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Network Systems Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Employers sponsoring H-1B visas for this role must file a certified LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and many large network infrastructure teams have established sponsorship pipelines for qualified engineers.
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Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We're looking for a Network Systems Engineer to join our team. You will have expertise in Operational Technology (OT) networks and SCADA systems ensuring the design, security, and reliability of our industrial control environments. You will ensure that our OT infrastructure and SCADA platforms are resilient, secure, and integrated with enterprise systems.
You will work onsite at our Devens, MA office, reporting into the Director of Information Technology.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
OT Network and SCADA Systems
- Design, implement, and support secure available OT network architectures that underpin SCADA and industrial control systems
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot SCADA components, including HMIs, data historians, and RTUs
- Ensure communication across industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, and industrial Ethernet technologies such as Ethernet/IP and PROFINET
- Partner with engineering, operations, and vendors to integrate and improve SCADA systems within the broader network infrastructure
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls tailored to OT environments, including segmentation, monitoring, and access management
- Be a subject matter expert on OT and SCADA systems, standards adoption, and continuous improvement
Network Design and Implementation
- Design and deploy resilient and secure network architectures, including segmentation strategies, VLANs, firewall policies, and access controls
- Collaborate with IT and OT partners to define requirements and ensure understanding of industry standards and regulatory frameworks
- Configure and maintain network infrastructure, including industrial and enterprise-grade switches, routers, and firewalls
Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure
- Support data center environments, including VMware, Windows, and Linux systems
- Contribute to cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS
- Help design and implement identity and access management solutions across IT and OT systems
- Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
- Develop detailed documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides
- Provide training and guidance to IT and engineering teams on OT networking, SCADA systems, and secure data practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with exposure to OT environments
- Experience designing and implementing OT and enterprise network infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Cisco networking and security platforms, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and Cisco switches/routers
- Design and operate segmented OT networks using Fortinet and Cisco solutions, including VPNs, secure remote access, and zero-trust architectures
- Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, including segmentation, intrusion detection, and secure remote access
- Experience with industrial networking equipment and technologies
- Knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting SCADA systems in production environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in OT protocols and SCADA architectures, with the ability to design and improve complex industrial communication systems
- Experience architecting zero-trust or segmented networks across IT and OT domains
- Familiarity with power grid or energy sector control systems
- Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, or automation in infrastructure environments
- Database and data management experience, concerning industrial data systems
- Relevant certifications such as GICSP or CISSP, or vendor certifications such as CCNP/CCIE or Fortinet NSE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS | P4
Natick Zone
$135,000—$160,000 USD
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
ABOUT ELECTRIC HYDROGEN
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
INTRODUCTION
Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We're looking for a Network Systems Engineer to join our team. You will have expertise in Operational Technology (OT) networks and SCADA systems ensuring the design, security, and reliability of our industrial control environments. You will ensure that our OT infrastructure and SCADA platforms are resilient, secure, and integrated with enterprise systems.
You will work onsite at our Devens, MA office, reporting into the Director of Information Technology.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
OT Network and SCADA Systems
- Design, implement, and support secure available OT network architectures that underpin SCADA and industrial control systems
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot SCADA components, including HMIs, data historians, and RTUs
- Ensure communication across industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, OPC, and industrial Ethernet technologies such as Ethernet/IP and PROFINET
- Partner with engineering, operations, and vendors to integrate and improve SCADA systems within the broader network infrastructure
- Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls tailored to OT environments, including segmentation, monitoring, and access management
- Be a subject matter expert on OT and SCADA systems, standards adoption, and continuous improvement
Network Design and Implementation
- Design and deploy resilient and secure network architectures, including segmentation strategies, VLANs, firewall policies, and access controls
- Collaborate with IT and OT partners to define requirements and ensure understanding of industry standards and regulatory frameworks
- Configure and maintain network infrastructure, including industrial and enterprise-grade switches, routers, and firewalls
Data Center and Cloud Infrastructure
- Support data center environments, including VMware, Windows, and Linux systems
- Contribute to cloud infrastructure management across Azure and AWS
- Help design and implement identity and access management solutions across IT and OT systems
- Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity capabilities
Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
