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Configuration Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field. Employers file an LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for preparing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting the endpoint devices that power the firm's modern digital workplace. Working from the National Operations Center alongside experienced IT professionals, this role ensures employees receive secure, reliable, and properly configured technology while supporting endpoint deployment, hardware repairs, inventory management, asset lifecycle activities, and operational support across the firm's offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in enterprise IT. As skills and experience develop, there will be opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility while gaining exposure to enterprise technologies, endpoint management, and IT operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Configure, provision, and prepare laptops, desktops, monitors, docking stations, peripherals, and other endpoint equipment for deployment.
- Stage, enroll, and manage endpoint devices using Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Active Directory, and related endpoint management technologies.
- Perform quality assurance testing to ensure devices are properly configured, secure, fully functional, and ready for deployment.
- Perform hardware diagnostics, repairs, component replacement, upgrades, and device preparation for deployment, redeployment, or retirement.
- Package, ship, receive, and track endpoint equipment for employees and offices nationwide.
- Maintain accurate hardware inventory, asset records, warranty information, and lifecycle documentation.
- Manage endpoint-related incidents, service requests, tasks, and asset records within ServiceNow.
- Assist with hardware refresh projects, office technology deployments, inventory audits, and equipment reclamation initiatives.
- Travel occasionally to firm offices to assist with endpoint deployments, hardware refreshes, and onsite support activities.
- Work alongside senior endpoint operations staff to learn enterprise deployment processes, endpoint management technologies, and IT operational best practices.
- Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Service Desk, and other IT teams to deliver a consistent and high-quality technology experience for end users.
- Participate in occasional after-hours work to support hardware deployments, technology implementations, upgrades, and office projects as business needs require.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical education, relevant coursework, certifications, hands-on experience, or a demonstrated passion for Information Technology.
- Basic understanding of Windows operating systems, computer hardware, and common peripherals.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer hardware and peripheral issues.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and grow within an enterprise IT environment.
- Ability to lift and move computer equipment and shipping materials as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Active Directory, or similar endpoint management technologies.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or another IT service management platform.
- Experience building, repairing, upgrading, or troubleshooting computer hardware.
- Previous customer service, technical support, or technology-related experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Endpoint Deployment & Provisioning
- Hardware Repair & Diagnostics
- Asset Lifecycle & Inventory Management
- Endpoint Configuration & Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Intune & Windows Autopilot
- ServiceNow
- Customer Service & Communication
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Teamwork & Continuous Learning
WHO YOU ARE
You are dependable, organized, and enjoy working with technology. You take pride in doing things the right way, pay attention to the details, and enjoy solving problems. You are eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and excited to build a career in enterprise IT while working alongside experienced technology professionals.
COMPENSATION
For NY Metro area, the expected salary range for this position is between $20.00 hourly and $30.00 hourly. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This role is part time and not eligible for benefits.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.’s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients’ goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms”.
Position Summary
This role is responsible for preparing, deploying, maintaining, and supporting the endpoint devices that power the firm's modern digital workplace. Working from the National Operations Center alongside experienced IT professionals, this role ensures employees receive secure, reliable, and properly configured technology while supporting endpoint deployment, hardware repairs, inventory management, asset lifecycle activities, and operational support across the firm's offices.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in enterprise IT. As skills and experience develop, there will be opportunities to take on increasing technical responsibility while gaining exposure to enterprise technologies, endpoint management, and IT operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Configure, provision, and prepare laptops, desktops, monitors, docking stations, peripherals, and other endpoint equipment for deployment.
- Stage, enroll, and manage endpoint devices using Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Active Directory, and related endpoint management technologies.
- Perform quality assurance testing to ensure devices are properly configured, secure, fully functional, and ready for deployment.
- Perform hardware diagnostics, repairs, component replacement, upgrades, and device preparation for deployment, redeployment, or retirement.
- Package, ship, receive, and track endpoint equipment for employees and offices nationwide.
- Maintain accurate hardware inventory, asset records, warranty information, and lifecycle documentation.
- Manage endpoint-related incidents, service requests, tasks, and asset records within ServiceNow.
- Assist with hardware refresh projects, office technology deployments, inventory audits, and equipment reclamation initiatives.
- Travel occasionally to firm offices to assist with endpoint deployments, hardware refreshes, and onsite support activities.
