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Get Access To All JobsAt NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.
As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.
Company Overview
Gridforce Energy Management’s mission is to ensure power flows consistently and reliability while enhancing our client’s profitability and reducing their risk exposure. Since 1999, Gridforce has been providing precision energy control and integration management services to micro-grids, load-serving entities and demand response clients throughout North America. Our employees are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to improve the business of our diverse client base from cities, municipalities and electric cooperatives, in addition to generation owners and operators.
We offer our employees opportunities for career development and training, providing new and valuable skills and experience. We are located in Houston, Texas - the second fastest growing city in the nation, with world-class medical, cultural, educational and research institutions and a young, energetic and diverse population. Gridforce is located in the heart of Downtown Houston which provides an energizing and engaging atmosphere where you will love to come to work. Gridforce Energy Manage is a NAES Company.
Summary
The Network Systems Administrator is responsible for the smooth and secure operation of network devices and network connectivity. The position is responsible for maintaining core enterprise systems, troubleshooting and maintenance of network hardware, intrusion prevention and detection, and collaboration with other staff and teams. This position requires compliance with IT best practices and regulatory standards. This is a full-time, primarily in-person position located in our downtown Houston office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and security incidents, performance issues, and outages.
- Participate in planning, design, and implementation of the company’s enterprise network architecture (LAN, WAN, VPN, DMVPN, Internet, and data center networks).
- Manage, operate, and optimize data center network facilities to meet reliability, performance, and scalability requirements.
- Implement and maintain network security and cybersecurity controls, including firewalls, segmentation, access control, and threat mitigation.
- Maintain full life cycle of networking hardware; configuration, deployment, patching, upgrades, backups and replacement.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, diagrams, device inventory and operational procedures.
- Keep systems up to date with current security updates and vendor recommended updates.
- Utilize monitoring tools troubleshoot and improve availability, latency, and overall health.
- Investigate new technology and provide recommendations on system improvements and life cycle planning.
- Availability for after-hours support and maintenance as needed.
- Follow proper change control procedures and adhere to industry compliance standards.
Working Relationships
The Network Systems Administrator reports to the IT Manager and works in relation to other IT team members. This position will also require coordination with the operations team, applications team, and other staff within the organization.
Compensation
The initial compensation will range from $98,300 to $113,050.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, networking, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience
- Hands-on experience in network engineering, administration, or related roles.
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site networks, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Required Qualifications
- Experience managing Cisco network devices (routers/switches/firewalls).
- Understanding of enterprise network architecture design, including LAN, WAN, Internet, and data center networking.
- Experience with network monitoring tools/software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional-level certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network +.
- Solid understanding and practical experience with VLANs, IPsec VPN, DMVPN, and EIGRP.
- Experience managing Cisco next generation firewalls/Firepower.
- Experience following compliance standards such as NERC CIP, PCI-DSS, or SOC, or similar regulated environment.
- Experience with SolarWinds, Netwrix, syslog analysis or other monitoring tools.
- Experience following structured change control procedures.
Other Considerations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to relay technical information to non-technical coworkers is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Additional time may be required during heavy workloads, to meet deadlines, or to respond to issues that occur after normal business hours. This position works in an office and data center environment. Must be able to travel to remote data centers or business locations that are in the Houston and the Dallas area.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 40lbs. Ability to sit for long periods of time, ability to communicate verbally, and in writing, and ability to handle long periods of screen time.
Fit for Duty
This is a Non-DOT position and all employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a drug screening.
Performance
NAES employees have the responsibility to customers and internal co-workers to perform in their role with the highest standards. Employees of NAES are accountable for meeting and exceeding the needs of our customer with unflinching integrity.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES; and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs, whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each and every employee’s performance.
It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select the individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver's License
Skills
Preferred
- IT - Information Technology
- MS Office Suite
- Technical Support
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Verbal and Written Communications
Behaviors
Preferred
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
At NAES, you’ll find engaging and challenging career opportunities in the power generation, renewable energy and industrial construction industry. At every level of the company, we share a common goal: To instill confidence in our clients through our steadfast commitment to safety, integrity and quality of work.
