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Network Systems Administrator roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing an I-140 petition on your behalf. Infrastructure-heavy industries actively pursue this pathway for specialized talent.
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The Network & Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s network, cloud, hardware, software, cybersecurity, and end-user technology environment. This is a hands-on, on-site position based in Naperville, Illinois, supporting both local and remote employees.
The position provides technical support across Microsoft Azure, Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, network infrastructure, endpoint security, and Dell desktop and laptop systems. The Network & Systems Administrator will ensure employees have reliable and secure access to the systems, equipment, and resources needed to perform their work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer and support Microsoft Azure, Windows, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory environments.
- Create, modify, and deactivate employee accounts, permissions, security groups, and system access.
- Set up and configure laptops and desktops for new employees, including software, email, Microsoft 365, security applications, and network connectivity.
- Support Dell desktops, laptops, docking stations, monitors, and related equipment.
- Diagnose hardware issues and perform upgrades, including adding or replacing memory and other computer components.
- Administer and support endpoint monitoring and management through NinjaOne.
- Support and monitor endpoint cybersecurity protection using CrowdStrike.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and related network equipment.
- Support Comcast internet and telecommunications services and coordinate with service providers when troubleshooting outages or connectivity issues.
- Install, renew, configure, and troubleshoot SSL certificates and secure connections.
- Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP, internet, and other connectivity issues.
- Configure and support secure connectivity for employees working remotely.
- Monitor network and system performance and proactively identify security, capacity, connectivity, and equipment concerns.
- Apply operating system, software, firmware, and security updates and patches.
- Maintain device inventory and assist with equipment deployment, replacement, upgrades, and retirement.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications, Windows operating systems, email, printers, and other end-user technology issues.
- Provide responsive technical support to employees with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Maintain documentation related to network configurations, user access, equipment, procedures, licenses, and IT assets.
- Assist with backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery activities.
- Follow cybersecurity best practices related to access controls, multifactor authentication, encryption, endpoint protection, and system security.
- Coordinate with third-party technology vendors and service providers.
- Assist with technology upgrades, migrations, implementations, and IT projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve the security, reliability, automation, and efficiency of the organization’s technology environment.
- Perform other IT-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory.
- Experience supporting desktop and laptop hardware.
- Knowledge of network administration, including routers, switches, wireless networks, VPNs, firewalls, and internet connectivity.
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and access-management practices.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent technical issues.
- Must be able to work on-site at DSN’s Naperville, Illinois office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Experience with Cisco Meraki networking equipment.
- Experience with Dell desktops and laptops.
- Experience with NinjaOne or similar endpoint management platforms.
- Experience with CrowdStrike or similar endpoint security platforms.
- Experience administering SSL certificates.
- Experience with Comcast Business internet/connectivity services.
- Experience with IT automation, scripting, or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies is a plus.
- Experience or familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools, AI-enabled business applications, automation, or the integration of AI into IT processes is a plus.
- Microsoft, Azure, Cisco/Meraki, or other relevant IT certifications are a plus.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
Position Summary
The Network & Systems Administrator is responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s network, cloud, hardware, software, cybersecurity, and end-user technology environment. This is a hands-on, on-site position based in Naperville, Illinois, supporting both local and remote employees.
The position provides technical support across Microsoft Azure, Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, network infrastructure, endpoint security, and Dell desktop and laptop systems. The Network & Systems Administrator will ensure employees have reliable and secure access to the systems, equipment, and resources needed to perform their work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer and support Microsoft Azure, Windows, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory environments.
- Create, modify, and deactivate employee accounts, permissions, security groups, and system access.
- Set up and configure laptops and desktops for new employees, including software, email, Microsoft 365, security applications, and network connectivity.
- Support Dell desktops, laptops, docking stations, monitors, and related equipment.
- Diagnose hardware issues and perform upgrades, including adding or replacing memory and other computer components.
- Administer and support endpoint monitoring and management through NinjaOne.
- Support and monitor endpoint cybersecurity protection using CrowdStrike.
- Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Meraki routers, switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and related network equipment.
- Support Comcast internet and telecommunications services and coordinate with service providers when troubleshooting outages or connectivity issues.
- Install, renew, configure, and troubleshoot SSL certificates and secure connections.
- Troubleshoot LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, DNS, DHCP, internet, and other connectivity issues.
- Configure and support secure connectivity for employees working remotely.
- Monitor network and system performance and proactively identify security, capacity, connectivity, and equipment concerns.
