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<p>Pliancy is fundamentally changing the way businesses value technology. We're on a mission to prove that the right technology (and the right technologists) can help accelerate progress toward radical, ambitious goals. Pliancy specializes in partnering with life sciences organizations, capital management firms, and emerging startups, providing IT support to bold leaders pushing science and technology forward.</p>
<p>Our employees and clients find that we’re starkly different from other IT organizations because we challenge the status quo in two major ways: by putting people first in every decision we make, and by innovating towards simplicity every chance we get. As a people-first company that invests in the long-term success of our employees, we’re looking for creative thinkers who like to solve interesting problems. We prioritize curiosity and empathy in all of our hiring decisions.</p></div><div class="styles--2BkR3" data-ui="job-description">
<div class="content-intro">
<h1><strong>About the Role</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>What's an average day like?</strong></h2>
<p>The clients you’ll work with are primarily capital management firms (venture capital, private equity, or hedge funds), life sciences and technology clients . Pliancy prides itself on working with clients who respect our team and expertise. You will typically be integrated with your assigned client(s), focusing on meeting their IT operational needs. You’ll get to solve interesting, important challenges in collaboration with teammates who have a passion for technology and helping people. If you love innovating, building relationships, and socializing with fellow team members, you’ll love our culture.</p>
<p>A typical week is a mix of scheduled and ad-hoc site visits, consulting with your primary clients, researching solutions, implementing projects, using technology to improve processes and workflows, improving documentation, training users, and responding to ad-hoc requests. The remainder of the time is spent with the team on internal solutions, special projects, ticket escalations, and learning new technologies.</p>
<h2><strong>Who are we looking for?</strong></h2>
<p>You are passionate about technology and love learning new things. You’re an attentive, curious person who loves connecting with the people you support and working in a team environment. To you, clients are people, not just ticket numbers or cases to solve; you build relationships and, as a by-product, you build trust. Few things make you feel better at the end of a workday than helping your team work swiftly and efficiently toward a common goal. You look out for your clients and colleagues, and they’re grateful for your responsiveness. You enjoy solving business problems through the clever use of emerging technologies, often pioneering the adoption of new tools.</p>
<h1><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Drive the adoption of forward-thinking technology in rapid-growth environments</li>
<li>Develop unique, cutting-edge solutions to business problems by leveraging technology</li>
<li>Scope client solutions, identify the best option(s), and implement them within client environments</li>
<li>Provide high-touch support to executives, executive assistants, and staff</li>
<li>Troubleshoot day-to-day technical issues and assist with daily requests</li>
<li>Manage IT operations for clients, including user administration and support</li>
<li>Train users on and assist with the use of tools and technology to meet business needs</li>
<li>Document assets, configurations, passwords, processes, etc., to ensure current and accurate records</li>
<li>Assist with office moves, upgrades, and AV deployments</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>Requirements</strong></h1>
<p><em>Note: We will review and consider all applicants.</em></p>
<h3><strong>Should have</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Willing and able to commute within the greater San Francisco bay area</li>
<li>5+ years of general IT support experience</li>
<li>Extensive macOS and Windows desktop experience</li>
<li>Extensive M365 & Google Workspace administration experience</li>
<li>MDM (device posturing) experience (Addigy, Intune)</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Active Directory/Azure AD</li>
<li>Experience with cloud ID services (Okta/DUO) and other MFA/SSO providers</li>
<li>Experience with common SaaS Offerings (including, but not limited to, Microsoft365, Box, Dropbox, and Egnyte)</li>
<li>Working functional knowledge of public cloud (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), with particular emphasis on IaaS and PaaS technology</li>
<li>General understanding of network fundamentals and ability to configure GUI-based network hardware</li>
<li>Excellent soft skills (relationship-building, communication, stress management)</li>
<li>Experience supporting and communicating with executive teams</li>
<li>Ability to follow-up and follow through with client requests, projects and tasks in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Independently work as a Senior Consultant with minimal direction and supervision from peers and manager.</li>
<li>Experience using professional skills to solve business needs independently</li>
<li>Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly</li>
<li>Troubleshooting experience (ability to work through issues methodically)</li>
<li>Ability & willingness to properly document processes and assets</li>
<li>A sense of pride and ownership in your work</li>
<li>A team-centric mentality, with a focus on collaboration, communication, documentation, improving processes, and succeeding together</li>
<li>Authorization to work in USA for any employer</li>
<li>Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving abilities. </li>
<li>Takes ownership of projects from start to finish. </li>
<li>Proactively looks for opportunities to improve and solve problems.</li>
<li>Take initiative in learning client technologies and client-related emerging applications.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience/familiarity with life sciences software (GraphPad, Schrödinger, MOE, etc.)</li>
<li>Proficiency in BASH, ZSH, PowerShell, or equivalent scripting skills</li>