- Work alongside senior endpoint operations staff to learn enterprise deployment processes, endpoint management technologies, and IT operational best practices.
- Collaborate with Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure, Service Desk, and other IT teams to deliver a consistent and high-quality technology experience for end users.
- Participate in occasional after-hours work to support hardware deployments, technology implementations, upgrades, and office projects as business needs require.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Technical education, relevant coursework, certifications, hands-on experience, or a demonstrated passion for Information Technology.
- Basic understanding of Windows operating systems, computer hardware, and common peripherals.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to troubleshoot basic computer hardware and peripheral issues.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and grow within an enterprise IT environment.
- Ability to lift and move computer equipment and shipping materials as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Intune, Windows Autopilot, Active Directory, or similar endpoint management technologies.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow or another IT service management platform.
- Experience building, repairing, upgrading, or troubleshooting computer hardware.
- Previous customer service, technical support, or technology-related experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Endpoint Deployment & Provisioning
- Hardware Repair & Diagnostics
- Asset Lifecycle & Inventory Management
- Endpoint Configuration & Quality Assurance
- Microsoft Intune & Windows Autopilot
- ServiceNow
- Customer Service & Communication
- Organization & Attention to Detail
- Teamwork & Continuous Learning
WHO YOU ARE
You are dependable, organized, and enjoy working with technology. You take pride in doing things the right way, pay attention to the details, and enjoy solving problems. You are eager to learn, comfortable asking questions, and excited to build a career in enterprise IT while working alongside experienced technology professionals.
COMPENSATION
For NY Metro area, the expected salary range for this position is between $20.00 hourly and $30.00 hourly. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law. This role is part time and not eligible for benefits.
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Configuration Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your Configuration Specialist duties to demand a specific bachelor's degree, not any degree. Review your job description against O*NET's occupation profile to confirm the technical requirements align before applying.
Check employer LCA filing history first
Use Migrate Mate to filter Configuration Specialist roles by employers with active H-1B LCA filings. This narrows your search to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process, not employers encountering it for the first time.
Document your degree equivalency early
If your bachelor's degree is in a field adjacent to IT systems, get a credential evaluation before interviews. USCIS scrutinizes degree-to-role alignment for configuration roles, and a formal evaluation strengthens your petition before your employer files.
Confirm prevailing wage tier during negotiations
Look up your work location's prevailing wage level using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Configuration Specialist salaries vary significantly by metro area, and your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the applicable DOL wage level.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status directly
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B lottery. If you're applying to a university IT department or a research center's configuration team, confirm cap-exempt status with the employer's HR or legal team.
Time your job search around the H-1B filing window
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year. Start your job search no later than January so offers are confirmed before registration closes. Employers need lead time to prepare LCA filings before the petition window opens.
H-1B Visa Configuration Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Configuration Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It depends on how the role is defined. USCIS requires the position to be a specialty occupation, meaning it must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. Roles focused on enterprise software configuration, systems integration, or IT infrastructure generally qualify. Roles requiring only general technical aptitude may face scrutiny.
Which employers typically sponsor H-1B visas for Configuration Specialists?
IT consulting firms, enterprise software companies, healthcare systems, and financial institutions are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for configuration-focused roles. Employers implementing large ERP, CRM, or cloud platforms often sponsor regularly because qualified specialists are in short supply. You can browse verified sponsoring employers for this role on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by LCA filing history.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Configuration Specialist offers?
Before your employer files the LCA with DOL, they must certify your offered salary meets the prevailing wage for a Configuration Specialist in your specific work location. DOL uses four wage levels based on experience and complexity. If the offer falls below the certified wage level, the LCA won't be approved and the H-1B petition can't proceed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the applicable level before you negotiate.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Configuration Specialist role without losing status?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once the transfer petition is filed, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer must file a new I-129 petition and LCA certified for the new role and location. If the new role's duties or degree requirements differ significantly from the original petition, USCIS may evaluate specialty occupation again.
What happens to my H-1B if my configuration project ends and my employer has no immediate role?
You have a 60-day grace period after a bona fide termination to find a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed. During this window, you can't work but remain in valid status. If your employer is placing you on bench time without pay, USCIS considers that a violation of H-1B status, since the employer must pay the LCA-certified wage for the full petition period.