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We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer II to join our IT team. This role is responsible for managing and supporting enterprise-level Citrix, Windows, and VMware environments, providing L2/L3 support across a 24x7 operational setup. The ideal candidate will also own end-user lifecycle management and IT service tracking through Jira.
A Day in the Life
- Execute end-user onboarding and offboarding processes including account provisioning/de-provisioning, device setup, access management, and license assignment across all platforms
- Manage user lifecycle across AD, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and other enterprise tools ensuring timely access changes per HR triggers
- Track, manage, and update IT service requests using Jira — including ticket creation, assignment, status updates, sprint tracking, and closure within defined SLAs
- Managing IT infrastructure service requests
- Perform backup of all systems and network devices
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
- Hands-on experience with network switching concepts and configurations
- Understanding of LAN/WAN architecture, routing, and basic firewall concepts
- Hands-on experience with Meraki devices and environment
- Administering Active Directory services, Windows Utility servers
- Full proven knowledge DFS, Terminal Servers, Hyper V, Internet Information Server System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), and file server
- Hands-on experience with Google Workspace and Azure Directory
- Outstanding troubleshooting skills for Windows platform
- Maintain and manage Active Directory environment focusing on GPO driven policies, and user/group management, and potentially cross-domain functionality
- Create accounts, troubleshoot, configure active directory, level 2 & 3 support for help desk
- Citrix server environment management and troubleshoot issues
- Full proven knowledge of Citrix XenDesktop 7
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Certificate Authority and RADIUS servers
- Experience in installing, configuring, troubleshooting and supporting XenDesktop 7
- The engineer has knowledge about hosted shared desktops, (non) persistent VDI machines
What You Need
- Must have 3+ Years of System Engineer experience in providing L2/L3 level support
- Ensure timely resolution of IT requests within SLA, maintain asset inventory accuracy, and manage seamless onboarding/offboarding
- Manage day-to-day IT operations ensuring maximum uptime, patch compliance, and proactive incident management with RCA for recurring issues
- Govern user access across AD, Azure AD, and Google Workspace with timely provisioning, periodic access reviews, and least-privilege enforcement
- Ensure complete monitoring coverage of critical systems, timely alert response, and regular performance reporting to management
- Own L2/L3 escalations, ensure timely resolution within SLA, and maintain RCA documentation and updated SOPs for critical infrastructure
- Maintain high availability of VDI environments, manage application escalations within SLA, and keep capacity and configuration documentation up to date
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work.
Here’s What We Offer
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with 20 days of fixed time off per year, in addition to company holidays—because we believe work-life balance fuels performance.
- Best-in-Class Parental Leave: Spend quality time with your growing family. We offer one of the industry’s most generous parental leave policies to support you during life’s most important moments.
- Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate wins—big and small. Get rewarded with monetary incentives and company-wide recognition for your impact and dedication. Your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Stay covered with medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Optional perks include discounted legal aid and pet insurance.
Innovaccer Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered regardless of any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law including, without limitation, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, medical condition, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status. Innovaccer Inc. participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees based out of the U.S. and employed by Innovaccer Inc.
Disclaimer:
Innovaccer does not charge fees or require payment from individuals or agencies for securing employment with us. We do not guarantee job spots or engage in any financial transactions related to employment. If you encounter any posts or requests asking for payment or personal information, we strongly advise you to report them immediately to our HR department at px@innovaccer.com. Additionally, please exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any requests before disclosing personal and confidential information, including bank account details.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer II to join our IT team. This role is responsible for managing and supporting enterprise-level Citrix, Windows, and VMware environments, providing L2/L3 support across a 24x7 operational setup. The ideal candidate will also own end-user lifecycle management and IT service tracking through Jira.
