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Network Administrator roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the computer-related worker category, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL and petition USCIS, making early employer engagement critical before the April registration window.
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This is a full-time, on-site position based in Worcester, MA, with travel to other Family Health Center of Worcester sites as needed.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Network Administrator to join our small, collaborative IT team. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, administration, and day-to-day health of our network infrastructure across 10 locations. You will be a key resource in ensuring that our staff can reliably access the systems they depend on, including our hosted Epic EHR platform, so they can stay focused on delivering care to our patients.
This is a hands-on position that requires comfort working across a mixed-vendor environment, strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure
- Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity across all organization sites.
- Monitor network performance and uptime; proactively identify and resolve issues before they affect clinical operations.
- Manage network configurations, IP address schemes (DNS, DHCP), and routing across a multi-site environment.
- Ensure consistent, low-latency connectivity to our hosted Epic EHR and other cloud-based clinical systems.
- Support and maintain infrastructure including managed switches, routers, firewalls, and cabling across locations.
Security & Compliance
- Manage firewalls and enforce security policies in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
- Maintain appropriate network segmentation to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
- Monitor security events and assist with vulnerability remediation and risk assessments.
- Keep network access controls current and aligned with organizational policies.
Wireless & VoIP
- Manage and maintain wireless infrastructure across all sites, ensuring reliable coverage in clinical and administrative areas.
- Support and troubleshoot VoIP and unified communications systems in coordination with vendors and staff.
Vendor, ISP & Team Support
- Manage relationships with ISPs and network vendors; coordinate on service requests, outages, and contract renewals.
- Act as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for network-related issues submitted through the help desk.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date network documentation including topology diagrams, device inventories, and configurations.
- Collaborate with IT teammates on infrastructure projects, technology assessments, and system upgrades.
- Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work to support planned maintenance windows or urgent incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or in an equivalent role.
- Strong working knowledge of core networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and SNMP.
- Experience managing firewalls, managed switches, routers, and wireless access points across multiple sites.
- Comfortable working in mixed-vendor environments and adapting to different platforms and toolsets.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA security requirements as they apply to network infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting ability; able to diagnose and resolve complex issues calmly and efficiently.
- Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to clinical and administrative staff without jargon.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a hosted EHR environment; Epic familiarity is a plus.
- Experience with Meraki and Aruba network stacks is preferred.
- Prior experience working in a healthcare, hospital, or multi-site clinical setting.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts or hybrid network environments.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, network access control (NAC), or zero-trust architecture principles.
- Experience with ITSM or ticketing platforms and strong habits around IT documentation.
Reporting Relationship:
Director of Technology Services
EOE
Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
INTRODUCTION
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Worcester, MA, with travel to other Family Health Center of Worcester sites as needed.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Network Administrator to join our small, collaborative IT team. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, administration, and day-to-day health of our network infrastructure across 10 locations. You will be a key resource in ensuring that our staff can reliably access the systems they depend on, including our hosted Epic EHR platform, so they can stay focused on delivering care to our patients.
This is a hands-on position that requires comfort working across a mixed-vendor environment, strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure
- Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity across all organization sites.
- Monitor network performance and uptime; proactively identify and resolve issues before they affect clinical operations.
- Manage network configurations, IP address schemes (DNS, DHCP), and routing across a multi-site environment.
- Ensure consistent, low-latency connectivity to our hosted Epic EHR and other cloud-based clinical systems.
- Support and maintain infrastructure including managed switches, routers, firewalls, and cabling across locations.
Security & Compliance
- Manage firewalls and enforce security policies in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
- Maintain appropriate network segmentation to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
- Monitor security events and assist with vulnerability remediation and risk assessments.
- Keep network access controls current and aligned with organizational policies.
Wireless & VoIP
- Manage and maintain wireless infrastructure across all sites, ensuring reliable coverage in clinical and administrative areas.
- Support and troubleshoot VoIP and unified communications systems in coordination with vendors and staff.
