H-1B Visa System Specialist Jobs
H-1B visa jobs for System Specialists are available at employers who sponsor the visa for roles requiring a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a closely related field. The position typically qualifies as a specialty occupation, making it a viable H-1B pathway for skilled candidates in systems administration, integration, and infrastructure management.
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Exo Group, LLC has been protecting public infrastructure across the U.S. since 2009. Without consistent maintenance and quality assurance, critical assets face a growing risk of failure over time. Exo delivers engineering, inspection, and remediation services for lighting poles, transmission towers, and other infrastructure exposed to ongoing wear from usage, aging, and environmental conditions.
With deep expertise in vertical infrastructure, Exo builds on years of engineering design and fabrication experience across utilities, telecom, transportation, and retail sectors. This foundation supports a comprehensive inspection and asset management approach that addresses both new installations and aging structures requiring immediate attention.
Recognizing that full replacement is often impractical due to cost and safety constraints, Exo developed its “Ex-Tend” approach to manage assets throughout their entire life cycle. From initial quality assurance to ongoing inspection and targeted repairs, this method is designed to extend service life and improve reliability. Supported by data-driven insights, Exo helps clients monitor asset conditions and make informed, strategic decisions.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The GIS Specialist will be responsible for creating specific applications in Fulcrum for our various divisions and customers. The ideal candidate will also have the expertise to create, ingest, and will serve as the point person for our ESRI environment. Additionally, the GIS Specialist will conduct customer data integrity checks throughout project lifecycles and develop tools to enhance productivity and operational data processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop, configure, and maintain Fulcrum or similar system applications and related GIS solutions tailored to the operational requirements of internal divisions and customers.
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Serve as the primary technical resource for the implementation, administration, integration, and ongoing support of the ESRI environment.
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Coordinate customer data requirements throughout the project lifecycle, including data intake, validation, organization, transformation, and preparation for operational use.
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Perform data integrity and quality-control reviews before project kickoff, during project execution, and at closeout to verify completeness, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with customer requirements.
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Create and manage customer data deliverables, including GIS files, maps, reports, exports, and other required datasets, ensuring deliverables meet defined formats, naming conventions, specifications, and submission requirements.
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Transform, import, and integrate customer-provided files into company systems as part of project setup, while maintaining appropriate data structure, traceability, and version control.
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Develop tools, dashboards, and automated workflows that improve productivity, strengthen operational data processes, and provide visibility into project status and data quality.
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Collaborate with customers, project teams, operations, and business development throughout the sales and project lifecycle; provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, training, and support as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
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Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.
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Proven experience with GIS applications, particularly Fulcrum and ESRI.
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Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for performing data integrity checks.
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Proficiency in developing tools for data analysis and operational process improvement.
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Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies and processes.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Strong leadership and team-building skills, leading cross-functional teams and mentoring team members to achieve project objectives.
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Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
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Strategic thinking and vision to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive business value and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
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Continuous learning mindset, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to recommend and implement cutting-edge solutions.
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Skill in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements:
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Able to work a desk job requiring long hours of sitting and working on a computer.
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Occasionally walking around the office, attending meetings, and visiting different departments.
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Proficient in using a computer, including typing, using a mouse, and other peripherals.
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Ability to read and analyze documents, computer screens, and technical diagrams.
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Effective listening skills for communication during meetings, both in-person and virtual.
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Potential travel to different locations for meetings, conferences, or site visits, which might involve driving or flying.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The above job description is a general overview of typical responsibilities and qualifications for the position of a GIS Specialist. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the organization's needs.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $75,000–$90,000 Annually, depending on experience
Reports To: Director, Technical Services
BENEFITS:
Exo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
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Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
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Short Term and Long-Term Disability
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Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
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401k with company match
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PTO
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10 paid holidays
Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the role of a GIS Specialist. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on organizational requirements and industry standards.
Exo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
INTRODUCTION
Exo Group, LLC has been protecting public infrastructure across the U.S. since 2009. Without consistent maintenance and quality assurance, critical assets face a growing risk of failure over time. Exo delivers engineering, inspection, and remediation services for lighting poles, transmission towers, and other infrastructure exposed to ongoing wear from usage, aging, and environmental conditions.
With deep expertise in vertical infrastructure, Exo builds on years of engineering design and fabrication experience across utilities, telecom, transportation, and retail sectors. This foundation supports a comprehensive inspection and asset management approach that addresses both new installations and aging structures requiring immediate attention.
Recognizing that full replacement is often impractical due to cost and safety constraints, Exo developed its “Ex-Tend” approach to manage assets throughout their entire life cycle. From initial quality assurance to ongoing inspection and targeted repairs, this method is designed to extend service life and improve reliability. Supported by data-driven insights, Exo helps clients monitor asset conditions and make informed, strategic decisions.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The GIS Specialist will be responsible for creating specific applications in Fulcrum for our various divisions and customers. The ideal candidate will also have the expertise to create, ingest, and will serve as the point person for our ESRI environment. Additionally, the GIS Specialist will conduct customer data integrity checks throughout project lifecycles and develop tools to enhance productivity and operational data processes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
-
Develop, configure, and maintain Fulcrum or similar system applications and related GIS solutions tailored to the operational requirements of internal divisions and customers.
-
Serve as the primary technical resource for the implementation, administration, integration, and ongoing support of the ESRI environment.
