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H-1B visa jobs for Network Operations Center Engineers are available at employers across managed service providers, cloud infrastructure firms, and large enterprise IT departments. The role qualifies as a specialty occupation when tied to a relevant bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, making it a viable H-1B target for skilled candidates.
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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer
LOCATION: Scottsdale, AZ (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $43 - $53/hr
DURATION: 6 Months
About the Role:
The client is building the future of autonomous mobility, and our robotaxis are on the road serving riders. Behind every ride is a set of critical live services—and this role is the first line of defense for keeping them healthy. We are establishing a 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) in Scottsdale, AZ to provide continuous "eyes on glass" monitoring of the infrastructure supporting Robotaxi Operations. As a NOC Engineer, you will actively monitor networks, cloud environments, databases, and authentication systems; triage alerts; and execute swift escalation procedures to keep live robotaxi operations running smoothly. You will also work directly with our SRE team to turn what you observe on shift into lasting reliability improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuous Monitoring: Provide proactive, 24x7 monitoring of the critical IT services, networks, and infrastructure supporting Robotaxi Operations from the Scottsdale operations center.
- Incident Triage & Response: Acknowledge, investigate, and triage system alerts. Act as the primary responder for incidents impacting live services.
- Escalation Management: Follow established operational procedures and escalation pathways to route complex issues to the appropriate specialized engineering teams.
- Service Health Tracking: Monitor the real-time health of cloud environments, databases, DNS, and authentication services required for continuous operations.
- Reliability Improvement: Participate in incident retrospective calls to provide feedback and recommendations to improve system reliability and reduce future outages.
- Reporting: Document incidents thoroughly and produce shift handoff reports and service status summaries.
- Escalation Calls: Participate in escalation calls to aid in troubleshooting, resolution, and root-causing of incidents.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years in a NOC, SOC, TechOps, or similar structured operations environment, with a strong understanding of incident management lifecycles and SLAs.
- Infrastructure Monitoring: Proven experience monitoring enterprise networks, cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP), and critical databases.
- Core Services: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, authentication services EntraID, OpenAuth, SSL/TLS, and general networking.
- Tooling: Proficiency with modern monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Grafana, Datadog, Kentik, Logic Monitor, or similar alert management systems).
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey critical technical issues clearly during high-pressure situations.
- Availability: Willing and able to work 100% on-site in Scottsdale, AZ on an assigned shift that includes at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) every week, including holiday coverage as scheduled.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ticketing and incident management systems such as Incident.io, PagerDuty, Opsgenie, ServiceNow, and JIRA.
- Basic scripting for operational tasks (Python, Bash).
- Linux fundamentals.
- ITIL or comparable incident/service management framework familiarity.
- CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or similar vendor-specific networking certifications (e.g., Juniper JNCIA).
Shift Structure & Expectations:
- To achieve true 24x7 coverage, we are staffing three shifts: Day, Swing, and Overnight.
- Candidates apply to the role generally; shift assignment is determined during the interview process based on business need and candidate availability. Please come prepared to discuss which shifts you can work.
- Every schedule includes at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) each week.
- Holiday coverage is required as part of the 24x7 rotation.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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JOB TITLE: Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer
LOCATION: Scottsdale, AZ (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $43 - $53/hr
DURATION: 6 Months
About the Role:
The client is building the future of autonomous mobility, and our robotaxis are on the road serving riders. Behind every ride is a set of critical live services—and this role is the first line of defense for keeping them healthy. We are establishing a 24x7 Network Operations Center (NOC) in Scottsdale, AZ to provide continuous "eyes on glass" monitoring of the infrastructure supporting Robotaxi Operations. As a NOC Engineer, you will actively monitor networks, cloud environments, databases, and authentication systems; triage alerts; and execute swift escalation procedures to keep live robotaxi operations running smoothly. You will also work directly with our SRE team to turn what you observe on shift into lasting reliability improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Continuous Monitoring: Provide proactive, 24x7 monitoring of the critical IT services, networks, and infrastructure supporting Robotaxi Operations from the Scottsdale operations center.
- Incident Triage & Response: Acknowledge, investigate, and triage system alerts. Act as the primary responder for incidents impacting live services.
- Escalation Management: Follow established operational procedures and escalation pathways to route complex issues to the appropriate specialized engineering teams.
- Service Health Tracking: Monitor the real-time health of cloud environments, databases, DNS, and authentication services required for continuous operations.
- Reliability Improvement: Participate in incident retrospective calls to provide feedback and recommendations to improve system reliability and reduce future outages.
