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IT Administrator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers must file an LCA with DOL before submitting your H-1B petition to USCIS, certifying your role meets prevailing wage requirements for your work location.
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INTRODUCTION
The University of Maryland, Baltimore School of Dentistry (UMSOD) is seeking an IT Systems Administrator, Sr. This position will provide senior-level administration, maintenance, security, and support of the organization's on-premises and cloud infrastructure, including Azure, VMware, Hyper-V, Veeam backup/disaster recovery, Windows Server, Active Directory, and enterprise systems to ensure reliable, secure, and uninterrupted IT services.
Benefits: Exempt Regular
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
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Working independently or overseeing a team the senior position has a lead role in the installation, support, and maintenance of servers, storage systems, or operating systems. Leads in the planning of and responds to service outages and infrastructure problems. Configuration and programming for systems-related projects. Using the latest technologies in high-throughput and high-performance computers and enterprise class storage systems develops computational infrastructures.
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Infrastructure Engineering and Virtualization Leadership
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Serve as the primary administrator and technical lead for the organization's virtualization platforms, including VMware vSphere/vCenter and Microsoft Hyper-V environments, ensuring availability, performance, scalability, and lifecycle management of enterprise systems.
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Backup and Disaster Recovery Responsibilities
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Administer and maintain enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions, including Veeam Backup & Replication, backup validation, recovery testing, storage management, and business continuity planning.
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Cloud Migration and Hybrid Infrastructure
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Participate in the design, implementation, and support of hybrid cloud solutions, including Microsoft Azure infrastructure, identity integration, disaster recovery, and modernization initiatives.
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Oversees and performs operating systems administration, development, installation, maintenance, and upgrade for assigned department(s), such duties as adding/deleting users, setting up/changing workstations/servers, backing up and recovery of data, data archiving, security, and installing/restoring data.
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Follows established policy and recommends process changes for operating system policies that would ensure security and integrity or lead to increased efficiency for users, applications, operating systems management, etc. Assist in the evaluation and acquisition of new technologies and products.
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Makes recommendations for upgrades to hardware and software based on existing operations, pending needs and available budget. Advises on new applications to be developed.
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Responsible for interfacing with other campus technologists and department team members to ensure integration of systems and applications are succinct.
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Provide technical support for the client workstations and resolves system and program issues for all applications utilized by the staff, including the upgrading of operating systems to support new applications.
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Frequently has team leadership responsibilities and provides training to other IT professionals.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelors in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Experience: Four (4) years’ experience with proficient knowledge of at least two (2) operating systems, such as: Windows, Mac OS, and Unix/Linux (Red Hat/Suse/Solaris/AIX/HPUX). Supervisory Experience: N/A
Preferred Experience:
- VMware vSphere/vCenter administration
- Microsoft Hyper-V
- Windows Server administration
- Active Directory and Group Policy
- Azure infrastructure and identity services
- Veeam Backup & Replication
- Enterprise storage solutions
- Security patching and vulnerability remediation
- Microsoft Defender or equivalent endpoint security platforms
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Experience supporting highly available production environments in healthcare, higher education, research, or similarly complex enterprise organizations preferred.
Certification/Licensure: N/A
Other: Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Hiring Range: $104,000 - $116,000, Commensurate with education and experience
UMB is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy or related conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, marital status, protected veteran's status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact leave_and_accom@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
Job
: Reg or CII Exempt Staff - E0776G
Employee Class : Exempt Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Shift
: Day Job
Financial Disclosure: No
Organization
: School of Dentistry - Information Technology
Job Posting
: Sep 17, 2026
Unposting Date
: Oct 2, 2026, 10:59:00 PM
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an IT Administrator
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to IT administration duties. A degree in business with no technical coursework can trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for IT Administrators to cross-check the listed knowledge areas against your transcript.
Check LCA filings before applying
Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filings for IT Administrator roles in your target city. This tells you which companies have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage step, not just which ones claim to sponsor.
Target companies already enrolled in E-Verify
E-Verify enrollment is a required prerequisite for H-1B sponsors. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled before you invest time in interviews. You can verify enrollment status directly through E-Verify without contacting the employer.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC data
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location before you negotiate an offer. If the offered salary falls below the Level I or II prevailing wage, the employer's LCA will not be certified.
Clarify on-site versus remote work before filing
IT Administrators frequently support multiple office locations. Each physical worksite requires a separate LCA posting. Confirm with your employer which locations will be listed on the petition to avoid compliance gaps after your H-1B is approved.
Start cap-subject registration with enough runway
H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start date, meaning a gap of six or more months between offer and authorization. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD expiration date and whether cap-gap protection will cover the interim period.
H-1B Visa IT Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Administrator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position genuinely requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or network engineering. Generic IT support roles where a degree in any field is acceptable can fail the specialty occupation test. The job description and internal employer documentation must establish the degree requirement as a business necessity, not just a preference.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for IT Administrator positions?
Mid-size and large enterprises across healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and technology consistently file H-1B LCAs for IT Administrator roles. Staffing and consulting firms also sponsor, though their petitions face heightened USCIS scrutiny over worksites and supervision. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified LCA filing history for this role, so you can filter by location and industry before applying.
Can my employer transfer my H-1B if I move to a new IT Administrator role at a different company?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file a valid H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a new LCA and I-129 petition. Gaps in employment between the two positions can complicate portability eligibility, so timing matters.
What happens if my employer lists multiple work locations on my H-1B LCA?
Your employer must post the LCA notice at every physical worksite where you'll perform IT Administrator duties for at least ten consecutive business days. If you're later assigned to a new location not covered by the original LCA, your employer must file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. Remote work from your home address may also require a separate LCA entry depending on the state and the DOL compliance posture your employer takes.
Is an IT Administrator role likely to be selected in the H-1B lottery?
Selection is random across all cap-subject registrations, so the odds depend on total registration volume for a given fiscal year, not on job title. IT Administrator roles filed by non-exempt employers enter the same pool as all other cap-subject petitions. If your employer qualifies as a cap-exempt institution, such as a university or affiliated nonprofit research organization, the lottery does not apply and USCIS processes the petition year-round.