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Network Architect roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual 85,000-cap lottery applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS167, T5, Band 8
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced technical leadership across enterprise network architecture, supporting design, scalability, and operational excellence for nationwide LAN, WAN, wireless, and external connectivity environments.
- Lead complex troubleshooting and resolution efforts for high-severity network incidents, including S1/S2 events, ensuring rapid restoration of mission-critical services.
- Support operational leadership during major incidents and events by guiding response actions, coordinating escalations, and driving efficient restoration activities.
- Interface with agency service providers, external partners, and third-party organizations to support secure and reliable external connectivity across government, commercial, and private networks.
- Design, evaluate, and optimize network architectures to ensure performance, scalability, resilience, and alignment with enterprise and federal standards.
- Provide subject matter expertise on advanced networking technologies, including load balancing (F5), routing, switching, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Support network security integration by coordinating response actions for identified threats and vulnerabilities within the network domain.
- Collaborate with team leads and engineering teams to align architecture with operational requirements, service delivery objectives, and governance standards.
- Contribute to capacity planning, performance optimization, and modernization initiatives across a large-scale network infrastructure environment.
- Maintain and review architecture artifacts, design documentation, and network standards to support governance, compliance, and knowledge management.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience leading, designing and supporting enterprise network architectures across LAN, WAN, wireless, and external connectivity environments.
- Proven expertise in advanced network troubleshooting and incident resolution, including high-severity (S1/S2) incidents.
- Hands-on experience with load balancing technologies and enterprise network infrastructure components (routers, switches, firewalls).
- Experience interfacing with external providers and partners to support secure connectivity and network integration.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability response coordination.
- Experience supporting large-scale, geographically distributed network environments with high availability requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical standards.
- Experience collaborating across architecture, engineering, and operations teams in a matrixed environment.
Minimum Education requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Years of Required Work-Related Experience:
- 10-14 years of experience in network engineering or network architecture roles.
Required Certification:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required; CCIE or equivalent advanced certification preferred.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting federal government environments.
- Deep expertise in F5 load balancing and application delivery controllers.
- Experience designing high-availability and resilient network architectures supporting 24/7/365 operations.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking and external connectivity integration.
- Experience supporting VoIP and VTC network architectures.
- Knowledge of ITIL-based ITSM/ITOM processes and their integration with network operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex, mission-critical environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Minimum Requirements
TCS167, T5, Band 8
TSTECH
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$90,000.00
Maximum Salary
$140,000.00
INTRODUCTION
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS167, T5, Band 8
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced technical leadership across enterprise network architecture, supporting design, scalability, and operational excellence for nationwide LAN, WAN, wireless, and external connectivity environments.
- Lead complex troubleshooting and resolution efforts for high-severity network incidents, including S1/S2 events, ensuring rapid restoration of mission-critical services.
- Support operational leadership during major incidents and events by guiding response actions, coordinating escalations, and driving efficient restoration activities.
- Interface with agency service providers, external partners, and third-party organizations to support secure and reliable external connectivity across government, commercial, and private networks.
- Design, evaluate, and optimize network architectures to ensure performance, scalability, resilience, and alignment with enterprise and federal standards.
- Provide subject matter expertise on advanced networking technologies, including load balancing (F5), routing, switching, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
- Support network security integration by coordinating response actions for identified threats and vulnerabilities within the network domain.
- Collaborate with team leads and engineering teams to align architecture with operational requirements, service delivery objectives, and governance standards.
- Contribute to capacity planning, performance optimization, and modernization initiatives across a large-scale network infrastructure environment.
- Maintain and review architecture artifacts, design documentation, and network standards to support governance, compliance, and knowledge management.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience leading, designing and supporting enterprise network architectures across LAN, WAN, wireless, and external connectivity environments.
- Proven expertise in advanced network troubleshooting and incident resolution, including high-severity (S1/S2) incidents.
- Hands-on experience with load balancing technologies and enterprise network infrastructure components (routers, switches, firewalls).
- Experience interfacing with external providers and partners to support secure connectivity and network integration.
- Strong knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and vulnerability response coordination.
- Experience supporting large-scale, geographically distributed network environments with high availability requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain network architecture diagrams, design documents, and technical standards.
- Experience collaborating across architecture, engineering, and operations teams in a matrixed environment.
Minimum Education requirement:
- Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Years of Required Work-Related Experience:
- 10-14 years of experience in network engineering or network architecture roles.
Required Certification:
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) required; CCIE or equivalent advanced certification preferred.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience supporting federal government environments.
- Deep expertise in F5 load balancing and application delivery controllers.
- Experience designing high-availability and resilient network architectures supporting 24/7/365 operations.
- Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking and external connectivity integration.
- Experience supporting VoIP and VTC network architectures.
- Knowledge of ITIL-based ITSM/ITOM processes and their integration with network operations.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in complex, mission-critical environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
LI-Remote #clearance #techjobs #veteranspage
Minimum Requirements
TCS167, T5, Band 8
TSTECH
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$90,000.00
Maximum Salary
$140,000.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Network Architect
Map your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to network architecture work. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems typically satisfies the specialty occupation requirement. Degrees in unrelated fields may trigger a Request for Evidence.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV prevailing wages for Network Architects in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and undershooting it delays the petition.
Target cap-exempt employers strategically
Universities, university-affiliated research organizations, and certain nonprofits are exempt from the 85,000-cap lottery. Network Architect roles exist at these institutions, and you can start any time of year without waiting for the April registration window.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter your job search on Migrate Mate by employers with confirmed LCA filing history for Network Architect roles. That filing history shows real sponsorship activity, not just a checkbox on a job posting claiming openness to visa candidates.
Clarify network scope during interviews
Employers unfamiliar with H-1B specialty occupation standards sometimes hesitate when a role spans cloud, WAN, and on-premises infrastructure. Walking them through how O*NET classifies Network Architect as a specialty occupation often resolves concerns before an offer is extended.
Align your start date with the cap timeline
Cap-subject H-1B petitions have an October 1 earliest start date. If you receive an offer in May after selection, you can negotiate a start date of October 1 or later. Attempting to start earlier requires a cap-exempt employer or a different visa category.
H-1B Visa Network Architect: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Architect role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. USCIS treats Network Architect as a specialty occupation because the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, or a closely related field. O*NET classifies it as a Job Zone 5 occupation. Your employer documents this in the H-1B petition, and your degree field must align with the specific duties described in the position.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Network Architect positions?
Search Migrate Mate for Network Architect roles filtered by employers with documented LCA filing history in this occupation. DOL's LCA disclosure data shows which companies have certified labor condition applications for this job title, giving you a factual basis for targeting your applications rather than relying on job postings that vaguely mention visa sponsorship.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch Network Architect jobs?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can transfer your H-1B to a new employer if your petition has been pending for at least 180 days and the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work as soon as USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for approval.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Network Architect position is reclassified or restructured?
A material change in your job duties, work location, or employer entity may require an amended H-1B petition filed with USCIS before the change takes effect. If your role shifts from pure network architecture to a management function with different specialty occupation criteria, your employer needs to assess whether the amended petition is required. Failing to file when required can create status problems.
Does working remotely affect my H-1B if I'm a Network Architect?
Remote work adds a location-based compliance layer. Your employer must file a certified LCA covering each worksite location where you'll work for more than 60 consecutive or 105 non-consecutive days in a year, including your home address. If you move to a new metro area, DOL requires a new LCA reflecting the prevailing wage for that location, which may differ from your original certified wage.