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Infrastructure and operations roles, systems administration, network engineering, cloud infrastructure, and IT operations management, qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers across finance, healthcare, and technology regularly sponsor H-1B visas for these positions.
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Get Access To All JobsTHIS ROLE WILL BE HYBRID 4 DAYS/WEEK (1 DAY REMOTE) OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, BRIDGEPORT CT, or WILMINGTON DE. MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE
Overview:
Leads and executes audits over the Bank’s Information Technology (IT) Engineering, Operations, Governance, Risk Management and Architecture functions. Responsible for overseeing and executing annual risk assessments, audit examinations, continuous auditing & monitoring, and remediation plan validations. Communicate audit progress and findings to Bank management and oversee Auditors (as applicable) on assigned audit activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in audits from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards while ensuring timely completion.
- Plan and execute other assurance activities (including continuous monitoring & auditing, product delivery assessments, validation procedures, investigations, and retrospective reviews) utilizing modernized assurance methodologies, tools, and approaches and in accordance with the Division’s methodology.
- Write audit findings that clearly identify risk and root cause. Communicate findings to Bank management in a timely fashion.
- Partner with stakeholders, business management and Risk Management establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
- Embrace innovative change and help the team adapt to change.
- Effectively incorporate data analytics and other automation techniques into all phases of audits and other activities.
- Maintain knowledge in the assigned subject matter discipline.
- Coach, develop and oversee work of Auditors and new hires, including executing review and supervision.
- Embrace and exemplify the culture of engagement and belonging.
- Contribute to the achievement of Division priorities.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
This position leads and executes assurance activities, maintains relationships, and communicates with Bank management, and oversees Auditors. The position ensures activities are in conformance with professional auditing standards. The jobholder reports to an Audit (Senior) Manager.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
- Minimum of 1 year’s leadership experience
- Experience with internal audit methodology
- Solid understanding of internal control concepts
- Experience evaluating adequacy of the controls
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience coaching and developing others
- Proven analytical skills
- Proven critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience presenting sensitive and complex findings to business management and influencing change
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
- Experience in challenging the status quo and defending conclusions when challenged
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field
- MBA or Master’s Degree in an appropriate field
- Related professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, cloud certification, or similar)
- Financial services industry experience
- Strong experience in infrastructure auditing (preferably in the banking/financial services sector)
- Working knowledge and experience in auditing server operating systems, server virtualization systems, database management platforms, middleware technologies, storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, firewalls, VPN, and other types of security appliances, data backup solutions, email management systems, mainframe systems and related security products, file transmissions and job scheduling systems.
- Working knowledge of cloud computing risks and related controls frameworks
- Working knowledge of modern delivery practices and supporting tech (agile, DevOps tools, etc.)
- Working knowledge of API Management and associated security risks
- Working knowledge of ITIL Standards and core IT services such as change, problem, incident, and asset management
- Understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to technology in the financial services industry
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
THIS ROLE WILL BE HYBRID 4 DAYS/WEEK (1 DAY REMOTE) OUT OF: BUFFALO NY, BRIDGEPORT CT, or WILMINGTON DE. MUST BE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OR WILLING TO RELOCATE
Overview:
Leads and executes audits over the Bank’s Information Technology (IT) Engineering, Operations, Governance, Risk Management and Architecture functions. Responsible for overseeing and executing annual risk assessments, audit examinations, continuous auditing & monitoring, and remediation plan validations. Communicate audit progress and findings to Bank management and oversee Auditors (as applicable) on assigned audit activities.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead and participate in audits from planning to reporting and produce quality deliverables in accordance with the Division’s methodology and professional standards while ensuring timely completion.
- Plan and execute other assurance activities (including continuous monitoring & auditing, product delivery assessments, validation procedures, investigations, and retrospective reviews) utilizing modernized assurance methodologies, tools, and approaches and in accordance with the Division’s methodology.
- Write audit findings that clearly identify risk and root cause. Communicate findings to Bank management in a timely fashion.
- Partner with stakeholders, business management and Risk Management establishing strong working relationships while maintaining independence.
- Embrace innovative change and help the team adapt to change.
- Effectively incorporate data analytics and other automation techniques into all phases of audits and other activities.
- Maintain knowledge in the assigned subject matter discipline.
- Coach, develop and oversee work of Auditors and new hires, including executing review and supervision.
- Embrace and exemplify the culture of engagement and belonging.
- Contribute to the achievement of Division priorities.
- Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies, and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite. Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
- Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
- Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
- Complete other related duties as assigned.
Scope of Responsibilities:
This position leads and executes assurance activities, maintains relationships, and communicates with Bank management, and oversees Auditors. The position ensures activities are in conformance with professional auditing standards. The jobholder reports to an Audit (Senior) Manager.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 9 years’ higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 5 years’ relevant work experience
- Minimum of 1 year’s leadership experience
- Experience with internal audit methodology
- Solid understanding of internal control concepts
- Experience evaluating adequacy of the controls
- Strong leadership skills
- Experience coaching and developing others
- Proven analytical skills
- Proven critical thinking skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Experience presenting sensitive and complex findings to business management and influencing change
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects at the same time
- Experience in challenging the status quo and defending conclusions when challenged
Education and Experience Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics, Statistics, or related technical field
- MBA or Master’s Degree in an appropriate field
- Related professional certifications (CIA, CPA, CISA, CISSP, cloud certification, or similar)
- Financial services industry experience
- Strong experience in infrastructure auditing (preferably in the banking/financial services sector)
- Working knowledge and experience in auditing server operating systems, server virtualization systems, database management platforms, middleware technologies, storage infrastructure, network infrastructure, firewalls, VPN, and other types of security appliances, data backup solutions, email management systems, mainframe systems and related security products, file transmissions and job scheduling systems.
- Working knowledge of cloud computing risks and related controls frameworks
- Working knowledge of modern delivery practices and supporting tech (agile, DevOps tools, etc.)
- Working knowledge of API Management and associated security risks
- Working knowledge of ITIL Standards and core IT services such as change, problem, incident, and asset management
- Understanding of regulatory requirements as they relate to technology in the financial services industry
Location
Buffalo, New York, United States of America
M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $89,600.00 - $149,300.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Infrastructure And Operations
Map your role to a qualifying SOC code
Pull the O*NET profile for your target title before applying. Infrastructure roles span multiple SOC codes, and mismatches between your job duties and the code on the LCA can trigger an RFE or denial.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Run your title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer. Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and metro area, so knowing Level I through Level IV thresholds puts you in a stronger negotiating position.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file your H-1B petition any time without waiting for the annual lottery. Infrastructure roles at these organizations are a direct path to avoiding the lottery entirely.
Search for verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter infrastructure and operations jobs by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. That history tells you which companies have already navigated the process for your role type, not just which ones list sponsorship as a checkbox on a job posting.
Ask about E-Verify enrollment before your start date
If you're transitioning from OPT STEM extension, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled to maintain your work authorization. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after you've given notice at your current job.
Front-load your specialty occupation documentation
Infrastructure titles like 'IT Manager' or 'Systems Administrator' face higher RFE rates because USCIS scrutinizes whether they truly require a specific bachelor's degree. Prepare a detailed duty breakdown showing theoretical and practical application of a specialized discipline before your employer files I-129.
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Find Infrastructure And Operations JobsInfrastructure And Operations H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Do infrastructure and operations roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most do, but the qualifier is whether the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Network engineers, cloud architects, and systems reliability engineers typically qualify under computer science or information systems. General IT support or helpdesk roles often don't meet the specialty occupation threshold, so the job description and employer's internal requirements matter significantly.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for infrastructure roles?
Large technology companies, financial institutions, healthcare systems, and managed service providers consistently file H-1B LCAs for infrastructure titles. You can see which specific employers have active filing history for your target role by searching infrastructure and operations positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with verified H-1B sponsorship records rather than unverified self-reported claims.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new infrastructure employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B is valid and you're moving to a same or similar occupational classification. Infrastructure roles with comparable SOC codes and similar duty sets generally qualify as same-or-similar, but your new employer should document the connection in the petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect infrastructure job seekers specifically?
The annual cap of 65,000 H-1B visas, plus 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders, applies to most private-sector infrastructure roles. If you're not selected in the lottery, you remain eligible for the next registration period. Pursuing roles at cap-exempt employers, such as universities or nonprofit research centers with IT departments, bypasses the lottery entirely and lets your employer file at any point during the year.
What documentation strengthens an H-1B petition for an operations role?
USCIS looks for evidence that the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Useful documentation includes the employer's internal job posting specifying degree requirements, organizational charts showing where the role sits relative to other specialized positions, proof of your credentials, and a detailed description of how daily duties apply specialized theoretical knowledge rather than generalized IT skills.
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