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Network Engineer 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 LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and annual cap-subject registrations open each March for an October 1 start date.
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HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please submit a PDF resume to: CAREERS@STAFF.WVNET.EDU
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
NETWORK OPERATOR - WV NETWORK (WVNET) - MONONGALIA CO.
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Starting Salary: $38,409
WVNET is seeking a customer-focused and technically skilled Network Operator to provide Tier I technical support and operational monitoring for WVNET’s statewide technology services. As a first point of contact for customers, you will help resolve technical issues, monitor critical systems, support enterprise applications, and coordinate with technical teams to maintain reliable services across West Virginia.
WVNET customers include K–12 schools, higher education institutions, libraries, state and local government agencies, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
- Serve as a primary Tier I contact for customers seeking assistance with network, application, email, account, connectivity, and hosted-service issues.
- Monitor support tickets, email, telephone requests, system dashboards, automated alerts, and network management tools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve routine technical issues, including password resets, account maintenance, email configuration, user access, and connectivity concerns.
- Document incidents and service requests, provide timely customer updates, and escalate complex or unresolved issues to Tier II support.
- Monitor statewide technology services for outages, alarms, performance concerns, and other operational issues.
- Initiate established incident-response procedures and notify appropriate technical staff of critical events.
- Provide Tier I support for Brightspace and other WVNET-hosted services.
- Coordinate with Systems Administration, Client Services, Telecommunications, and other technical teams to support timely issue resolution.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge-base resources.
- Participate in training and recommend improvements to support processes, documentation, and customer service.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Customer-focused, professional, and committed to providing responsive technical support.
- Skilled at troubleshooting technical issues and communicating solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
- Knowledgeable in computer hardware, software, modern operating systems, and fundamental networking concepts.
- Familiar with technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN connectivity, authentication services, and Microsoft 365.
- Organized and able to prioritize multiple service requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting service expectations.
- Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and collaborating with technical teams.
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, software platforms, and operational procedures.
- An effective verbal and written communicator with strong customer-service and telephone skills.
Work Schedule and Essential Personnel Requirements
This position supports WVNET’s 24/7 operations and requires availability to work evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Network Operators are designated as essential personnel and may be required to report during declared emergencies and other continuity-of-operations events. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Morgantown.
Why Join WVNET?
At WVNET, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing education and technology throughout West Virginia. Your work will directly impact students, colleges, universities, and workforce partners across the state.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting annual salary: $38,409 with a comprehensive State of West Virginia benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Retirement investment and pension options.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Generous vacation and sick leave.
- Paid state and federal holidays.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- State Employee Leave Transfer Benefit: New hires who have worked for another West Virginia state agency within the past 12 months may be eligible to transfer accrued sick leave and up to 112.5 hours of annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Education: Associate’s degree in any field with at least 15 semester credit hours in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline.
Experience: Two years of experience in information technology help desk, technical support, network operations, or customer support; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:
- A Network Operations Center (NOC), IT Help Desk, or Service Desk environment.
- Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, or Active Directory.
- Brightspace or another Learning Management System.
- IT Service Management (ITSM) or ticketing platforms.
Other Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. WVNET is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Nature of Work
HOW TO APPLY: To be considered, please submit a PDF resume to: CAREERS@STAFF.WVNET.EDU
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026
NETWORK OPERATOR - WV NETWORK (WVNET) - MONONGALIA CO.
Full-Time | Benefits Eligible | Starting Salary: $38,409
WVNET is seeking a customer-focused and technically skilled Network Operator to provide Tier I technical support and operational monitoring for WVNET’s statewide technology services. As a first point of contact for customers, you will help resolve technical issues, monitor critical systems, support enterprise applications, and coordinate with technical teams to maintain reliable services across West Virginia.
WVNET customers include K–12 schools, higher education institutions, libraries, state and local government agencies, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state.
- Serve as a primary Tier I contact for customers seeking assistance with network, application, email, account, connectivity, and hosted-service issues.
- Monitor support tickets, email, telephone requests, system dashboards, automated alerts, and network management tools.
- Troubleshoot and resolve routine technical issues, including password resets, account maintenance, email configuration, user access, and connectivity concerns.
- Document incidents and service requests, provide timely customer updates, and escalate complex or unresolved issues to Tier II support.
- Monitor statewide technology services for outages, alarms, performance concerns, and other operational issues.
- Initiate established incident-response procedures and notify appropriate technical staff of critical events.
- Provide Tier I support for Brightspace and other WVNET-hosted services.
- Coordinate with Systems Administration, Client Services, Telecommunications, and other technical teams to support timely issue resolution.
