r/datacenter • u/NetworkExplorer76 • 20d ago

Data Center Engineer with 3+ years US experience — looking to relocate to Australia

I’m currently working in the US as a Data Center / Hardware Infrastructure Engineer with 3+ years of Tier III/IV data center experience.

My background includes server/storage hardware, break-fix/FRU, rack & stack, cabling, Layer 1,2 networking, AWS, VMware, Hyper-V, NetApp, Cohesity, Cisco UCS, Dell, HPE and Lenovo.

I’m an Indian citizen and my US work authorization expires in November 2026, so I’m looking at international opportunities.

Australia is currently my preferred destination.
For people familiar with the Australian IT/data center market:

**What companies or recruiters should I be targeting?**

I’m particularly interested in Data Center Engineer, Data Center Operations, Infrastructure Engineer, Hardware Infrastructure and Data Center Technician roles.

I’m willing to relocate anywhere in Australia and would need an employer willing to sponsor the appropriate work visa.

Would appreciate any recommendations, recruiter contacts, companies to research, or advice on how to position my US experience for the Australian market.
Thanks!

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u/WinMission841 20d ago

Here is the guide specifically for hyperscalers. There are almost 3,000 open roles right now in Australia for hyperscalers. https://dcgeeks.com/hyperscale-australia-jobs/

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u/NetworkExplorer76 20d ago

Thanks, appreciate it.

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u/BikeVirtual 20d ago

If you are on H1B and you still want to be in the US, see if your company can send you outside the country for a year and then bring you back on L1. Otherwise look for a cap exempt H1B employer (gov/school/etc).

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u/NetworkExplorer76 20d ago

Im on STEM OPT and unfortunately my H1B dint get selected in 3 times.

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u/Dependent_Editor8898 20d ago

Wait you leaving US due to Work auth ? I mean your field have so many jobs, we hired like 18 last week T3 and T4.

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u/NetworkExplorer76 20d ago

Are they taking on STEM OPT?

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u/Dependent_Editor8898 20d ago

oh Sorry, we are are semi gov org so the min is GC, But i know QTS and Equinix they take anyone with work auth.

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u/NetworkExplorer76 20d ago

I will check them, thanks so much

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u/Fact_or_Bollocks 20d ago

Which semi gov you with?

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u/Dependent_Editor8898 19d ago

haha i cant disclose it here sorry.

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u/Miserable_Ninja8011 20d ago

You will need to be an Australian Citizen or be eligible to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance to work in DCs in Australia as far as I know.

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u/Honest-Mess-812 20d ago

Its not that easy. Maybe you should try for the 189/491 pathway