H-1B Visa GIS Manager Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for GIS Managers are sponsored by employers who file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in geography, geospatial science, or a closely related field. Status is granted for up to three years, extendable to six.
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You will be a part of the Client Productivity Team within GIS Operations.
The impact you’ll make
This role will strengthen Lam’s Microsoft 365 operating model by providing dedicated leadership and accountability for SharePoint, Exchange, and supporting M365 services. The position will improve service reliability, accelerate issue resolution, strengthen governance and security controls, and provide a dedicated operational partner to InfoSec for Purview and data-protection initiatives. By consolidating these responsibilities under one leader, Lam can reduce operational risk, improve the employee experience, and more effectively deliver Microsoft 365 security, automation, and platform improvements at global scale.
What you’ll do
We’re seeking an experienced people and technology leader to oversee Lam’s global Microsoft 365 operations, with direct responsibility for the SharePoint and Exchange service teams.
People Leadership and Service Operations
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Lead the global SharePoint and Exchange teams, providing technical direction, operational oversight, staff development, workload prioritization, and clear accountability for service delivery.
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Lead major M365 incidents and escalations, coordinating technical teams, Microsoft support, vendors, and business stakeholders through investigation, service restoration, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
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Maintain strong operational discipline across incident, problem, change, request, and service management, including service queues, SLAs, SOPs, runbooks, documentation, monitoring, and operational metrics.
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Provide executive-ready service health, risk, project, and operational reporting to CPP and GIS leadership.
Information Security, Compliance, and Purview
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Partner closely with Information Security on security, compliance, and data-protection initiatives affecting Microsoft 365.
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Support Microsoft Purview projects and operational tasks, including Data Lifecycle Management, retention, sensitivity and information-protection capabilities, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, auditing, compliance controls, and related remediation activities in partnership with InfoSec and other responsible teams.
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Translate InfoSec requirements into practical M365 configurations and operational processes while ensuring changes are appropriately tested, documented, approved, and supportable.
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Partner with security teams on Microsoft Secure Score, identity and access controls, privileged administration, data protection, external access, and remediation of security findings affecting M365 workloads.
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Establish and maintain appropriate role-based administrative access and separation of duties across Exchange, SharePoint, Purview, and other Microsoft 365 administrative services.
Who we’re looking for
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10+ years of IT experience, including significant experience supporting Microsoft 365 or enterprise collaboration and messaging platforms.
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Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, preferably across global or distributed environments.
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Strong working knowledge of Exchange Online and SharePoint Online, including administration, governance, troubleshooting, and enterprise-scale operations.
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Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and related technologies such as Entra ID, Teams, OneDrive, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and ServiceNow.
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including retention and data lifecycle management, information protection and sensitivity labeling, DLP, eDiscovery, auditing, and compliance capabilities.
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Experience partnering with Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Identity, and Infrastructure teams on enterprise security and governance initiatives.
Preferred qualifications
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
The group you’ll be a part of
You will be a part of the Client Productivity Team within GIS Operations.
The impact you’ll make
This role will strengthen Lam’s Microsoft 365 operating model by providing dedicated leadership and accountability for SharePoint, Exchange, and supporting M365 services. The position will improve service reliability, accelerate issue resolution, strengthen governance and security controls, and provide a dedicated operational partner to InfoSec for Purview and data-protection initiatives. By consolidating these responsibilities under one leader, Lam can reduce operational risk, improve the employee experience, and more effectively deliver Microsoft 365 security, automation, and platform improvements at global scale.
What you’ll do
We’re seeking an experienced people and technology leader to oversee Lam’s global Microsoft 365 operations, with direct responsibility for the SharePoint and Exchange service teams.
People Leadership and Service Operations
-
Lead the global SharePoint and Exchange teams, providing technical direction, operational oversight, staff development, workload prioritization, and clear accountability for service delivery.
-
Lead major M365 incidents and escalations, coordinating technical teams, Microsoft support, vendors, and business stakeholders through investigation, service restoration, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
-
Maintain strong operational discipline across incident, problem, change, request, and service management, including service queues, SLAs, SOPs, runbooks, documentation, monitoring, and operational metrics.
-
Provide executive-ready service health, risk, project, and operational reporting to CPP and GIS leadership.
Information Security, Compliance, and Purview
-
Partner closely with Information Security on security, compliance, and data-protection initiatives affecting Microsoft 365.