Vendor, ISP & Team Support
- Manage relationships with ISPs and network vendors; coordinate on service requests, outages, and contract renewals.
- Act as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for network-related issues submitted through the help desk.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date network documentation including topology diagrams, device inventories, and configurations.
- Collaborate with IT teammates on infrastructure projects, technology assessments, and system upgrades.
- Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work to support planned maintenance windows or urgent incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or in an equivalent role.
- Strong working knowledge of core networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and SNMP.
- Experience managing firewalls, managed switches, routers, and wireless access points across multiple sites.
- Comfortable working in mixed-vendor environments and adapting to different platforms and toolsets.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA security requirements as they apply to network infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting ability; able to diagnose and resolve complex issues calmly and efficiently.
- Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to clinical and administrative staff without jargon.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a hosted EHR environment; Epic familiarity is a plus.
- Experience with Meraki and Aruba network stacks is preferred.
- Prior experience working in a healthcare, hospital, or multi-site clinical setting.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts or hybrid network environments.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, network access control (NAC), or zero-trust architecture principles.
- Experience with ITSM or ticketing platforms and strong habits around IT documentation.
Reporting Relationship:
Director of Technology Services
EOE
Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Administrator
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Pull the O*NET profile for Network Administrator and confirm your job duties map to the listed tasks. USCIS scrutinizes roles where a degree isn't explicitly required, so document how your specific responsibilities demand specialized knowledge.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require E-Verify-enrolled employers, but that enrollment also signals an employer's familiarity with work-authorization compliance. Prioritize companies already in the E-Verify system when evaluating sponsorship readiness.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating salary
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the prevailing wage, so knowing the floor prevents surprises during filing.
Find H-1B sponsors using Migrate Mate
Search Network Administrator roles on Migrate Mate to filter employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation. That narrows your search to companies that have already filed for roles like yours, not just employers that claim they sponsor.
Register before the March lottery deadline
H-1B cap registration opens in March each fiscal year. If your employer misses the registration window, you can't begin employment until October at the earliest. Confirm your hiring manager knows the timeline and has immigration counsel lined up by February.
Prepare network documentation for RFE response
USCIS issues Requests for Evidence on Network Administrator petitions questioning whether the role requires a specialized degree. Keep architecture diagrams, project scopes, and vendor certifications that demonstrate the technical complexity your employer's network demands.
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Find Network Administrator JobsNetwork Administrator H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Administrator role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, Network Administrator positions qualify when the employer can demonstrate the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in a specific technical field such as computer science, information systems, or network engineering. Generic job descriptions listing a degree as preferred rather than required create RFE risk, so the offer letter and LCA must clearly state the degree requirement.
How do I find employers that sponsor H-1B visas for Network Administrator jobs?
Migrate Mate lets you browse Network Administrator openings filtered by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history, so you're only seeing companies that have sponsored workers in comparable roles. You can also cross-reference DOL disclosure data to see how many LCAs a particular employer has certified for this occupation code before applying.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Network Administrator job is eliminated?
You have a 60-day grace period after your employment ends to find a new sponsoring employer, file for a change of status, or depart the U.S. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition if they aren't cap-exempt. If you're within the cap year and your new employer is subject to the lottery, portability under AC21 doesn't apply since you haven't completed 180 days in approved status.
Can my employer sponsor my H-1B while I'm working on OPT as a Network Administrator?
Yes, and this is the standard path for most F-1 students. Your employer registers you in the March lottery while you're on OPT, and if selected, files the full petition for an October 1 start. If your OPT expires before October 1 and you have at least 60 days remaining under the cap-gap rule, your authorization automatically bridges the gap.
What prevailing wage level applies to Network Administrator H-1B petitions?
Most entry-level Network Administrator roles are certified at Level I or Level II prevailing wages, which correspond to positions requiring routine tasks under supervision versus roles requiring more judgment. Your employer determines the level based on your specific duties and experience using the OFLC Wage Search. Filing at a wage below the certified prevailing wage is a compliance violation that can trigger DOL audits.
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