- Develop detailed documentation, including network diagrams, configurations, SOPs, and troubleshooting guides
- Provide training and guidance to IT and engineering teams on OT networking, SCADA systems, and secure data practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in network engineering, with exposure to OT environments
- Experience designing and implementing OT and enterprise network infrastructure
- Hands-on experience with Fortinet and Cisco networking and security platforms, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiManager, and Cisco switches/routers
- Design and operate segmented OT networks using Fortinet and Cisco solutions, including VPNs, secure remote access, and zero-trust architectures
- Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, including segmentation, intrusion detection, and secure remote access
- Experience with industrial networking equipment and technologies
- Knowledge of OT security standards and frameworks such as NIST SP 800-82 and IEC 62443
- Experience supporting and troubleshooting SCADA systems in production environments
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Expertise in OT protocols and SCADA architectures, with the ability to design and improve complex industrial communication systems
- Experience architecting zero-trust or segmented networks across IT and OT domains
- Familiarity with power grid or energy sector control systems
- Experience with DevOps, DevSecOps, or automation in infrastructure environments
- Database and data management experience, concerning industrial data systems
- Relevant certifications such as GICSP or CISSP, or vendor certifications such as CCNP/CCIE or Fortinet NSE
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS | P4
Natick Zone
$135,000—$160,000 USD
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
ABOUT ELECTRIC HYDROGEN
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Systems Engineer
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field directly relates to network systems engineering. A degree in computer science or electrical engineering is straightforward. A business or general IT degree will likely trigger an RFE, so gather course transcripts that show network-specific coursework before applying.
Use OFLC Wage Search before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Pull the OFLC Wage Search figures yourself so you know the floor before salary discussions, and flag any offer that falls below Level II for your metro area.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Network Systems Engineer roles by employers who have certified LCAs for this occupation code. Employers with recent filing history are already familiar with the DOL and USCIS process, which reduces your risk of delays from inexperienced HR teams.
Ask about cap-exempt filing options early
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual lottery cap. Network engineering roles exist at these employers, and a cap-exempt petition can be filed any time of year, giving you a faster and more predictable path than cap-subject employers.
Clarify remote work locations before I-129 is filed
If your role allows remote work across multiple states, your employer must file a separate LCA for each worksite where you'll spend substantial time. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel which worksites will be listed on the LCA before the I-129 petition is submitted to USCIS.
Document vendor certifications as specialty evidence
Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE, and equivalent vendor certifications reinforce the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Compile certificates and renewal records alongside your degree transcripts so your employer's attorney can cite them as supporting evidence if USCIS issues an RFE on specialty occupation.
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Find Network Systems Engineer JobsNetwork Systems Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Systems Engineer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, Network Systems Engineer roles consistently meet the USCIS specialty occupation standard because the work normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, information systems, or a directly related field. Employers strengthen the petition by documenting that the role involves complex network architecture decisions, not routine IT support tasks, which distinguishes it from general IT positions that face more scrutiny.
Which SOC code does DOL use for Network Systems Engineer roles on the LCA?
Most Network Systems Engineer positions are filed under SOC code 15-1241 (Computer Network Architects) or 15-1244 (Network and Computer Systems Administrators), depending on the actual job duties. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct code based on the job description. The code choice affects your prevailing wage level, so confirm with your employer which code their LCA will use before you accept an offer.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Network Systems Engineer roles?
Migrate Mate filters Network Systems Engineer jobs by employers with verified LCA filing history for this occupation, so you can focus on companies that have already been through the DOL and USCIS process for this role type. Targeting these employers reduces the risk of working with an HR team that is unfamiliar with H-1B requirements, which is a common source of petition delays or errors.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition outside the annual lottery cap?
Cap-exempt filing is available if your employer is a qualifying institution of higher education, a nonprofit affiliated with such an institution, or a nonprofit or government research organization. Some network engineering roles at university IT departments, national labs, or federally funded research centers qualify. A cap-exempt petition can be filed at any time of year and does not require lottery selection, which significantly shortens the path to starting work.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer changes my work location after the petition is approved?
Moving to a new worksite in a different Metropolitan Statistical Area triggers a new LCA requirement. Your employer must certify a new LCA with DOL for the new location before you begin working there, because the original LCA only covers the worksite listed on the approved petition. USCIS may also require an amended I-129 petition depending on whether the new location constitutes a material change to the original filing.
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