- Reporting: Document incidents thoroughly and produce shift handoff reports and service status summaries.
- Escalation Calls: Participate in escalation calls to aid in troubleshooting, resolution, and root-causing of incidents.
Required Qualifications:
- Experience: 5+ years in a NOC, SOC, TechOps, or similar structured operations environment, with a strong understanding of incident management lifecycles and SLAs.
- Infrastructure Monitoring: Proven experience monitoring enterprise networks, cloud infrastructure (AWS or GCP), and critical databases.
- Core Services: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, authentication services EntraID, OpenAuth, SSL/TLS, and general networking.
- Tooling: Proficiency with modern monitoring and observability platforms (e.g., Grafana, Datadog, Kentik, Logic Monitor, or similar alert management systems).
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey critical technical issues clearly during high-pressure situations.
- Availability: Willing and able to work 100% on-site in Scottsdale, AZ on an assigned shift that includes at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) every week, including holiday coverage as scheduled.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with ticketing and incident management systems such as Incident.io, PagerDuty, Opsgenie, ServiceNow, and JIRA.
- Basic scripting for operational tasks (Python, Bash).
- Linux fundamentals.
- ITIL or comparable incident/service management framework familiarity.
- CompTIA Network+ and Security+ certifications.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or similar vendor-specific networking certifications (e.g., Juniper JNCIA).
Shift Structure & Expectations:
- To achieve true 24x7 coverage, we are staffing three shifts: Day, Swing, and Overnight.
- Candidates apply to the role generally; shift assignment is determined during the interview process based on business need and candidate availability. Please come prepared to discuss which shifts you can work.
- Every schedule includes at least one weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) each week.
- Holiday coverage is required as part of the 24x7 rotation.
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Operations Center Engineer
Map your degree to NOC duties
Your H-1B visa petition succeeds when your degree field directly maps to network monitoring, incident response, or infrastructure management. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for Network and Computer Systems Administrators to document the degree-level knowledge requirements before your employer files.
Verify prevailing wage before accepting offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your job title and metro area through the OFLC Wage Search to know your wage tier before you negotiate, not after.
Find sponsors with active H-1B LCA history
Target employers who've already filed LCAs for NOC or network operations roles. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history by role, so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have already navigated the filing process for this occupation.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
NOC engineers often rotate across data centers or client sites. Each primary worksite requires its own certified LCA before you work there. Raise this with HR early so your employer files the right number of LCAs from the start.
Use your 60-day grace period strategically
If your current H-1B ends due to a layoff or contract close, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to secure a new employer and file a transfer petition. Don't wait until the final week to start conversations with prospective NOC hiring teams.
Request premium processing on the I-129 petition
NOC roles frequently have urgent infrastructure needs, which gives you leverage to ask your employer to file with premium processing. USCIS processes premium I-129 petitions significantly faster than standard, reducing the gap between offer acceptance and your authorized start date.
H-1B Visa Network Operations Center Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Operations Center Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, electrical engineering, or a closely related field, it qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B rules. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that degree-level knowledge is a normal requirement for the role, not just a preferred credential. Roles framed around lower-level monitoring tasks without degree requirements are harder to defend.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for NOC Engineer positions?
Managed service providers, cloud infrastructure companies, telecommunications firms, and large enterprise IT departments are the most active sponsors for NOC roles. These employers file LCAs regularly for network operations titles and have established H-1B hiring pipelines. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA history for network and systems roles, so you can focus your applications on proven sponsors rather than guessing.
Can my H-1B cover work at multiple data center or client locations?
No, not automatically. Each primary worksite where you spend a substantial portion of your time requires its own certified Labor Condition Application. If your NOC role involves rotating between facilities or supporting client sites in different metro areas, your employer must file separate LCAs for each location before you begin work there. Short-term placements under ten days may qualify for an exception, but regular assignments do not.
How long does H-1B status last for a NOC Engineer, and can it be extended?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, further extensions are possible only if your employer has filed a PERM labor certification or an I-140 immigrant petition on your behalf and specific milestones have been reached. Planning your green card timeline early is worth the effort if you intend to stay long-term in network operations.
What documentation should I prepare before my employer files the H-1B petition?
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any credential evaluations showing U.S. equivalency for foreign degrees. You'll also need a detailed employment verification letter from previous employers documenting your network operations experience, your current resume with technical skills listed precisely, and a copy of your most recent I-94 record if you're already in the U.S. Your employer's immigration attorney will typically request these before drafting the I-129 petition.