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IT Operations Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and enterprise tech sponsor these roles regularly, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your search matters.
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Reporting to the Manager of Service Operations, the IT Operations Engineer is responsible for expert level knowledge of Brown University Health’s server and network environment. Responsible for all operational aspects of maintaining Brown University Health datacenter systems including Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESX, Citrix XenApp. Design and implementation of systems to manage application and systems monitoring. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsibilities
Provides support to other engineers and analysts within the team. Develop and document processes for maintaining security, high availability, for system management, application content management, and performance management/monitoring. Individual is responsible for performance management and reporting on all enterprise-wide servers within Brown University Health. Provides support for Infrastructure projects and personnel. Server patch management including maintenance and required platform upgrades. Server and file backup and recovery. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT Security is preferred.
- Industry certification on management and operation of at least one of: Cisco UCS, Citrix XenApp, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Cisco networking and VMware.
- Some experience with Cloud technologies, preferably Azure, AWS, GCP.
Experience:
- Two or more years increasingly responsible related work experience in server systems management and operations in an enterprise environment.
- Experience should demonstrate knowledge in the following focus areas:
- High availability
- Security design, including embedded security/performance intelligence
- Change management processes for all devices
- Oversees configuration and firmware/software/hardware installation and operational process for enterprise-wide appliances
- Responsible for consolidation and reporting of performance and capacity enterprise wide
- Server disaster recovery
- TCP/IP including IPv6
- Project management experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to document technical solutions to meet business needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PAY RANGE
$86,382.40 - $142,542.40
LOCATION
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
WORK TYPE
Monday through Friday 9am - 5:30pm
WORK SHIFT
Evening
DAILY HOURS
8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED
Yes
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager of Service Operations, the IT Operations Engineer is responsible for expert level knowledge of Brown University Health’s server and network environment. Responsible for all operational aspects of maintaining Brown University Health datacenter systems including Windows Server, Linux, VMware ESX, Citrix XenApp. Design and implementation of systems to manage application and systems monitoring. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
- Instill Trust and Value Differences
- Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsibilities
Provides support to other engineers and analysts within the team. Develop and document processes for maintaining security, high availability, for system management, application content management, and performance management/monitoring. Individual is responsible for performance management and reporting on all enterprise-wide servers within Brown University Health. Provides support for Infrastructure projects and personnel. Server patch management including maintenance and required platform upgrades. Server and file backup and recovery. Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or IT Security is preferred.
- Industry certification on management and operation of at least one of: Cisco UCS, Citrix XenApp, Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Cisco networking and VMware.
- Some experience with Cloud technologies, preferably Azure, AWS, GCP.
Experience:
- Two or more years increasingly responsible related work experience in server systems management and operations in an enterprise environment.
- Experience should demonstrate knowledge in the following focus areas:
- High availability
- Security design, including embedded security/performance intelligence
- Change management processes for all devices
- Oversees configuration and firmware/software/hardware installation and operational process for enterprise-wide appliances
- Responsible for consolidation and reporting of performance and capacity enterprise wide
- Server disaster recovery
- TCP/IP including IPv6
- Project management experience
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to document technical solutions to meet business needs.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None
PAY RANGE
$86,382.40 - $142,542.40
LOCATION
Corporate Headquarters - 15 LaSalle Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903
WORK TYPE
Monday through Friday 9am - 5:30pm
WORK SHIFT
Evening
DAILY HOURS
8 hours
DRIVING REQUIRED
Yes
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an IT Operations Analyst
Align your degree to the role
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to IT Operations Analyst duties. A computer science or information systems degree is the clearest fit. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather coursework transcripts and employer letters that map your qualifications to the specific role.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures before salary discussions so you can flag underpayment risks that could stall or invalidate your petition.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
H-1B petitions require employers to be registered with USCIS. Prioritize companies already enrolled in E-Verify. It signals an active HR compliance infrastructure and reduces delays during the I-9 and petition filing stages, especially at mid-size companies new to sponsorship.
Filter for verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Search IT Operations Analyst roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history for this job category. This eliminates the guesswork of cold-applying to companies that may not sponsor, saving weeks during a cap-subject filing window.
Confirm SOC code classification with your employer
IT Operations Analyst roles are typically filed under SOC 15-1244 or adjacent codes. Ask your employer's HR team which code they intend to use before the LCA is submitted. A misclassified SOC code can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS around specialty occupation eligibility.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
Standard H-1B adjudication can run several months after the October 1 cap-subject start date. If your role requires an earlier resolution, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing, which commits USCIS to a 15 business-day decision window.
H-1B Visa IT Operations Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Operations Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that blend general IT support with operational analysis are sometimes challenged, so the employer's job description should clearly tie each duty to a degree-level requirement.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for IT Operations Analyst positions?
Financial services firms, hospital networks, enterprise SaaS companies, and large managed service providers regularly sponsor these roles because their IT infrastructure demands are ongoing and degree-specific. You can browse IT Operations Analyst openings filtered by verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate to identify which employers have an active sponsorship track record in this category.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline for starting an IT Operations Analyst job?
Cap-subject H-1B petitions are filed in April for an October 1 start date. If your employer submits a registration and it's selected in the lottery, you'll have a roughly six-month gap between selection and your start date. IT Operations roles at cap-exempt employers, such as nonprofit research hospitals or universities, can file at any time and bypass this timeline entirely.
Can I switch IT Operations Analyst employers while on H-1B status?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, provided your previous status was maintained and you've been in the U.S. on H-1B for at least 180 days. The new employer files a new I-129 and LCA. You don't need to wait for USCIS approval to start the new role.
What does the DOL prevailing wage requirement mean for IT Operations Analyst H-1B petitions?
Before filing your H-1B petition, your employer must submit a Labor Condition Application to DOL certifying they'll pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation and work location. Prevailing wage levels are set by DOL and vary by geography and experience tier. You can look up the applicable rate using the OFLC Wage Search before your offer letter is finalized to confirm the salary meets the legal threshold.