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System Administrator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field. Employers file the LCA with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS220, T4, Band 7
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level administration and operational support for ServiceNow ITSM and ITOM modules, ensuring platform stability, availability, and performance across the enterprise.
- Manage and maintain the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) as the authoritative source for configuration items, ensuring accurate data, reconciliation, and lifecycle management in accordance with agency processes.
- Configure and support workflows, integrations, user roles, access controls, and system enhancements within the ServiceNow platform to improve automation, standardization, and transparency of IT services.
- Support enterprise IT/OT service management operations, ensuring services meet agency requirements for reliability, scalability, and security.
- Perform troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root cause analysis for ServiceNow platform issues and IT service disruptions, documenting actions and outcomes in agency-approved systems.
- Support configuration, change, and release management processes, ensuring updates, enhancements, and fixes are properly tested, approved, documented, and deployed.
- Provide enterprise Software Asset Management (SAM) tool support and ongoing maintenance as required.
- Ensure compliance with agency and federal IT standards, policies, and directives, and support continuous service improvement initiatives.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Senior-level experience administering and supporting ServiceNow ITSM and ITOM modules in an enterprise IT environment, including platform configuration, workflow management, user/role administration, and operational support.
- Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining an enterprise Configuration Management Database (CMDB), including configuration item lifecycle management, data accuracy, reconciliation, and governance in accordance with established IT service management processes.
- Experience supporting IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Operations Management (ITOM) functions to ensure enterprise services meet reliability, scalability, and security requirements.
- Proven ability to support incident, problem, change, configuration, and release management processes, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and coordination across technical teams.
- Experience administering enterprise platforms in compliance with federal IT standards, policies, and directives, supporting auditability and operational transparency.
- Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, asset management, or software asset management (SAM) tools, including maintenance and operational support.
- Ability to document system configurations, operational procedures, and service management activities using government-approved systems and tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in systems administration and enterprise IT operations, including senior-level platform or tool administration.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Advanced experience administering ServiceNow ITSM/ITOM modules in a large enterprise environment.
- Strong CMDB governance, data integrity, and discovery/reconciliation experience.
- Experience supporting federal IT environments and compliance with agency standards.
- Familiarity with configuration, change, and release management processes.
- Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, asset management, and service reliability initiatives.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Minimum Requirements
TCS220, T4, Band 7
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$70,000.00
Maximum Salary
$100,000.00
INTRODUCTION
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS220, T4, Band 7
Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide senior-level administration and operational support for ServiceNow ITSM and ITOM modules, ensuring platform stability, availability, and performance across the enterprise.
- Manage and maintain the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) as the authoritative source for configuration items, ensuring accurate data, reconciliation, and lifecycle management in accordance with agency processes.
- Configure and support workflows, integrations, user roles, access controls, and system enhancements within the ServiceNow platform to improve automation, standardization, and transparency of IT services.
- Support enterprise IT/OT service management operations, ensuring services meet agency requirements for reliability, scalability, and security.
- Perform troubleshooting, incident resolution, and root cause analysis for ServiceNow platform issues and IT service disruptions, documenting actions and outcomes in agency-approved systems.
- Support configuration, change, and release management processes, ensuring updates, enhancements, and fixes are properly tested, approved, documented, and deployed.
- Provide enterprise Software Asset Management (SAM) tool support and ongoing maintenance as required.
- Ensure compliance with agency and federal IT standards, policies, and directives, and support continuous service improvement initiatives.
Job-Specific Minimum Requirements:
- Senior-level experience administering and supporting ServiceNow ITSM and ITOM modules in an enterprise IT environment, including platform configuration, workflow management, user/role administration, and operational support.
- Demonstrated experience managing and maintaining an enterprise Configuration Management Database (CMDB), including configuration item lifecycle management, data accuracy, reconciliation, and governance in accordance with established IT service management processes.
- Experience supporting IT Service Management (ITSM) and IT Operations Management (ITOM) functions to ensure enterprise services meet reliability, scalability, and security requirements.
- Proven ability to support incident, problem, change, configuration, and release management processes, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis, documentation, and coordination across technical teams.
- Experience administering enterprise platforms in compliance with federal IT standards, policies, and directives, supporting auditability and operational transparency.
- Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, asset management, or software asset management (SAM) tools, including maintenance and operational support.
- Ability to document system configurations, operational procedures, and service management activities using government-approved systems and tools.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in systems administration and enterprise IT operations, including senior-level platform or tool administration.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Advanced experience administering ServiceNow ITSM/ITOM modules in a large enterprise environment.
- Strong CMDB governance, data integrity, and discovery/reconciliation experience.
- Experience supporting federal IT environments and compliance with agency standards.
- Familiarity with configuration, change, and release management processes.
- Experience supporting enterprise monitoring, asset management, and service reliability initiatives.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Minimum Requirements
TCS220, T4, Band 7
EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Accommodations
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.
Minimum Salary
$70,000.00
Maximum Salary
$100,000.00
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a System Administrator
Verify your degree maps to the role
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for sysadmin roles because some employers list them as general IT positions. Pull the O*NET profile for System Administrators to document the direct connection between your degree field and the job duties.
Target E-Verify enrolled employers early
If you're on OPT or STEM OPT, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled before you start. Confirm enrollment status during the offer stage, not after signing, to avoid a gap in work authorization.
Search LCA filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by System Administrator roles to see which employers have certified LCAs with DOL. This tells you which companies have actively sponsored this position before, narrowing your list to realistic H-1B prospects.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before your offer call. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the applicable wage level, so knowing the floor strengthens your negotiation.
Prepare for an RFE on specialty occupation
Sysadmin petitions draw higher Request for Evidence rates than software engineering roles. Gather job postings from your employer's past hires, your transcripts, and any certifications showing the role requires a specific bachelor's-level field before your employer files.
Plan your timeline around cap registration
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration in March for an October 1 start date. If you're not selected, your 60-day grace period after OPT expiration gives you a window to secure a cap-exempt employer or pursue a cap-exempt role at a university or nonprofit.
H-1B Visa System Administrator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a System Administrator role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the position normally requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as computer science or information systems. Generic IT job descriptions that accept any degree field can trigger a USCIS specialty occupation challenge. Ask your employer to tailor the job posting and support letter to reflect the degree-specific nature of the work before filing.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for System Administrator positions?
Employers across technology, healthcare, finance, and higher education regularly file H-1B petitions for System Administrators. Universities and nonprofit research institutions are cap-exempt, meaning they can file year-round outside the lottery. Use Migrate Mate to filter System Administrator roles by employers with verified LCA filing history so you're applying to companies that have sponsored this position before.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer for a System Administrator role?
Yes. Under H-1B portability, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer still needs to file an LCA with DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your location and job level. Your prior approval notice and pay stubs from the sponsoring employer support the transfer petition.
What happens to my H-1B status if my System Administrator role is reclassified or eliminated?
Your H-1B is tied to the specific employer and role. If your position is materially changed or eliminated, your status is affected. You have a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination to find a new sponsoring employer, change status, or depart. Filing a transfer petition before the grace period expires preserves your work authorization while the new petition is pending.
Do certifications like MCSA or CompTIA help my H-1B petition as a System Administrator?
They support your case but don't substitute for the degree requirement. USCIS evaluates whether the role itself requires a specific bachelor's-level education, not whether you hold additional credentials. Certifications help document your expertise and can strengthen a Request for Evidence response, but your employer's petition must still establish that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field.