<li>Ability to utilize APIs for data collection and employ programming languages for action (automation)</li>
<li>Expertise in using profiles, open-source tools, or custom-built solutions for MDM customization</li>
<li>Technology strategy and roadmapping skills: collating requirements from various business sectors to devise solutions and bridge knowledge gaps</li>
<li>Experience initiating, monitoring, and otherwise managing projects of all sizes</li>
</ul>
<div>
<h3 id="N7lGO79tjucd" class="ghq-next-card-content__heading--h3" data-testid="editor-element-heading" data-ghq-card-content-type="heading" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Physical & Work Environment</span></span></span></h3>
<p id="2xVB9kxtPgqz" class="ghq-next-card-content__p" data-testid="next-editor-paragraph" data-ghq-card-content-type="p" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Our consulting roles are hands-on and client-facing. This position may require the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of the job, which may include:</span></span></span></p>
<ul class="ghq-next-card-content__list" data-testid="editor-element-list" data-ghq-card-content-type="list" data-slate-node="element">
<li id="deOnGMGxssZC" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Regularly lifting, carrying, and moving computer equipment and related items weighing up to 50 pounds.</span></span></span></li>
<li id="KoK9V76eXyy2" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Occasional crouching, kneeling, and crawling under desks or into tight spaces to access cabling, power, and equipment.</span></span></span></li>
<li id="4XgTT55bABHU" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Standing, walking, and moving between client workstations, conference rooms, and IT/network spaces for extended periods.</span></span></span></li>
<li id="3JbRzr6Qv0c3" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Using a computer and standard office equipment for prolonged periods.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="FST7PimdJzvv" class="ghq-next-card-content__heading--h3" data-testid="editor-element-heading" data-ghq-card-content-type="heading" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Location & On-site Expectations</span></span></span></h3>
<p id="VXAL34I79zgv" class="ghq-next-card-content__p" data-testid="next-editor-paragraph" data-ghq-card-content-type="p" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">This role is focused on supporting our clients in the San Francisco Bay Area,</span></span></span><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true"> so you’ll regularly commute within the region and work on-site at client offices during standard business hours, in line with their needs. Pliancy offers commuter benefits and mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS guidelines.</span></span></span></p>
</div>
<h1><strong>Benefits</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Salary: $110,000 - 120,000 per year, dependent on experience, plus a quarterly incentive pay program</li>
<li>Healthcare: Premiums for our base-level healthcare plan are 100% covered for employees and 50% covered for dependents, with the option to upgrade plus optional dental and vision plans</li>
<li>Company-funded HRA reimbursement account to help cover medical copays, deductibles, and coinsurance</li>
<li>Employer-funded commuter benefits and mileage reimbursement</li>
<li>401(k) match offered to help you plan for your long-term future</li>
<li>Unlimited PTO</li>
<li>Paid leave for new parents, including adoptive parents, to support your family's growth</li>
<li>Employee stock options so you can share in Pliancy's success</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why work with us?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> Community-minded, empathetic teammates who take pride in their work—and make it fun, too</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A manager who will help you grow and identify opportunities for career development</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The opportunity to support clients solving challenging problems in pursuit of meaningful goals</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible schedule designed to empower your communication and time management skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Benefits and perks built to meaningfully support you and your family</li>
</ul></div>
<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>About us</strong></p>
<p>Pliancy is fundamentally changing the way businesses value technology. We're on a mission to prove that the right technology (and the right technologists) can help accelerate progress toward radical, ambitious goals. Pliancy specializes in partnering with life sciences organizations, capital management firms, and emerging startups, providing IT support to bold leaders pushing science and technology forward.</p>
<p>Our employees and clients find that we’re starkly different from other IT organizations because we challenge the status quo in two major ways: by putting people first in every decision we make, and by innovating towards simplicity every chance we get. As a people-first company that invests in the long-term success of our employees, we’re looking for creative thinkers who like to solve interesting problems. We prioritize curiosity and empathy in all of our hiring decisions.</p></div><div class="styles--2BkR3" data-ui="job-description">
<div class="content-intro">
<h1><strong>About the Role</strong></h1>
<h2><strong>What's an average day like?</strong></h2>
<p>The clients you’ll work with are primarily capital management firms (venture capital, private equity, or hedge funds), life sciences and technology clients . Pliancy prides itself on working with clients who respect our team and expertise. You will typically be integrated with your assigned client(s), focusing on meeting their IT operational needs. You’ll get to solve interesting, important challenges in collaboration with teammates who have a passion for technology and helping people. If you love innovating, building relationships, and socializing with fellow team members, you’ll love our culture.</p>
