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Senior Data Engineer

Lansing, MI

$125K - $155K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Salary: $125,000-$155,000 Benefits: Free Healthcare options, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc. Location: East Lansing, MI area (Onsite) Why You Should Apply:

CFS

Senior Data Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$125K - $155K/yr

Senior Data Engineer Salary: $125,000-$155,000 Benefits: Free Healthcare options, Retirement Plan w/ match, 3.5 Weeks PTO, etc. Location: East Lansing, MI area (Onsite) Why You Should Apply:

Hearst

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

MOTOR Information Systems

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

Hearst Newspapers

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$100K - $136K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

Hearst

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

Coric Industries LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$145K - $155K/yr

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of the company's enterprise data warehouse, consolidating data from multiple ERP platforms and supporting business ...

Hearst

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$100K - $136K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

Hearst

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · Hybrid

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

Coric Industries LLC

Senior Data Engineer

Southfield, MI · On-site

$145K - $155K/yr

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for the design, construction, and operation of the company's enterprise data warehouse, consolidating data from multiple ERP platforms and supporting business ...

MOTOR Information Systems

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

Hearst Transportation

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

Hearst

Senior Data Engineer

Troy, MI · On-site

$100K - $137K/yr

Senior DATA ENGINEER at MOTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS About MOTOR Information Systems (Hearst) MOTOR is the industry leader in automotive data and insights. We power the aftermarket ecosystem with some ...

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How much do senior data center engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior data center engineer in Michigan is $110,107.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,400.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a senior data center engineer do?

A Senior Data Center Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the critical infrastructure that supports a data center, including servers, networking equipment, power, and cooling systems. They oversee the performance, security, and reliability of data center operations, often managing large-scale hardware deployments and troubleshooting complex technical issues. Additionally, they may lead teams, develop best practices, and ensure compliance with industry standards to optimize data center efficiency and uptime.

What are some common challenges faced by senior data center engineers, and how can they be addressed?

Senior Data Center Engineers often encounter challenges such as maintaining high system uptime, managing rapid technology changes, and ensuring robust security protocols. Addressing these involves proactive monitoring, regular system updates, and collaborating closely with IT security teams to implement best practices. Additionally, effective communication with project managers and other engineers is key to quickly resolving issues and supporting business continuity. Continuous learning and adaptability are essential for staying ahead of emerging technologies and evolving data center standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior data center engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Data Center Engineer, you need deep expertise in networking, server hardware, data center infrastructure, and typically a bachelor's degree in IT or a related field. Familiarity with virtualization platforms (like VMware), data center management tools, and certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CompTIA Server+ are commonly required. Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills help you excel in managing complex environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring high availability, efficiency, and reliability in mission-critical data center operations.

What is the difference between Senior Data Center Engineer vs Data Center Technician?

AspectSenior Data Center EngineerData Center Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, Data Center certificationsCompTIA A+, Data Center certifications
Work EnvironmentDesign, planning, troubleshooting complex systemsHardware installation, maintenance, basic troubleshooting
ResponsibilitiesSystem architecture, network design, performance optimizationEquipment setup, cable management, routine repairs

The Senior Data Center Engineer typically handles advanced design, planning, and troubleshooting of data center infrastructure, requiring higher certifications and experience. In contrast, Data Center Technicians focus on hardware installation and maintenance tasks. While both roles work within data centers and may share certifications, the engineer's role is more strategic and technical, whereas technicians perform operational support.

Senior Data Center Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Senior Data Center Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 19% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,107 per year, or $52.9 per hour.

Senior Data Center Migration Architect

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Procom Consultants Group
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$61.75 - $82.75/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Design the application services data center architecture for a major application migration project.

  • Provide architecture strategy for a hybrid cloud environment and develop a migration factory.

  • Direct onshore and offshore teams to perform analysis, remediation, and application migration activities.

Job description

Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Senior Data Center Migration Architect

On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Senior Data Center Migration Architect for a contract opportunity in Dearborn, MI.

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Job Details

  • Design the application services data center architecture for a major application migration project for a large manufacturing company to plan the transfer of applications from a legacy data center into a cutting edge technology data center.
  •  Provide architecture strategy for a hybrid cloud environment.
  • Provide front line representation of the project to C-level executives.
  • Analyze application portfolio to create application migration groups.
  • Direct onshore and offshore teams to perform analysis, remediation, and application migration activities.
  • Design the migration factory. Individual selected will be able to clearly demonstrate their acquired knowledge of data center architecture, data center operations and data center transformations to an expert level.

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Mandatory Skills

  • Experience developing data center migration strategy and key components of a data center migration
  • Experience designing and leading the transformation of large scale data center is required
  • Experienced working with C-level executives on project status, project vision, strategic direction and industry best practices
  • Experience with Pivotal and VMware solutions
  • Experience managing 10+ member teams, define KPIs for the project activities, and measure the teams progress against defined KPIs
  • Understanding of how to develop a service framework
  • Ability to provide expert strategic advice for cloud application development, cloud application deployment, designing a private cloud infrastructure, private versus public cloud options, virtualization, containerization, and DevOps
  • Ability to discover application characteristics of mainframe, midrange, and Wintel applications that will help define migration groups
  • Experience assessing applications and application architecture
  • Prepare a technical and architecture plan

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Start Date

ASAP

Senior Data Center Migration Architect Assignment Length

12+ months

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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