- Apply operating system, software, firmware, and security updates and patches.
- Maintain device inventory and assist with equipment deployment, replacement, upgrades, and retirement.
- Troubleshoot Microsoft 365 applications, Windows operating systems, email, printers, and other end-user technology issues.
- Provide responsive technical support to employees with varying levels of technical knowledge.
- Maintain documentation related to network configurations, user access, equipment, procedures, licenses, and IT assets.
- Assist with backup, recovery, business continuity, and disaster recovery activities.
- Follow cybersecurity best practices related to access controls, multifactor authentication, encryption, endpoint protection, and system security.
- Coordinate with third-party technology vendors and service providers.
- Assist with technology upgrades, migrations, implementations, and IT projects.
- Identify opportunities to improve the security, reliability, automation, and efficiency of the organization’s technology environment.
- Perform other IT-related responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Experience supporting Microsoft Windows environments.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory.
- Experience supporting desktop and laptop hardware.
- Knowledge of network administration, including routers, switches, wireless networks, VPNs, firewalls, and internet connectivity.
- Understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LAN/WAN, VPN, and Wi-Fi.
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and access-management practices.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical users.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to urgent technical issues.
- Must be able to work on-site at DSN’s Naperville, Illinois office.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Experience with Cisco Meraki networking equipment.
- Experience with Dell desktops and laptops.
- Experience with NinjaOne or similar endpoint management platforms.
- Experience with CrowdStrike or similar endpoint security platforms.
- Experience administering SSL certificates.
- Experience with Comcast Business internet/connectivity services.
- Experience with IT automation, scripting, or programming languages such as PowerShell, Python, or similar technologies is a plus.
- Experience or familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools, AI-enabled business applications, automation, or the integration of AI into IT processes is a plus.
- Microsoft, Azure, Cisco/Meraki, or other relevant IT certifications are a plus.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Network Systems Administrator
Document your credentials before applying
Gather official transcripts, degree evaluations, and employer letters that verify your network administration experience by SOC code. PERM audits frequently flag mismatched credentials, so having a foreign credential evaluation completed early prevents delays.
Target employers with dedicated immigration support
Government contractors, cloud infrastructure firms, and large financial institutions routinely file PERM petitions for network roles because clearance-adjacent IT infrastructure work is hard to source locally. Prioritize employers with established immigration counsel over those handling sponsorship for the first time.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies with active green card filing history for network and systems roles. Filtering by EB-3 PERM filings surfaces employers already familiar with the DOL prevailing-wage certification step specific to your occupation.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 pathway early
Network Systems Administrator roles typically land in EB-3 as skilled worker positions, but a master's degree in network engineering or information systems can qualify you for EB-2. Confirm with your prospective employer which category their counsel plans to file under before accepting an offer.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating salary
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your specific role and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search yourself before salary negotiations so your offer meets the Level I through Level IV threshold for your county.
Confirm the employer will cover PERM recruitment costs
PERM regulations prohibit you from paying for the labor certification process yourself. Before signing an offer, confirm in writing that your employer covers recruitment advertising, prevailing wage determination, and attorney fees for the PERM and I-140 filings.
Green Card Network Systems Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Systems Administrator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Network Systems Administrator positions qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker role requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the position requires a master's degree or you hold one and your employer structures the job description accordingly, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the category based on the actual job requirements, not just your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
An H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial period and an annual lottery for cap-subject petitions. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency with no renewal requirement. EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions filed, though visa number availability varies by country of birth. The PERM process takes longer upfront but produces a permanent outcome rather than a renewable temporary status.
How long does the PERM green card process take for a network administrator?
PERM labor certification at the DOL currently averages well over a year for standard processing, followed by USCIS adjudication of the I-140 petition, which can take six months to over a year depending on workload and whether premium processing is available. If your country of birth is not subject to a visa backlog, adjustment of status or consular processing can begin once the I-140 is approved.
Where can I find employers who sponsor green cards for Network Systems Administrator jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you filter job listings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, which is the most reliable way to identify companies already set up for green card sponsorship in network and infrastructure roles. Targeting employers who have completed PERM before significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment that stalls during the recruitment phase.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I am on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. PERM labor certification is employer-driven and can begin while you are on any valid work authorization, including H-1B or OPT. Your current status does not affect the PERM filing. Once the I-140 is approved, you can apply to adjust status to permanent residency without leaving the country, provided a visa number is immediately available for your country of birth and preference category.