<p>A typical week is a mix of scheduled and ad-hoc site visits, consulting with your primary clients, researching solutions, implementing projects, using technology to improve processes and workflows, improving documentation, training users, and responding to ad-hoc requests. The remainder of the time is spent with the team on internal solutions, special projects, ticket escalations, and learning new technologies.</p>
<h2><strong>Who are we looking for?</strong></h2>
<p>You are passionate about technology and love learning new things. You’re an attentive, curious person who loves connecting with the people you support and working in a team environment. To you, clients are people, not just ticket numbers or cases to solve; you build relationships and, as a by-product, you build trust. Few things make you feel better at the end of a workday than helping your team work swiftly and efficiently toward a common goal. You look out for your clients and colleagues, and they’re grateful for your responsiveness. You enjoy solving business problems through the clever use of emerging technologies, often pioneering the adoption of new tools.</p>
<h1><strong>Responsibilities</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Drive the adoption of forward-thinking technology in rapid-growth environments</li>
<li>Develop unique, cutting-edge solutions to business problems by leveraging technology</li>
<li>Scope client solutions, identify the best option(s), and implement them within client environments</li>
<li>Provide high-touch support to executives, executive assistants, and staff</li>
<li>Troubleshoot day-to-day technical issues and assist with daily requests</li>
<li>Manage IT operations for clients, including user administration and support</li>
<li>Train users on and assist with the use of tools and technology to meet business needs</li>
<li>Document assets, configurations, passwords, processes, etc., to ensure current and accurate records</li>
<li>Assist with office moves, upgrades, and AV deployments</li>
</ul>
<h1><strong>Requirements</strong></h1>
<p><em>Note: We will review and consider all applicants.</em></p>
<h3><strong>Should have</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Willing and able to commute within the greater San Francisco bay area</li>
<li>5+ years of general IT support experience</li>
<li>Extensive macOS and Windows desktop experience</li>
<li>Extensive M365 & Google Workspace administration experience</li>
<li>MDM (device posturing) experience (Addigy, Intune)</li>
<li>Working knowledge of Active Directory/Azure AD</li>
<li>Experience with cloud ID services (Okta/DUO) and other MFA/SSO providers</li>
<li>Experience with common SaaS Offerings (including, but not limited to, Microsoft365, Box, Dropbox, and Egnyte)</li>
<li>Working functional knowledge of public cloud (AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure), with particular emphasis on IaaS and PaaS technology</li>
<li>General understanding of network fundamentals and ability to configure GUI-based network hardware</li>
<li>Excellent soft skills (relationship-building, communication, stress management)</li>
<li>Experience supporting and communicating with executive teams</li>
<li>Ability to follow-up and follow through with client requests, projects and tasks in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Independently work as a Senior Consultant with minimal direction and supervision from peers and manager.</li>
<li>Experience using professional skills to solve business needs independently</li>
<li>Proven ability to learn new technologies quickly</li>
<li>Troubleshooting experience (ability to work through issues methodically)</li>
<li>Ability & willingness to properly document processes and assets</li>
<li>A sense of pride and ownership in your work</li>
<li>A team-centric mentality, with a focus on collaboration, communication, documentation, improving processes, and succeeding together</li>
<li>Authorization to work in USA for any employer</li>
<li>Demonstrates good judgment and problem-solving abilities. </li>
<li>Takes ownership of projects from start to finish. </li>
<li>Proactively looks for opportunities to improve and solve problems.</li>
<li>Take initiative in learning client technologies and client-related emerging applications.</li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Nice to Have</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Experience/familiarity with life sciences software (GraphPad, Schrödinger, MOE, etc.)</li>
<li>Proficiency in BASH, ZSH, PowerShell, or equivalent scripting skills</li>
<li>Ability to utilize APIs for data collection and employ programming languages for action (automation)</li>
<li>Expertise in using profiles, open-source tools, or custom-built solutions for MDM customization</li>
<li>Technology strategy and roadmapping skills: collating requirements from various business sectors to devise solutions and bridge knowledge gaps</li>
<li>Experience initiating, monitoring, and otherwise managing projects of all sizes</li>
</ul>
<div>
<h3 id="N7lGO79tjucd" class="ghq-next-card-content__heading--h3" data-testid="editor-element-heading" data-ghq-card-content-type="heading" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Physical & Work Environment</span></span></span></h3>
<p id="2xVB9kxtPgqz" class="ghq-next-card-content__p" data-testid="next-editor-paragraph" data-ghq-card-content-type="p" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Our consulting roles are hands-on and client-facing. This position may require the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of the job, which may include:</span></span></span></p>
<ul class="ghq-next-card-content__list" data-testid="editor-element-list" data-ghq-card-content-type="list" data-slate-node="element">
<li id="deOnGMGxssZC" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Regularly lifting, carrying, and moving computer equipment and related items weighing up to 50 pounds.</span></span></span></li>
<li id="KoK9V76eXyy2" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Occasional crouching, kneeling, and crawling under desks or into tight spaces to access cabling, power, and equipment.</span></span></span></li>
<li id="4XgTT55bABHU" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Standing, walking, and moving between client workstations, conference rooms, and IT/network spaces for extended periods.</span></span></span></li>
