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Data Center roles in networking, systems administration, and infrastructure engineering qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican professionals. Employers file directly with CBP at the border for Canadians, making approval faster than most work visas. No lottery, no annual cap for Canadians.
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Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I in Seattle, WA.
SUMMARY
The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer, Facility will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within a Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures
- Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
- Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
- Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc. May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
- May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency
- Responsible for asset and inventory management
- Assist in recruiting efforts
- Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or Technical (Military/Trade School) degree and relevant experience
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- 0-2 years of management experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
- 0-2 years of Data Center Engineering experience
- 0-2 years of Data Center Management Experience
- Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
COMPENSATION
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
BENEFITS
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
INTRODUCTION
Kforce has an enterprise client seeking a Data Center Technical Operations Engineer I in Seattle, WA.
SUMMARY
The Data Center Technical Operations Engineer, Facility will be responsible for Data Center Engineering Operations within a Data Center including risk management and mitigation, corrective and preventative maintenance of critical infrastructure, vendor management and metric reporting.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the on-site management of shift technicians, senior shift technicians, sub-contractors and vendors, ensuring that all work performed is in accordance with established practices and procedures
- Establish performance benchmarks, conduct analyses, and prepare reports on all aspects of the critical facility operations and maintenance
- Work with IT managers and other business leaders to coordinate projects, manage capacity, and optimize plant safety, performance, reliability and efficiency
- Operate and manage both routine and emergency services on a variety of critical systems such as: switchgear, generators, UPS systems, power distribution equipment, chillers, cooling towers, computer room air handlers, building monitoring systems, etc. May assist in the design and build out of new facilities
- May assist in projects to increase current facility efficiency
- Responsible for asset and inventory management
- Assist in recruiting efforts
- Deliver quality service and ensure all customer demands are met
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or Technical (Military/Trade School) degree and relevant experience
- 0-2 years of relevant work experience
- 0-2 years of management experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize in complex, fast-paced environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline
- 0-2 years of Data Center Engineering experience
- 0-2 years of Data Center Management Experience
- Fundamental knowledge of network design and layout as well as low voltage (copper/fiber) cabling
COMPENSATION
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
BENEFITS
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Data Center
Match your credentials to the right TN category
Data Center roles qualify under Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories depending on your duties. Your degree field must align with the specific role, so a networking title needs a computer science or engineering credential, not a general IT diploma.
Get a detailed support letter from your employer
CBP officers reviewing TN petitions at the border want a letter that maps your specific Data Center duties to the qualifying occupation. Vague letters citing job titles alone get rejected. Ask your employer to reference your infrastructure, server, or network responsibilities explicitly.
Target employers with existing cross-border hiring infrastructure
Companies running large-scale Data Center operations across the U.S. and Canada already understand TN documentation requirements. Targeting employers with Canadian offices or international IT contracts reduces the back-and-forth of educating HR about TN sponsorship from scratch.
Search for TN-eligible roles at employers with visa experience
Use Migrate Mate to filter Data Center job listings to employers with recent visa filings, indicating experience with visa sponsorship. This helps you focus on companies likely equipped to handle work authorization paperwork, cutting out roles where you'd spend weeks in conversations only to learn the company isn't prepared to support your visa process.
Clarify your role classification before the offer stage
Data Center titles like Site Reliability Engineer or Infrastructure Technician sit on the boundary between qualifying and non-qualifying TN occupations. Confirm with your employer that your specific duties map to a listed USMCA category before you accept an offer and plan your border crossing.
Prepare for Mexican applicants to navigate consular processing
Unlike Canadians who get TN status at the border, Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate and are subject to the annual allocation limit. Start your visa appointment scheduling early, since consular backlogs can add weeks to your start timeline.
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Find Data Center JobsData Center TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Data Center jobs qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, Data Center roles can qualify under the TN Computer Systems Analyst or Engineer categories, depending on your specific duties and credentials. Roles focused on network infrastructure, server administration, or systems engineering typically qualify. Titles like Data Center Technician without a direct tie to a listed USMCA occupation may face scrutiny, so your employer's support letter needs to anchor your duties to the qualifying category clearly.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Data Center professionals?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadians, which makes it far more predictable than H-1B for Data Center roles. Canadian applicants can get TN status approved at the border on the day of travel, while H-1B requires USCIS petition processing that can take months. The tradeoff is that TN is nonimmigrant and cannot be used to pursue a green card directly.
Where can I find Data Center employers who sponsor TN visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. You can filter job listings to employers who have confirmed TN visa sponsorship for Canadian and Mexican professionals, including Data Center and infrastructure roles. Searching general job boards gives you no visibility into which companies will actually file, which wastes time in the offer stage.
What documents does a Canadian Data Center professional need for TN entry?
You need a valid Canadian passport, a detailed employer support letter mapping your Data Center duties to a qualifying USMCA occupation, and your educational credentials showing a degree in a relevant field like computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems. CBP may also ask for transcripts or professional certifications if your degree field does not obviously align with the role.
Can a Mexican Data Center professional use TN visa sponsorship?
Yes, but the process differs from Canadian nationals. Mexican TN applicants must apply through a U.S. consulate rather than at the border and are subject to an annual cap on approvals. Consular appointment availability varies by location and time of year, so applying well before your intended start date is essential to avoid delays in taking your Data Center role.
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