A Day in the Life
- Execute end-user onboarding and offboarding processes including account provisioning/de-provisioning, device setup, access management, and license assignment across all platforms
- Manage user lifecycle across AD, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and other enterprise tools ensuring timely access changes per HR triggers
- Track, manage, and update IT service requests using Jira — including ticket creation, assignment, status updates, sprint tracking, and closure within defined SLAs
- Managing IT infrastructure service requests
- Perform backup of all systems and network devices
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs)
- Hands-on experience with network switching concepts and configurations
- Understanding of LAN/WAN architecture, routing, and basic firewall concepts
- Hands-on experience with Meraki devices and environment
- Administering Active Directory services, Windows Utility servers
- Full proven knowledge DFS, Terminal Servers, Hyper V, Internet Information Server System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), and file server
- Hands-on experience with Google Workspace and Azure Directory
- Outstanding troubleshooting skills for Windows platform
- Maintain and manage Active Directory environment focusing on GPO driven policies, and user/group management, and potentially cross-domain functionality
- Create accounts, troubleshoot, configure active directory, level 2 & 3 support for help desk
- Citrix server environment management and troubleshoot issues
- Full proven knowledge of Citrix XenDesktop 7
- Knowledge of DNS, DHCP, Certificate Authority and RADIUS servers
- Experience in installing, configuring, troubleshooting and supporting XenDesktop 7
- The engineer has knowledge about hosted shared desktops, (non) persistent VDI machines
What You Need
- Must have 3+ Years of System Engineer experience in providing L2/L3 level support
- Ensure timely resolution of IT requests within SLA, maintain asset inventory accuracy, and manage seamless onboarding/offboarding
- Manage day-to-day IT operations ensuring maximum uptime, patch compliance, and proactive incident management with RCA for recurring issues
- Govern user access across AD, Azure AD, and Google Workspace with timely provisioning, periodic access reviews, and least-privilege enforcement
- Ensure complete monitoring coverage of critical systems, timely alert response, and regular performance reporting to management
- Own L2/L3 escalations, ensure timely resolution within SLA, and maintain RCA documentation and updated SOPs for critical infrastructure
- Maintain high availability of VDI environments, manage application escalations within SLA, and keep capacity and configuration documentation up to date
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits to set you up for success in and outside of work.
Here’s What We Offer
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with 20 days of fixed time off per year, in addition to company holidays—because we believe work-life balance fuels performance.
- Best-in-Class Parental Leave: Spend quality time with your growing family. We offer one of the industry’s most generous parental leave policies to support you during life’s most important moments.
- Recognition & Rewards: We celebrate wins—big and small. Get rewarded with monetary incentives and company-wide recognition for your impact and dedication. Your hard work won’t go unnoticed.
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage: Stay covered with medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus 100% company-paid short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance. Optional perks include discounted legal aid and pet insurance.
Innovaccer Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered regardless of any characteristic protected by federal, state or local law including, without limitation, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, medical condition, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status. Innovaccer Inc. participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees based out of the U.S. and employed by Innovaccer Inc.
Disclaimer:
Innovaccer does not charge fees or require payment from individuals or agencies for securing employment with us. We do not guarantee job spots or engage in any financial transactions related to employment. If you encounter any posts or requests asking for payment or personal information, we strongly advise you to report them immediately to our HR department at px@innovaccer.com. Additionally, please exercise caution and verify the authenticity of any requests before disclosing personal and confidential information, including bank account details.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Engineer
Document your systems engineering credentials precisely
PERM requires your degree field to align with the posted job duties. A systems engineering role tied to a computer science or electrical engineering degree needs clear documentation showing the connection before your employer files with DOL.
Prioritize employers with E-Verify enrollment
Defense contractors and federal IT vendors must use E-Verify, which also signals an established HR and legal infrastructure for sponsoring foreign workers through multi-year processes like PERM and I-140 adjudication.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Systems Engineer openings by green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate. Targeting employers with prior EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filings in your specialty cuts time spent pursuing companies without an established sponsorship process.
Negotiate a prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check which wage level your actual duties map to before signing, since a mismatch can delay or invalidate the PERM filing.
Clarify whether the role qualifies as EB-2 or EB-3
Systems Engineer positions with a master's degree requirement or specialized research duties typically qualify under EB-2. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree usually file under EB-3, affecting your priority date and wait time, especially if you're born in India or China.
Request a defined green card timeline during negotiations
Ask specifically when PERM will be filed after your start date. USCIS processing and priority date backlogs mean a one-year delay at filing can cost you years of wait time. Get a written commitment in your offer package, not just a verbal assurance.
Green Card Systems Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Engineer role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how the employer defines the position. If the job description requires a master's degree or equivalent, the employer can file under EB-2, which may benefit candidates from countries without significant priority date backlogs. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree qualify under EB-3. Your PERM filing category is set by the job requirements at the time of filing, not your personal credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Systems Engineer roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guarantee of permanence. Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency, and there's no annual lottery or cap at the EB-3 level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, longer for India and China due to priority date backlogs.
What does the PERM process look like for a Systems Engineer position?
Your employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. This includes advertising, reviewing applications, and filing an ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Once certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS on your behalf. Only after that approval, and once a visa number is available for your country, can you file for adjustment of status or an immigrant visa.
How can I find Systems Engineer jobs that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Systems Engineer openings by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 PERM filing history, so you're not spending time on roles where sponsorship is theoretical rather than practiced. Targeting companies with prior certifications in your specific engineering specialty significantly improves the odds of a straightforward sponsorship process.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is to your advantage. Under AC21 provisions, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you gain portability rights that let you change employers without restarting the green card process from scratch. For Systems Engineers from India or China facing long backlogs, filing PERM as early as possible in your H-1B tenure directly affects how much flexibility you'll have later.