-
Support Microsoft Purview projects and operational tasks, including Data Lifecycle Management, retention, sensitivity and information-protection capabilities, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), eDiscovery, auditing, compliance controls, and related remediation activities in partnership with InfoSec and other responsible teams.
-
Translate InfoSec requirements into practical M365 configurations and operational processes while ensuring changes are appropriately tested, documented, approved, and supportable.
-
Partner with security teams on Microsoft Secure Score, identity and access controls, privileged administration, data protection, external access, and remediation of security findings affecting M365 workloads.
-
Establish and maintain appropriate role-based administrative access and separation of duties across Exchange, SharePoint, Purview, and other Microsoft 365 administrative services.
Who we’re looking for
-
10+ years of IT experience, including significant experience supporting Microsoft 365 or enterprise collaboration and messaging platforms.
-
Demonstrated experience leading technical teams, preferably across global or distributed environments.
-
Strong working knowledge of Exchange Online and SharePoint Online, including administration, governance, troubleshooting, and enterprise-scale operations.
-
Experience with Microsoft 365 administration and related technologies such as Entra ID, Teams, OneDrive, PowerShell, Microsoft Graph, and ServiceNow.
-
Working knowledge of Microsoft Purview, including retention and data lifecycle management, information protection and sensitivity labeling, DLP, eDiscovery, auditing, and compliance capabilities.
-
Experience partnering with Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Identity, and Infrastructure teams on enterprise security and governance initiatives.
Preferred qualifications
Our commitment
We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.
Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.
Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.
Salary
CA San Francisco Bay Area Salary Range for this position: $114,000.00 - $253,000.00.
The above salary range for this position is relevant to applicants that reside or work onsite in the California, San Francisco Bay Area only. Salary offers will depend on factors that include the location you work from, your level, education, training, specific skills, years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Actual salary may vary from salary offered due to numerous factors including but not limited to unpaid time off, unpaid leave, company mandated shutdown, and other relevant factors.
Our Perks and Benefits
At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a GIS Manager
Align your degree to geospatial science
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to GIS management duties. Geography, geospatial science, computer science, or urban planning degrees provide the strongest specialty occupation argument. Degrees in unrelated fields weaken the petition even with years of GIS experience.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your specific location and job title. Run your SOC code and worksite ZIP through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to verify the number is realistic.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Find GIS Manager roles at employers who have already filed certified LCAs for geospatial positions. Migrate Mate surfaces verified LCA sponsorship history by role and employer, so you can focus your applications on companies with a demonstrated record of sponsoring this exact position.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
GIS Managers often move between field sites, agency offices, or client locations. Each distinct worksite address requires its own certified LCA before you can work there. Raise this with the employer during the offer stage, not after the I-129 is filed.
Document your GIS credentials and software proficiencies
Employers strengthening your specialty occupation case will want proof of platform expertise like ArcGIS, QGIS, or remote sensing tools. Gather certifications, project documentation, and employer letters that tie your technical GIS skills to degree-level analytical duties before the petition is drafted.
Clarify the employer's H-1B timing before accepting
H-1B visa cap selection rules have changed recently, and cap-subject petitions can only begin on October 1 of a given fiscal year. Ask the employer whether the role is cap-exempt before signing an offer, since universities, nonprofits, and certain research institutions can file outside the cap without waiting.
H-1B Visa GIS Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a GIS Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, GIS Manager typically qualifies as a specialty occupation because the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in geography, geospatial science, computer science, or a closely related field. The employer must demonstrate this degree requirement is standard for the position in their organization, which is established through the LCA and supporting documentation submitted with the I-129 petition to USCIS.
How do I find employers who sponsor H-1B visas for GIS Manager roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for geospatial and GIS positions, letting you search by role and location rather than applying broadly and hoping for sponsorship. Employers in federal contracting, state and local government consulting, environmental firms, and utilities are historically active sponsors for this job title.
What happens to my H-1B status if my GIS Manager role is eliminated?
If your position is eliminated, your H-1B status is tied to that employer's petition. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or take other action before accruing unlawful presence. Your new employer must file a fresh I-129 petition before you can begin work for them.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B to a different GIS project location?
Moving to a new worksite address requires a new certified LCA for that location before you begin work there. This applies even if the job duties and employer stay the same. Short-term placements at client sites may qualify for a short-term placement exception under DOL rules, but that exception has day limits and cannot be used indefinitely.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a GIS Manager position?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for a total maximum of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible only if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for 365 days or more, allowing you to stay in H-1B status while your green card case progresses.