As the largest independent operator of power facilities in the industry, we’ve come to be viewed as an employer of choice. We strive to attract and retain employees by offering competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package (including retirement) and promotional opportunities.
Company Overview
Gridforce Energy Management’s mission is to ensure power flows consistently and reliability while enhancing our client’s profitability and reducing their risk exposure. Since 1999, Gridforce has been providing precision energy control and integration management services to micro-grids, load-serving entities and demand response clients throughout North America. Our employees are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to improve the business of our diverse client base from cities, municipalities and electric cooperatives, in addition to generation owners and operators.
We offer our employees opportunities for career development and training, providing new and valuable skills and experience. We are located in Houston, Texas - the second fastest growing city in the nation, with world-class medical, cultural, educational and research institutions and a young, energetic and diverse population. Gridforce is located in the heart of Downtown Houston which provides an energizing and engaging atmosphere where you will love to come to work. Gridforce Energy Manage is a NAES Company.
Summary
The Network Systems Administrator is responsible for the smooth and secure operation of network devices and network connectivity. The position is responsible for maintaining core enterprise systems, troubleshooting and maintenance of network hardware, intrusion prevention and detection, and collaboration with other staff and teams. This position requires compliance with IT best practices and regulatory standards. This is a full-time, primarily in-person position located in our downtown Houston office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network and security incidents, performance issues, and outages.
- Participate in planning, design, and implementation of the company’s enterprise network architecture (LAN, WAN, VPN, DMVPN, Internet, and data center networks).
- Manage, operate, and optimize data center network facilities to meet reliability, performance, and scalability requirements.
- Implement and maintain network security and cybersecurity controls, including firewalls, segmentation, access control, and threat mitigation.
- Maintain full life cycle of networking hardware; configuration, deployment, patching, upgrades, backups and replacement.
- Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, diagrams, device inventory and operational procedures.
- Keep systems up to date with current security updates and vendor recommended updates.
- Utilize monitoring tools troubleshoot and improve availability, latency, and overall health.
- Investigate new technology and provide recommendations on system improvements and life cycle planning.
- Availability for after-hours support and maintenance as needed.
- Follow proper change control procedures and adhere to industry compliance standards.
Working Relationships
The Network Systems Administrator reports to the IT Manager and works in relation to other IT team members. This position will also require coordination with the operations team, applications team, and other staff within the organization.
Compensation
The initial compensation will range from $98,300 to $113,050.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, networking, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Experience
- Hands-on experience in network engineering, administration, or related roles.
- Experience supporting large-scale, multi-site networks, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
Required Qualifications
- Experience managing Cisco network devices (routers/switches/firewalls).
- Understanding of enterprise network architecture design, including LAN, WAN, Internet, and data center networking.
- Experience with network monitoring tools/software.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional-level certifications such as CCNA, CCNP, Network +.
- Solid understanding and practical experience with VLANs, IPsec VPN, DMVPN, and EIGRP.
- Experience managing Cisco next generation firewalls/Firepower.
- Experience following compliance standards such as NERC CIP, PCI-DSS, or SOC, or similar regulated environment.
- Experience with SolarWinds, Netwrix, syslog analysis or other monitoring tools.
- Experience following structured change control procedures.
Other Considerations
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. The ability to relay technical information to non-technical coworkers is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday during normal business hours. Additional time may be required during heavy workloads, to meet deadlines, or to respond to issues that occur after normal business hours. This position works in an office and data center environment. Must be able to travel to remote data centers or business locations that are in the Houston and the Dallas area.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 40lbs. Ability to sit for long periods of time, ability to communicate verbally, and in writing, and ability to handle long periods of screen time.
Fit for Duty
This is a Non-DOT position and all employees will participate in the Fitness for Duty Program. This program includes a drug screening.