<li id="3JbRzr6Qv0c3" class="ghq-next-card-content__list-item" data-testid="editor-element-list-item" data-ghq-card-content-type="list-item" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Using a computer and standard office equipment for prolonged periods.</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
<h3 id="FST7PimdJzvv" class="ghq-next-card-content__heading--h3" data-testid="editor-element-heading" data-ghq-card-content-type="heading" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">Location & On-site Expectations</span></span></span></h3>
<p id="VXAL34I79zgv" class="ghq-next-card-content__p" data-testid="next-editor-paragraph" data-ghq-card-content-type="p" data-slate-node="element"><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true">This role is focused on supporting our clients in the San Francisco Bay Area,</span></span></span><span data-slate-node="text"><span data-slate-leaf="true"><span data-slate-string="true"> so you’ll regularly commute within the region and work on-site at client offices during standard business hours, in line with their needs. Pliancy offers commuter benefits and mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS guidelines.</span></span></span></p>
</div>
<h1><strong>Benefits</strong></h1>
<ul>
<li>Salary: $110,000 - 120,000 per year, dependent on experience, plus a quarterly incentive pay program</li>
<li>Healthcare: Premiums for our base-level healthcare plan are 100% covered for employees and 50% covered for dependents, with the option to upgrade plus optional dental and vision plans</li>
<li>Company-funded HRA reimbursement account to help cover medical copays, deductibles, and coinsurance</li>
<li>Employer-funded commuter benefits and mileage reimbursement</li>
<li>401(k) match offered to help you plan for your long-term future</li>
<li>Unlimited PTO</li>
<li>Paid leave for new parents, including adoptive parents, to support your family's growth</li>
<li>Employee stock options so you can share in Pliancy's success</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Why work with us?</strong></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"> Community-minded, empathetic teammates who take pride in their work—and make it fun, too</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">A manager who will help you grow and identify opportunities for career development</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">The opportunity to support clients solving challenging problems in pursuit of meaningful goals</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Flexible schedule designed to empower your communication and time management skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Benefits and perks built to meaningfully support you and your family</li>
</ul></div>
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an IT Consultant
Align your degree to the role
IT Consultant positions span infrastructure, cybersecurity, ERP, and cloud advisory. Your Australian degree must match the specific discipline your consulting work falls under. A business degree alone won't support an E-3 visa for a technical architecture role.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification disclosure data to find U.S. consulting firms that have filed LCAs for IT Consultant roles. Prior filings signal that the employer's legal team already understands the E-3 process.
Clarify the specialty occupation before signing
Ask the hiring manager to confirm the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Job postings that say 'degree preferred' rather than 'required in a relevant field' can disqualify the position for E-3 purposes at the consulate.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the paperwork
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. IT Consultant LCAs require precise SOC code selection and prevailing wage documentation that affects your offer terms.
Prepare your consulting portfolio for the interview
U.S. consular officers assess whether your background supports the specialty occupation claim. Bring project briefs, client engagement letters, or technical deliverables that tie your past work directly to the IT Consultant role in the offer letter.
Confirm your E-3 status covers contract placements
Many IT Consultants work on third-party client sites. USCIS requires that your petitioning employer controls your day-to-day work. If you're placed with a client, the LCA employer and your actual supervisor relationship must be clearly documented before filing.
E-3 Visa IT Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find IT Consultant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to find IT Consultant roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards surface postings without filtering for visa willingness, which wastes time. Searching by role and visa type on Migrate Mate connects you with employers who understand the E-3 process and have the legal infrastructure to support it.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an IT Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or software engineering. The role title alone doesn't determine eligibility. If the job description accepts any degree regardless of field, a consular officer may reject the specialty occupation claim. The offer letter and LCA must reflect the specific degree requirement.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for IT Consultant roles?
The E-3 has no annual lottery and no cap, so you can apply any time of year once you have a job offer. The H-1B selection rate has been below 30% in recent years, meaning most applicants don't get selected regardless of qualification. For Australian IT Consultants, the E-3 is faster to obtain, renewable indefinitely, and doesn't require waiting for a fiscal year cycle.
Can I switch IT Consultant employers after getting my E-3?
Yes, but each new employer must file a new LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp if you travel internationally. If you're already in the U.S., you can begin working for the new employer once their LCA is certified and you have a new visa support letter. There's no portability provision like the H-1B offers, so timing your transition with any international travel matters.