Top US Cities
With a dynamic telecom and digital media industry, this city is a significan data market
Atlanta
Regulates air temperature, humidity, and air flow to keep equipment cool and stable.
HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
SAN/NAS systems, NetApp, backup and recovery solutions
Storage Technologies
When there is a limited pipeline of qualified technicians and engineers with mission-critical experience – meaning we are needing to create new talent for the field
Talent Shortage
A major player in the data center industry, this city has a high number of data centers located in the actual city with low electricity costs and a favorable regulatory environment that has attracted significant investments
Dallas, TX
Monitors for smoke or heat to alert and trigger fire suppression systems before major damage occurs.
Fire Detection
SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Database Management
When hyperscalers and other industries (utilities, manufacturing) compete for the same skill sets, this is called what?
Intense Competition
Located in Loudoun County, this region is often referred to as "Data Center Alley." It's the largest data center market globally by capacity, with approximately 70% of global internet traffic passing through its infrastructure.
Northern Virginia (Ashburn)
Remove heat from the facility’s cooling system by circulating chilled water or refrigerant.
Chillers
Python, Bash, PowerShell, Java for automation and system integration
Programming/Scripting
This is when many data centers sit in remote areas with small local talent pools – so relocation or commuting is common in the industry
Local Constraints
This city serves as a gateway for trans-Pacific data traffic, enhancing its data center significance
Los Angeles, CA
Metal frameworks that hold and organize servers and networking equipment
Racks
Knowledge of environmental controls and cooling systems
HVAC Systems
When few candidates understand data center career paths or the importance of the work
Low Industry Awareness
Including cities like Chandler and Mesa, this metropolitan area ranks as the second largest data center market in the US, with over 100 data centers providing 1,380 megawatts of power
Phoenix, AZ
Computers that store, process, and deliver data or applications within the data center
Servers
Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer
Virtualization Platforms
Shift work and around-the-clock operations are common – so lockdowns with candidates are very important
24/7 Staffing Demand