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Senior Systems Administrator roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations under the DOL's prevailing wage framework. Australian professionals with a bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field can pursue indefinitely renewable two-year E-3 status without competing in the H-1B lottery.
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Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Systems Administrator to join the Center for Neural Science. This individual will respond to incoming incidents and provide incident management. Provide first line trouble shooting and tier one server support, which includes diagnosing repairing hardware, recommending solutions, checking that problems have been corrected, and maintaining solutions schema documentation. Facilitating smooth operation of hardware and software on computing systems. Play a central role in support of departmental computing systems; supporting installation, testing, maintenance, upgrades and administration of operating system and application software; monitoring backup systems for performance, and implementing security. Assisting with implementation and execution of system policies measures to adhere with departmental policies and standards. Develop network solutions to address present and future needs, including analyzing network hardware and software needs and recommending changes and upgrades to promote efficient service to all users. Assist with website design, data archival, and distribution methods. Ensure that systems are in compliance with University IT policies; coordinate procurement and vendor contract negotiations; and supervise.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Engineering, or Information Technology.
Required Experience:
2+ years of relevant experience with system administration including installation, maintenance, and support or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience with operating systems, servers, hardware, network administration, authentication systems, client-server applications, designing/developing system enhancements and software applications, scripting experience, application software, protocols, tools, and utilities. Experience with capacity planning, monitoring, and maintenance of Linux and Windows servers and the services they provide. Experience providing administration and support to 24x7 production systems.
Preferred Experience:
3+ years of experience with architecture, implementing and administering Linux and Windows based solutions, experience managing storage devices such as NAS’, troubleshooting and solving difficult system problems (hardware, software, and basic networking). Experience administering servers hosting Active Directory, Apache, Virtual Machines, MS SQL. Experience with Ansible, Puppet, BigFix, WorkspaceOne, BeyondTrust, InsightVM, CortexXDR, Splunk, Tufin and automation technologies. Experience working in a global delivery environment. Experience managing and implementing projects with Active Directory, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and multi-factor and single sign-on authentication.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Familiarity with multi-vendor hardware/software management, security, network/Internet protocols. May require any of the following: problem identification/resolution, performance management/tuning. Knowledge of related large-scale computing systems and/or product installs and maintenance. Ability to provide technical support for complex, large-scale computing systems projects. Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience. Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with Endpoint Management & Patch Policy, Vulnerability Remediation, Microsoft Windows Server, MacOS, Active Directory, Redhat Linux, NAS Raid Arrays, File Transfer Protocols, ACL’s, production support in a distributed system environment.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong experience in supporting large Linux and Windows server environments. Experience in managing, monitoring, deploying, and troubleshooting servers. Demonstrate knowledge and extensive experience with enterprise technical environments, including IP Segmentation & Firewalling, DNS, VLANS, InfoSec, and related technologies. Knowledge of enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery environments including failover and data restoration techniques. Knowledge of cloud technology and hybrid cloud implementation a plus. Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash & Python. VCP, ITIL and Red Hat/Microsoft certifications a plus. Planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities. In-depth experience with Disaster Recovery and Avoidance planning. Knowledge of cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and GC as well as on-prem server equipment (Synology NAS, Dell PowerEdge). Deployment and cloud integration of NEAT/ZOOM AV conferencing nodes.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
Position Summary:
Arts & Science is seeking a dedicated Systems Administrator to join the Center for Neural Science. This individual will respond to incoming incidents and provide incident management. Provide first line trouble shooting and tier one server support, which includes diagnosing repairing hardware, recommending solutions, checking that problems have been corrected, and maintaining solutions schema documentation. Facilitating smooth operation of hardware and software on computing systems. Play a central role in support of departmental computing systems; supporting installation, testing, maintenance, upgrades and administration of operating system and application software; monitoring backup systems for performance, and implementing security. Assisting with implementation and execution of system policies measures to adhere with departmental policies and standards. Develop network solutions to address present and future needs, including analyzing network hardware and software needs and recommending changes and upgrades to promote efficient service to all users. Assist with website design, data archival, and distribution methods. Ensure that systems are in compliance with University IT policies; coordinate procurement and vendor contract negotiations; and supervise.
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Education:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Programming, Engineering, or Information Technology.
Required Experience:
2+ years of relevant experience with system administration including installation, maintenance, and support or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience with operating systems, servers, hardware, network administration, authentication systems, client-server applications, designing/developing system enhancements and software applications, scripting experience, application software, protocols, tools, and utilities. Experience with capacity planning, monitoring, and maintenance of Linux and Windows servers and the services they provide. Experience providing administration and support to 24x7 production systems.