Performance
NAES employees have the responsibility to customers and internal co-workers to perform in their role with the highest standards. Employees of NAES are accountable for meeting and exceeding the needs of our customer with unflinching integrity.
NAES Safe
Safety is a core value of NAES; and as a condition of employment, all employees are expected to be mentally alert and work safely at all times. Additionally, employees are required to adhere to all safety warnings and posted safety signs, whenever on company property. Furthermore, employees must follow all NAES safety rules and procedures. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of the evaluation of each and every employee’s performance.
It is the practice of NAES to seek employees of the highest quality and to select the individuals on the basis of merit and competence, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, military status or affiliation protected under USERRA, or any other basis of discrimination prohibited by applicable local, state and federal law.
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Driver's License
Skills
Preferred
- IT - Information Technology
- MS Office Suite
- Technical Support
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Verbal and Written Communications
Behaviors
Preferred
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
- Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking.
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Systems Administrator
Verify your SOC code before applying
Network Systems Administrator maps to SOC 15-1244 in the O*NET database. Confirm your target employers are filing LCAs under this code, not a broader or mismatched classification that could weaken your H-1B specialty occupation argument.
Check prevailing wage levels on OFLC Wage Search
Pull the Level I through Level IV wage rates for SOC 15-1244 in your target metro area. Offers at Level I signal entry-level framing, which draws more USCIS scrutiny on specialty occupation eligibility for network administration roles.
Target employers with active E-Verify enrollment
H-1B employers are required to be E-Verify participants. Filter your search on Migrate Mate to companies with verified LCA filing history for network and systems roles, so you're not wasting applications on employers unfamiliar with the process.
Document hybrid networking and cloud experience separately
USCIS RFEs for network administrator petitions frequently challenge whether the role requires a specific bachelor's degree. Build a portfolio that links your cloud architecture or SD-WAN work directly to degree-level coursework, not just years of experience.
Ask about cap-exempt status during offer negotiations
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt H-1B employers. A network administrator role at a qualifying institution lets you file outside the annual lottery, significantly reducing time-to-start.
Align your offer letter language with the I-129 petition
The job duties described in your offer letter must mirror the I-129 and LCA exactly. Vague titles like 'IT generalist' create inconsistencies that adjudicators flag. Request that your employer use the specific SOC 15-1244 job title and duty language in all documents.
H-1B Visa Network Systems Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Systems Administrator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the employer requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as computer science, information systems, or network engineering as a minimum for the position. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation on a case-by-case basis, so the offer letter and job description must clearly establish that a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge is required, not just general IT troubleshooting skills.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Network Systems Administrator positions?
Employers across technology, healthcare, financial services, higher education, and federal contracting regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for network and systems administration roles. Cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research organizations can file outside the annual lottery. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified LCA filing history, so you can identify which companies have actively sponsored roles in this occupation category.
Can a Network Systems Administrator be sponsored for an H-1B without a four-year degree?
USCIS allows a combination of education and work experience to satisfy the bachelor's degree equivalency requirement, using a three-to-one ratio where three years of specialized experience substitutes for one year of college. For SOC 15-1244 roles, the experience must be in a directly related specialty, not general IT support. An educational credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required to document this equivalency for the I-129 petition.
What documents should I prepare before an employer files an H-1B petition for this role?
You'll need certified academic transcripts, a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., a copy of your current I-94 record, and any previously approved I-129 or EAD documentation. Your employer will need to file an LCA with DOL before submitting the I-129 to USCIS. Having a detailed resume that maps your technical skills directly to degree-level coursework reduces the risk of a Request for Evidence challenging specialty occupation status.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my chances of getting sponsored for a Network Systems Administrator role?
H-1B petitions subject to the annual cap enter a random computerized lottery, with 65,000 slots available under the regular cap and an additional 20,000 reserved for U.S. master's degree holders. If your role is with a cap-exempt employer, no lottery applies and your employer can file at any time. Registration for the cap-subject lottery typically opens in March for an October 1 start date, so your job search timeline needs to account for this annual cycle.