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Network Technician roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Employers file an LCA with the DOL before petitioning USCIS, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your work location.
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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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Network Technician
Verify your degree maps to the role
Network Technician H-1B petitions get RFEs when the degree field doesn't align with the job duties. Pull the O*NET profile for this occupation and confirm your transcript matches the specialty occupation criteria USCIS applies.
Check the LCA wage level before negotiating
Run your target metro area through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Employers must certify at Wage Level I through IV, and a Level I offer in a high-cost market can still comply while undercutting your market rate.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
H-1B cap-subject petitions require the employer to be registered with USCIS. Filtering for E-Verify enrolled companies cuts out employers who lack the compliance infrastructure to sponsor, saving weeks of back-and-forth during the offer stage.
Find sponsors using Migrate Mate's LCA data
Search Network Technician roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active H-1B LCA filing history for this occupation code. That filing record confirms sponsorship intent before you spend time on applications.
Clarify cap-exempt status with academic or nonprofit employers
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning they can file H-1B petitions year-round outside the lottery. Network Technician roles at these employers offer a direct path that bypasses the annual cap entirely.
Request premium processing before your OPT expires
If you're transitioning from OPT, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing. Standard adjudication can run three to five months, and premium processing reduces that to 15 business days, keeping your authorization continuous.
H-1B Visa Network Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A Network Technician job that lists network engineering, computer science, or information systems as degree requirements generally qualifies. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree, or no degree at all, are more likely to receive an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
How do I find Network Technician employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Search for Network Technician roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This tells you which companies have sponsored the occupation before, rather than relying on job postings that may list sponsorship as possible without any track record of following through.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Network Technician role changes significantly after I'm approved?
Material changes to your job duties, worksite location, or employer require an amended H-1B petition before the changes take effect. A shift from hands-on network maintenance to a supervisory or software-focused role can constitute a material change. Your employer should file the amended I-129 with USCIS, along with an updated LCA if the wage level or work location changes.
Can my employer place me at a client site as an H-1B Network Technician?
Yes, but the rules are strict. Your employer must maintain a valid LCA covering the third-party worksite location, and they remain responsible for your wages and working conditions. USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement arrangements closely, so your employer will need to document that they control your work assignments and that the specialty occupation requirement holds at the client site.
What wage level should a Network Technician H-1B LCA reflect?
Wage levels are set by DOL based on experience and supervisory responsibility. Entry-level technician roles without supervisory duties typically fall at Level I or II. Roles requiring specialized certifications like CCNP or CCIE, or those involving independent project leadership, often support a Level III classification. You can verify the prevailing wage for your specific metro area and job duties using the OFLC Wage Search before your employer files the LCA.