Preferred Experience:
3+ years of experience with architecture, implementing and administering Linux and Windows based solutions, experience managing storage devices such as NAS’, troubleshooting and solving difficult system problems (hardware, software, and basic networking). Experience administering servers hosting Active Directory, Apache, Virtual Machines, MS SQL. Experience with Ansible, Puppet, BigFix, WorkspaceOne, BeyondTrust, InsightVM, CortexXDR, Splunk, Tufin and automation technologies. Experience working in a global delivery environment. Experience managing and implementing projects with Active Directory, Privileged Access Management (PAM), and multi-factor and single sign-on authentication.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Familiarity with multi-vendor hardware/software management, security, network/Internet protocols. May require any of the following: problem identification/resolution, performance management/tuning. Knowledge of related large-scale computing systems and/or product installs and maintenance. Ability to provide technical support for complex, large-scale computing systems projects. Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to non-technical audience. Excellent organizational and written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with Endpoint Management & Patch Policy, Vulnerability Remediation, Microsoft Windows Server, MacOS, Active Directory, Redhat Linux, NAS Raid Arrays, File Transfer Protocols, ACL’s, production support in a distributed system environment.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong experience in supporting large Linux and Windows server environments. Experience in managing, monitoring, deploying, and troubleshooting servers. Demonstrate knowledge and extensive experience with enterprise technical environments, including IP Segmentation & Firewalling, DNS, VLANS, InfoSec, and related technologies. Knowledge of enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery environments including failover and data restoration techniques. Knowledge of cloud technology and hybrid cloud implementation a plus. Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash & Python. VCP, ITIL and Red Hat/Microsoft certifications a plus. Planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities. In-depth experience with Disaster Recovery and Avoidance planning. Knowledge of cloud providers including AWS, Azure, and GC as well as on-prem server equipment (Synology NAS, Dell PowerEdge). Deployment and cloud integration of NEAT/ZOOM AV conferencing nodes.
Additional Information:
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $70,000.00 to USD $75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Systems Administrator
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree is generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 visa purposes. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before interviews so employers don't stall on degree equivalency questions.
Target enterprises with dedicated IT infrastructure teams
Large financial services firms, healthcare networks, and cloud-heavy tech companies routinely file LCAs for systems administrator roles. These employers already understand prevailing wage obligations under DOL rules, which shortens the sponsorship conversation significantly.
Search E-3 sponsorship jobs on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find Senior Systems Administrator roles where employers have confirmed E-3 sponsorship. The platform surfaces roles by visa type, saving you from applying to positions where the employer has never sponsored an Australian national.
Frame your job offer around specialty occupation criteria
The E-3 requires your role to meet the specialty occupation standard. Ensure your offer letter specifies that a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field is a minimum requirement, not just preferred.
Confirm LCA filing timing before you resign overseas
Your employer must file and receive a certified LCA from DOL before you can apply for your E-3 visa at the consulate. Standard DOL processing runs about seven business days, but build extra time into your start date to avoid gaps.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for the full process
Once you have an offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork end-to-end. This is especially useful for systems administrator roles where job duties span multiple functions and the specialty occupation write-up needs precision.
E-3 Visa Senior Systems Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Systems Administrator jobs with E-3 sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Senior Systems Administrator roles where employers have confirmed E-3 visa sponsorship. Many employers are willing to sponsor but don't advertise it, and Migrate Mate filters by visa type so you're targeting companies already prepared to file an LCA and support your application through the consulate stage.
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 a Senior Systems Administrator role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the role genuinely requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or information technology. Roles where any general degree is acceptable, or where extensive experience substitutes entirely for a degree, can face scrutiny. Your offer letter and job description need to reflect the degree requirement explicitly.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Systems Administrator roles?
The E-3 has significant advantages for Australians in this role. There's no annual cap, no lottery, and processing at Australian consulates typically runs two to four weeks. The H-1B requires lottery selection with roughly one-in-four odds, and cap-subject petitions are tied to an October 1 start date. For a Senior Systems Administrator with an offer in hand, the E-3 path is far more direct.
Can I switch employers on an E-3 while working as a Senior Systems Administrator in the U.S.?
Yes, but each new employer must file a fresh LCA and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before starting with them if your current visa is tied to your previous employer. Some practitioners advise getting a new stamp at an Australian consulate during the transition. There's no USCIS transfer petition required, which makes employer changes faster than under H-1B portability rules.