our hiring process. This allows us to get to know you better and provide a more engaging and convenient interview experience. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you virtually!
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
INTRODUCTION
Unisys Corporation is seeking an experienced On-Site Service Engineer (OSE) to support enterprise data center and server environments, including next-generation AI platforms. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role focused on maintaining uptime, resolving complex hardware issues, and delivering outstanding on-site service. Prior AI experience is not required—strong data center and server fundamentals are what matter most.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- May serve as team or site leader, providing direction to other technicians.
- May have specialized and specific skillsets to support niche client environments.
- May assist with resource/task scheduling and resource management.
- Ensures best in class client experience across Field Engineering operations.
- Troubleshoots and resolves client escalations from team members.
- Supports roll-out of new, enhanced or upgraded products.
- Serves as subject matter expert, providing technical advice as required to help team members resolve difficult or unanticipated issues.
- Assists in providing technical training and improvement programs.
- Engages with dissatisfied clients to help resolve perceived issues, address technically complex situations and ensure satisfaction.
- Monitors equipment, system and network performance, identifying and addressing systemic and/or recurring issues.
- Develops and recommends ways to improve frontline solution processes, striving for improved client service, error reduction, operational effectiveness and efficiency.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
3–5+ years of experience in technical support, field service, or data center roles
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in IT or related field (or equivalent experience)
Dell or other vendor certifications are a plus, but not required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, travel to customer sites, and support flexible/on-call schedules
BENEFITS
Unisys offers an outstanding benefits package, featuring unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare, HSA matching, ongoing learning opportunities, and more! We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.
VIDEO INTERVIEW
At Unisys, we incorporate video interviews as a key part of our hiring process. This allows us to get to know you better and provide a more engaging and convenient interview experience. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you virtually!
This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at GlobalRecruiting@unisys.com or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4). US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’ EEO commitment here.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Senior Data Center Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's CIP code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before targeting roles. Computer Engineering (14.09), Computer Science (11.07), and Electrical Engineering (14.10) are common qualifying fields for data center engineering work.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether their company is enrolled in E-Verify before you spend time on technical rounds. Public companies and federal contractors are often enrolled, but smaller colocation operators or managed service providers may not be, which disqualifies them as STEM OPT employers.
Target infrastructure-heavy employers with USCIS filing history
Cloud hyperscalers, telecom carriers, and large financial institutions run physical data center operations at scale and have established STEM OPT hiring processes. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and active infrastructure job postings.
Build your I-983 training plan around specific competencies
Your I-983 must connect your STEM degree to your day-to-day role. For Senior Data Center Engineer positions, map your coursework in networking, power systems, or hardware architecture to job duties like capacity planning, cooling optimization, or redundancy design before your DSO signs off.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your prevailing wage tier
Senior Data Center Engineer roles are typically classified under SOC code 17-2061 or 15-1244 depending on the employer's focus. Pull the relevant prevailing wage level from the OFLC Wage Search so you can identify whether an offer meets the wage floor your employer will need to certify.
Start your extension paperwork 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS requires you to apply for the STEM OPT extension before your initial OPT EAD expires. File Form I-765 with your DSO-endorsed I-20 no later than 90 days out. A late filing voids your cap-gap protection and can create a gap in work authorization mid-employment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Data Center Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your employer's job classification and your degree's CIP code. If the role is classified under a STEM SOC code such as 17-2061 (Computer Hardware Engineers) or 15-1244 (Computer Network Architects), and your degree appears on the DHS STEM designated degree list, you qualify. Your DSO confirms eligibility when endorsing your I-20 for the extension application.
What E-Verify requirement applies to STEM OPT employers for this role?
Any employer hiring you on STEM OPT must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll work. E-Verify enrollment at the corporate headquarters doesn't automatically cover subsidiary locations or separate worksites. Confirm your hiring site's enrollment status directly with HR before signing an offer, since a non-enrolled worksite disqualifies the position.
What should the I-983 training plan include for a Senior Data Center Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe learning objectives that connect to your STEM degree. For this role, include specific technical goals such as mastering power distribution unit configuration, improving network redundancy protocols, or leading capacity planning projects. USCIS expects the training plan to show a direct relationship between your academic background in engineering or computer science and your on-the-job responsibilities.
How does cap-gap protection work if I transition from STEM OPT to H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires and you're selected in the lottery, your work authorization automatically extends through September 30 of that fiscal year under cap-gap rules. You can continue working as a Senior Data Center Engineer during this period without an updated EAD. USCIS confirmation of your timely filed petition is what triggers the protection.
Where can I find Senior Data Center Engineer jobs with verified E-Verify employers?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for STEM OPT-eligible students, surfacing Senior Data Center Engineer roles at employers enrolled in E-Verify. You can search by role type and work authorization status so you're not wasting time on applications at companies that can't legally hire you on STEM OPT authorization.