-
Coordinate customer data requirements throughout the project lifecycle, including data intake, validation, organization, transformation, and preparation for operational use.
-
Perform data integrity and quality-control reviews before project kickoff, during project execution, and at closeout to verify completeness, consistency, accuracy, and alignment with customer requirements.
-
Create and manage customer data deliverables, including GIS files, maps, reports, exports, and other required datasets, ensuring deliverables meet defined formats, naming conventions, specifications, and submission requirements.
-
Transform, import, and integrate customer-provided files into company systems as part of project setup, while maintaining appropriate data structure, traceability, and version control.
-
Develop tools, dashboards, and automated workflows that improve productivity, strengthen operational data processes, and provide visibility into project status and data quality.
-
Collaborate with customers, project teams, operations, and business development throughout the sales and project lifecycle; provide technical guidance, troubleshooting, training, and support as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
-
Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Computer Science, or a related field.
-
Proven experience with GIS applications, particularly Fulcrum and ESRI.
-
Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail for performing data integrity checks.
-
Proficiency in developing tools for data analysis and operational process improvement.
-
Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
-
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to new technologies and processes.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
-
Strong leadership and team-building skills, leading cross-functional teams and mentoring team members to achieve project objectives.
-
Adaptability and flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
-
Strategic thinking and vision to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive business value and maintain a competitive edge in the market.
-
Continuous learning mindset, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to recommend and implement cutting-edge solutions.
-
Skill in managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Physical Requirements:
-
Able to work a desk job requiring long hours of sitting and working on a computer.
-
Occasionally walking around the office, attending meetings, and visiting different departments.
-
Proficient in using a computer, including typing, using a mouse, and other peripherals.
-
Ability to read and analyze documents, computer screens, and technical diagrams.
-
Effective listening skills for communication during meetings, both in-person and virtual.
-
Potential travel to different locations for meetings, conferences, or site visits, which might involve driving or flying.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The above job description is a general overview of typical responsibilities and qualifications for the position of a GIS Specialist. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on the organization's needs.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $75,000–$90,000 Annually, depending on experience
Reports To: Director, Technical Services
BENEFITS:
Exo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
-
Medical
-
Dental
-
Vision
-
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
-
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
-
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
-
Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Critical Illness
-
401k with company match
-
PTO
-
10 paid holidays
Note: The above job description is a general overview of the responsibilities and requirements typically associated with the role of a GIS Specialist. The specific duties and requirements may vary depending on organizational requirements and industry standards.
Exo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a System Specialist
Align your degree to system specialization duties
USCIS evaluates specialty occupation eligibility by matching your degree field to the actual job duties. Document how your coursework in computer science, IT, or engineering directly supports the systems integration, configuration, or infrastructure work in the job description.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating offers
Your employer must certify your salary meets the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the wage level for your specific city before the offer conversation, so you can spot underbid LCAs early.
Find sponsors with active H-1B LCA filing history
Target employers who have already filed LCAs for systems roles, not companies sponsoring their first H-1B visa. Migrate Mate shows verified H-1B visa sponsorship history by employer and role, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations already familiar with the process.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your System Specialist role involves work across multiple client sites or offices, each location needs a separately certified LCA before you can legally work there. Raise this with your employer before accepting a role with multi-site responsibilities to avoid compliance gaps.
Get your O*NET classification confirmed before filing
The O*NET profile for your SOC code should reflect degree-level duties matching your role. If your employer's job description includes tasks outside the O*NET scope for systems specialists, USCIS may issue an RFE challenging specialty occupation status.
Request premium processing for time-sensitive transitions
If you're switching employers or your OPT is expiring, ask your new employer to file with premium processing through USCIS for a faster adjudication decision. The 60-day grace period after job separation leaves limited time for standard processing timelines.
H-1B Visa System Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a System Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, System Specialist positions typically qualify as a specialty occupation when the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, information systems, or a directly related field. USCIS will review the actual job duties and the employer's hiring requirements, so the job description must clearly reflect degree-level work in systems architecture, integration, or administration rather than general IT support tasks.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for System Specialist roles?
Technology firms, federal contractors, healthcare networks, financial institutions, and large enterprise IT departments are among the most active H-1B sponsors for systems roles. Rather than guessing, you can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for System Specialist positions directly on Migrate Mate, which surfaces sponsoring companies by location and role type.
What happens to my H-1B status if my System Specialist job ends?
USCIS allows a 60-day grace period after involuntary termination, during which you can seek a new H-1B employer, change status, or take other steps to maintain lawful presence. Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin work. H-1B status is tied to the sponsoring employer and does not transfer automatically when you change jobs.
Can I work at multiple client sites as an H-1B System Specialist?
Yes, but each worksite must be covered by a separate certified LCA that your employer files with the DOL before you work at that location. This is a strict compliance requirement for roles involving client-site deployments or multi-office infrastructure work. If your position involves frequent site changes, confirm your employer has a process for certifying new worksites promptly.
How long can I stay in H-1B status as a System Specialist?
H-1B status is initially granted for up to three years and can be extended for a maximum of six years. Beyond six years, extensions are available only if you have an approved I-140 petition or a PERM labor certification that has been pending for at least 365 days. Planning your green card process early is important for systems professionals who want to stay beyond the six-year cap.