H-1B Visa Enterprise Systems Engineer Jobs
Enterprise Systems Engineer roles sit squarely within H-1B specialty occupation territory, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file your H-1B petition under SOC code 15-1244, and LCA prevailing wage levels vary by metro area, so your offer location directly affects your certified wage floor.
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Job Description
Under supervision of the Enterprise Engineering Manager, the Enterprise Systems Engineer (ESE) works to analyze, plan, implement, maintain, troubleshoot, and enhance large complex systems. The ESE has technical ownership over, and establishes standards for, core infrastructure technologies including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, load balancing, clustering, SAN storage, hypervisors, physical and virtual servers, cloud platforms, telecommunication systems, and contact center platforms.
Essential Functions
- Mentor, guide, and influence others, acting as a technology thought leader
- Perform analytical, technical, and administrative work in the planning, design, installation, documentation, and administration of infrastructure solutions
- Architect complex systems and solutions
- Lead the day-to-day operational support for core server and tier 3 application infrastructures
- Design, build, patch, test (check for compatibility issues, conduct QA), and deploy systems and platforms meeting customers’ needs and specifications
- Coordinate testing and application of ongoing software patches or upgrades
- Lead in planning and implementing changes to infrastructure with the goal of enhancing performance, resiliency, and efficiency
- Create and maintain documentation (diagrams, procedures, etc.) for enterprise server topologies and system or application configurations
- Lead the configuration and maintenance of core Enterprise Applications, including but not limited to lending systems, teller systems, enterprise content management, communication and contact center platforms, etc.
- Perform complex software and operating system upgrades, storage and server implementations, data migration, and disaster recovery operations
- Configure security settings or access permissions for groups and individuals
- Provide technical support to other technicians, engineers, administrators, or users by troubleshooting complex problems related to server or platform functionality and performance
- Design and configure monitoring for systems and applications
- Propose modifications to Knowledge Management System processes and procedures, which will be leveraged by the Support Services team members as they troubleshoot issues on a daily basis
- Work with business applications owners, vendors, consultants, contractors, and IT personnel
- Work with and manage vendors performing activities on behalf of Information Systems
- Keep management informed of critical customer-facing issues and ETA’s to resolution
- Assist in budget preparation, cost analysis, and long-range planning including proactively assessing needs and providing recommendations
- Adhere to infrastructure and applications security procedures
- Work periodic nights and weekends.
Additional Essential Functions
- Ensure compliance with Northwest’s policies and procedures, and Federal/State regulations
- Navigate Microsoft Office Software, computer applications, and software specific to the department in order to maximize technology tools and gain efficiency
- Work as part of a team
- Work with on-site equipment
Additional Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned
- Participate in ongoing training
Safety and Health for those without supervisory duties
- Abide by the rules of the safety and loss prevention program
- Perform work tasks in a safe manner
- Report any and all injuries to supervisor
- Know what to do in case of an emergency
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education
Technical Degree Infrastructure Engineering or related field Or
Bachelor's Degree Infrastructure Engineering or related field Or
Work Experience
12 - 15 years Infrastructure Engineering related role
General Employee Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to establish effective working relationships among team members and participate in solving problems and making decisions
- Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written
- Ability to actively listen to what others are saying to achieve understanding, sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
- Ability to establish courses of action for self to accomplish specific goals, develop and use tracking systems for monitoring own work progress, and effectively use resources such as time and information
- Ability to make right decisions based on perceptive and analytical processes, practicing good judgment in gray areas
Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems on physical and virtual servers, Linux is a plus
- Knowledge of network protocols across LAN/WAN/VPN
- Server engineer should have knowledge of most core server infrastructure technologies including Active Directory objects, domains, sites and services, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, Kerberos, Group Policy, DFS, File Shares, IIS, Hyper-V, cloud technologies (Azure, Office 365, AWS), SAN storage, load balancing, clustering, and messaging platforms such as Exchange, Lync, Skype, and Teams
- Telecom engineer should have working knowledge of most components within the Avaya telecommunication systems and contact center platforms including Workforce Optimization, Elite Multichannel, IVR/voice banking, etc.
- Ability and initiative to learn and research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly
- Ability to train and teach others
- Ability to facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action items
- Ability to support applications that span the entire enterprise
- Ability to demonstrate technical ownership, leadership, and authority in area(s) of expertise facilitate meetings and follow up with resulting action
Licenses and Certifications
COMPTIA Certification Upon Hire Or
Microsoft Certification Upon Hire Or
Avaya Certification Upon Hire Or
ITIL Fundamentals Upon Hire
Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Enterprise Systems Engineer
Verify your degree aligns with SOC 15-1244
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation by matching your degree field to the role's SOC code. For Enterprise Systems Engineer, degrees in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering satisfy the requirement most cleanly. A business or unrelated degree invites an RFE.
Check prevailing wages before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up SOC code 15-1244 in your specific metro area before you accept an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above Level I through IV, and your offered salary must meet that floor.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B sponsoring employers must be E-Verify participants. Filter your search to companies already enrolled, since employers without E-Verify cannot file your petition. Migrate Mate surfaces LCA filing history by employer so you can confirm sponsorship activity before applying.
Document enterprise-scale system ownership in your resume
USCIS scrutinizes whether the role genuinely requires a specialized degree. Quantify your scope: number of integrated platforms, infrastructure scale, and cross-functional dependencies. Vague titles like 'systems generalist' weaken the specialty occupation argument your employer must make.
Ask employers about H-1B cap-exempt status early
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and certain research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning you can file any time without waiting for the annual April lottery. If you're not selected in the lottery, cap-exempt employers are a direct path to immediate filing.
Understand the employer's I-129 timeline before your start date
H-1B cap-subject petitions have an October 1 start date. If your offer letter shows an earlier start, either a cap-exempt employer is filing or premium processing is involved. Confirm which applies so your OPT or other status doesn't gap before your H-1B activates.
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Find Enterprise Systems Engineer JobsEnterprise Systems Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Enterprise Systems Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Enterprise Systems Engineer maps to SOC code 15-1244 and USCIS treats it as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or electrical engineering. Your employer documents the degree requirement in the LCA and I-129 petition. Roles blending general IT management with systems engineering occasionally receive RFEs if the job duties appear too broad, so the position description needs to reflect specialized technical scope.
Which employers actually sponsor H-1B visas for Enterprise Systems Engineers?
Employers with large internal infrastructure teams, defense contractors, cloud platform companies, financial institutions, and healthcare systems are consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. To identify specific companies with verified filing history, search Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by occupation and employer so you can see who has actively sponsored Enterprise Systems Engineer roles.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect an Enterprise Systems Engineer offer?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer submits an LCA to DOL certifying your wage meets the prevailing wage for SOC 15-1244 in your work location. Wages are tiered from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully experienced). You can check the applicable level using the OFLC Wage Search. If your offered salary falls below the certified level, DOL will not approve the LCA and the H-1B petition cannot proceed.
Can I switch employers as an Enterprise Systems Engineer without losing my H-1B status?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules in AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file an H-1B transfer petition, provided your original petition was approved and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer files a fresh I-129, but you don't need to wait for approval before your start date. Your job duties and SOC code should remain consistent to avoid a specialty occupation challenge.
What documentation should I prepare before an employer files my H-1B petition?
Your employer needs your academic credentials, including transcripts and degree certificates, along with any foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. You'll also need to provide your current immigration documents, passport, and prior visa approvals. If your bachelor's degree is in a field adjacent to systems engineering, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization strengthens the specialty occupation argument. USCIS also expects a detailed offer letter specifying the position, location, and wage.
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