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Get Access To All JobsWhat we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day activities related to system stability, reliability, and security.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Utilizes appropriate procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of organizational servers, data systems, file structures, computer operating systems, and computer system software.
- Installs, maintains, configures, and upgrades UNIX operating systems to improve the reliability, safety, and performance of the system.
- Works with Network Security Analyst to ensure security and integrity of computer operating systems and supporting software by detecting hackers and ensuring remote access is encrypted.
- Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations in conjunction with the Disaster Recovery & Security Analyst.
- Performs basic and intermediate level shell and kernel programming and testing.
- Conducts studies of projected enhancements in hardware and software and presents recommendations to management.
- Conducts performance measurement and evaluation of the servers to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met.
- Implements security and the disaster recovery according to established standards policy and guidelines.
- Participates in all phases of total system planning and in the generation of justifications and specifications for facility requirements and enhancements.
- Implements system software projects.
- Presents technical briefings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. Training in information technology required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
1 year in information technology support and systems administration in diverse environments required. Experience with the network and server hardware, software, and security tools that UTHSC-H has deployed in its information technology infrastructure preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.
Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:
- 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
- Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
- The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
- Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
- Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...
- Free financial and legal counseling
- Free mental health counseling services
- Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
- Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
- Resources for child and elder care
- Plus many more!
Position Summary:
Responsible for the day-to-day activities related to system stability, reliability, and security.
Position Key Accountabilities:
- Utilizes appropriate procedures and processes necessary to ensure the safety and integrity of organizational servers, data systems, file structures, computer operating systems, and computer system software.
- Installs, maintains, configures, and upgrades UNIX operating systems to improve the reliability, safety, and performance of the system.
- Works with Network Security Analyst to ensure security and integrity of computer operating systems and supporting software by detecting hackers and ensuring remote access is encrypted.
- Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations in conjunction with the Disaster Recovery & Security Analyst.
- Performs basic and intermediate level shell and kernel programming and testing.
- Conducts studies of projected enhancements in hardware and software and presents recommendations to management.
- Conducts performance measurement and evaluation of the servers to ensure Service Level Agreements (SLA) are met.
- Implements security and the disaster recovery according to established standards policy and guidelines.
- Participates in all phases of total system planning and in the generation of justifications and specifications for facility requirements and enhancements.
- Implements system software projects.
- Presents technical briefings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree required. Training in information technology required. May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Minimum Experience:
1 year in information technology support and systems administration in diverse environments required. Experience with the network and server hardware, software, and security tools that UTHSC-H has deployed in its information technology infrastructure preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Systems Administrator
Document your infrastructure credentials before applying
Gather certifications like RHCSA, MCSE, or CCNA alongside transcripts showing a qualifying degree. PERM requires your credentials match the job's stated minimum requirements exactly, so gaps between your resume and the employer's DOL filing create costly delays.
Target employers enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment signals an employer already has compliance infrastructure for sponsoring foreign workers. Systems administrator roles at healthcare networks, federal contractors, and large enterprises tend to have existing PERM filing pipelines rather than starting from scratch for each hire.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters Senior Systems Administrator openings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to roles where PERM is already a realistic outcome rather than a negotiation you're starting from zero.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the Level I through Level IV wage for Systems Administrator roles in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL-certified prevailing wage, and a lower wage determination can force an employer to refile.
Clarify sponsorship scope during the offer stage
Ask whether the employer will cover both the PERM recruitment costs and the I-140 filing fee, and confirm they've sponsored PERM for IT roles before. First-time PERM sponsors often underestimate the recruitment documentation burden for a systems administrator position.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 placement for your background
Candidates with a master's degree in computer science or information systems often qualify for EB-2, which can mean shorter wait times for certain nationalities. Confirm with your employer which category the I-140 will be filed under before DOL certification is finalized.
Green Card Senior Systems Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Systems Administrator role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Senior Systems Administrator positions typically qualify for both. EB-3 applies when the role requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. EB-2 is available if the position requires an advanced degree or if you have a master's degree and the employer drafts the job requirements accordingly. O*NET classifies systems administrators in Job Zone 4, supporting the specialty occupation framing needed for an EB-2 filing.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM targets permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization period. There's no annual lottery and no six-year limit. The process is longer upfront, typically 18 to 36 months from PERM filing through I-485 approval for most nationalities, but the outcome is a green card rather than a visa requiring renewal. For Senior Systems Administrator roles, many employers prefer PERM because it creates a more stable long-term employment relationship than H-1B visa cycles.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from the employer for a systems administrator hire?
The employer must conduct a DOL-mandated recruitment campaign before filing, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal job board listings. They document that no qualified U.S. worker applied, then file ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Analyst review currently averages several months after filing. Once certified, the employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How do I find Senior Systems Administrator employers who actually sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search Senior Systems Administrator openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus on roles where PERM is a realistic outcome rather than hoping to negotiate it after an offer. This matters because many job postings for this title don't specify sponsorship, and cold outreach about PERM often delays or derails offers.
Can I switch employers mid-process after PERM is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, if your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification, you can change employers without losing your priority date. Senior Systems Administrator to a related infrastructure or IT operations role generally qualifies, but you'll need the new employer to file an amended I-140 or confirm portability through USCIS.