- Create and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and knowledge-base resources.
- Participate in training and recommend improvements to support processes, documentation, and customer service.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is:
- Customer-focused, professional, and committed to providing responsive technical support.
- Skilled at troubleshooting technical issues and communicating solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical users.
- Knowledgeable in computer hardware, software, modern operating systems, and fundamental networking concepts.
- Familiar with technologies such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN connectivity, authentication services, and Microsoft 365.
- Organized and able to prioritize multiple service requests while maintaining accuracy and meeting service expectations.
- Comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and collaborating with technical teams.
- Adaptable and eager to learn new technologies, software platforms, and operational procedures.
- An effective verbal and written communicator with strong customer-service and telephone skills.
Work Schedule and Essential Personnel Requirements
This position supports WVNET’s 24/7 operations and requires availability to work evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts. Network Operators are designated as essential personnel and may be required to report during declared emergencies and other continuity-of-operations events. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of Morgantown.
Why Join WVNET?
At WVNET, you'll become part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to advancing education and technology throughout West Virginia. Your work will directly impact students, colleges, universities, and workforce partners across the state.
Compensation & Benefits
Starting annual salary: $38,409 with a comprehensive State of West Virginia benefits package, including:
- Health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance.
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
- Retirement investment and pension options.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
- Generous vacation and sick leave.
- Paid state and federal holidays.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- State Employee Leave Transfer Benefit: New hires who have worked for another West Virginia state agency within the past 12 months may be eligible to transfer accrued sick leave and up to 112.5 hours of annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
Education: Associate’s degree in any field with at least 15 semester credit hours in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a closely related discipline.
Experience: Two years of experience in information technology help desk, technical support, network operations, or customer support; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:
- A Network Operations Center (NOC), IT Help Desk, or Service Desk environment.
- Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, or Active Directory.
- Brightspace or another Learning Management System.
- IT Service Management (ITSM) or ticketing platforms.
Other Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
The West Virginia Network for Educational Telecomputing (WVNET) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. WVNET is committed to maintaining a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
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Map your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree field directly relates to network engineering. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or information systems strengthens your case. A general business or unrelated degree invites an RFE, so document any relevant coursework or certifications upfront.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for your exact SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV wage tiers before negotiating, since a below-wage offer legally blocks LCA certification.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter network engineering roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation. Employers with recent H-1B filing history for your SOC code already understand the sponsorship process, which reduces delays and lowball wage offers.
Clarify worksite locations before the LCA is filed
Network engineers often support multiple office sites or travel to client locations. Each distinct worksite listed on your offer letter requires a separate LCA or an amended petition. Confirm with your employer whether your role is single-site, multi-site, or involves short-term placements before the filing begins.
Secure CCNA or equivalent certification early
Cisco, CompTIA Network+, and similar certifications don't substitute for the degree requirement, but they strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your employer's support letter. USCIS officers reviewing network engineer petitions respond well to credentials that corroborate the technical nature of the role.
Understand cap-gap protection if you're on OPT
If your OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B petition is filed by June 30, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization. You can keep working without interruption, but your employer must file before the deadline or your authorization lapses.
H-1B Visa Network Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, network engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or information technology. USCIS evaluates the job duties, not just the title. Roles that involve protocol design, infrastructure architecture, or security implementation are consistently approved. Generalist IT support roles with no degree requirement are more likely to face scrutiny.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Network Engineer jobs?
Employers across telecom, cloud infrastructure, financial services, healthcare systems, and large technology companies regularly sponsor H-1B visas for network engineering roles. The most reliable indicator is an employer's LCA filing history with DOL for your specific SOC code. Migrate Mate filters network engineer roles by verified H-1B sponsorship history, so you can focus your search on employers who have already navigated the process.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I switch network engineering jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. Your new employer must file a cap-exempt transfer petition. If your role or worksite changes materially, an amended petition may also be required.
How does working at multiple client sites affect my H-1B as a Network Engineer?
Network engineers placed at third-party client sites are subject to additional scrutiny because USCIS evaluates whether the employer controls your day-to-day work. Your employer must demonstrate that it directs your tasks and maintains an employer-employee relationship regardless of work location. Each worksite may also require a separate LCA if it falls in a different metropolitan area with a different DOL prevailing wage zone.
What happens to my H-1B status if my network engineering contract ends early?
If your employer terminates your position before your H-1B petition expires, your status ends. You have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer and have a transfer petition filed on your behalf. Your previous employer is legally required to pay for your return transportation to your home country if they terminate you. Acting quickly within the grace period is essential to maintaining lawful status.