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Technical Support Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Many employers in software, healthcare IT, and managed services sponsor H-1B workers in this role, with the 85,000-slot annual cap and October 1 start date shaping your timeline.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Position: Virtua Genius Bar
Business Title: Technical Support Specialist
REPORTS TO: Virtual Genius Bar Team Lead
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
POSITION PURPOSE
Resolve incidents escalated from first line of support as well as the internal tech/genius bar and assist end users with technology adoption within an assigned market. Incident resolution must be done in alignment with internal incident, change, configuration, and project management processes while adhering to established Service Level Agreements.
Responsible for but not exclusive to the following:
- PC break fix support for the business within market.
- Facilitation of onboarding and off-boarding.
- VoIP (MS Teams) support.
- Mobile phone/device support (IOS & Android).
- Training end-users and assisting with deployment of new technology.
- Assist remote support staff when additional resources are required.
- Maintain established service level agreements to meet customer expectations and quality standards.
- White Glove support for company executives.
- Support for North American Brokerage and Valuation and Advisory service lines.
- Provide after hours or weekend support during scheduled maintenance or emergencies.
- Working with various SMEs, engineering teams, vendors to provide onsite and in the moment, troubleshooting and hands on application of technical procedures.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Daily work routines Provide break-fix support for local and remote offices. Responsible conference room technology health checks, technical support, and training. Tech/Genius Bar support (when applicable). Perform coverage within an office or regional market. Perform support functions including setup of peripheral equipment, software installations, and configurations, wireless and LAN configurations, and resolve access issues and other incidents as required. Smart Hands support: working with various SMEs, Engineering Teams, Vendors to provide onsite and in the moment, troubleshooting and hands on application of technical procedures. Engage with Project Leads and Engineering Team during scheduled projects including office moves, Infrastructure Refreshes and Software Updates. Providing documented input to keep knowledge-based articles and procedural documentation up to date. Provide proper ticket and incident management. Ensure onboarding, off-boarding, and asset management processes are followed.
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Request Management Provide proper ticket management to ensure requests are updated and resolved in a timely manner. Ensure incident ticket quality standards are met to facilitate escalation to Tier 3 and can be used for queries by end users concerning the status of Incidents, Service Requests, and Changes (RFC).
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Incident Management Provide proper ticket management to ensure incidents are up to date and resolved promptly to meet the defined Service Level Agreements. Provide accurate and clear resolution documentation within the incident ticket. Escalation of incidents to 3rd line support per guidelines established to support Service Level Agreements. Participate in creation and updates of ServiceNow knowledge articles detailing troubleshooting processes and procedures. Responsible for 2nd level point of escalation from Service Desk. Resolve incidents with software applications, network, and hardware and take appropriate actions to resolve issues while ensuring data/system integrity.
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Problem Management Assist with trend and root cause analysis. Proactively identify and communicate problem trends found as part of incident resolution.
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Technology Enablement Complete in-house training on new technologies, services, processes, and policies as they are released. Conduct information sessions aimed to promote end user adoption of technology products and services. Educate end-users on problem resolutions to minimize repeat requests and provide timely follow-up.
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Project Work Participate in or provide feedback to project testing stages. Support projects as required for supported sites.
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Change Management Understand the change management process and follow the process and procedures associated. Attend mandatory change management training sessions. Support and facilitate activities specific to change. Roles could be as a requestor or implementer.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; related computing field preferred.
- 3+ years of technical experience in a corporate environment (multi-state, 10,000+ employee base corporate environment is preferred).
- Knowledge of IT processes, general controls, project management, and system development life cycles.
- ITIL Foundation certification or knowledge is a plus.
- Industry-related technical certificates are a plus or any similar combination of education and experience.
- Excellent Soft Skills including: Customer service, including written and verbal communication. Conflict resolution. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong interpersonal skills required to interact with end user clients and team members across the organization. Time management skills, to balance and prioritize work. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficient with Windows OS.
- Proficient with MS Office 365, including MS Teams.
- Knowledge of enterprise ticketing systems (Service Now, or similar is a plus).
- Active Directory, Intune and Azure fundamentals.
- Familiar with remote support tools.
- Mac experience is a plus.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $22.74 - $26.75
Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Technical Support Specialist
Verify your degree matches the role
Technical Support Specialist petitions require a specialty occupation showing your degree directly relates to the job duties. If your degree is in a general field like business, prepare documentation connecting your coursework to IT systems, networking, or the specific technical domain the role covers.
Target employers with E-Verify enrollment
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify enrolled, and many H-1B sponsors already are. Filtering for E-Verify-registered companies in technical support cuts out employers who can't bridge your OPT to an H-1B cap-gap period.
Check prevailing wage before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Technical Support Specialist roles in your metro area before you negotiate. Your offer must meet the DOL wage level your employer certifies on the LCA, so knowing the floor protects you from underpayment issues at filing.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Technical Support Specialist openings by employers with documented H-1B LCA filing history on Migrate Mate. This shows you which companies have actually sponsored the role before, not just which ones claim to be open to sponsorship during interviews.
Ask about cap-exempt employer options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government-affiliated organizations are cap-exempt, meaning you can file an H-1B petition any time of year without entering the lottery. Technical support roles at hospital systems or research universities often qualify and are worth targeting if you've already used your lottery registration.
File premium processing if your start date is tight
If your OPT expires close to October 1, premium processing gets USCIS to adjudicate your I-129 within 15 business days. Confirm your employer is willing to cover or split the cost during offer negotiation, before the petition is drafted.
H-1B Visa Technical Support Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Technical Support Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the role. USCIS requires the position to normally require a bachelor's degree in a specific field like computer science, information systems, or engineering. Generic helpdesk roles with no degree requirement won't qualify, but mid- to senior-level technical support positions tied to complex software platforms or enterprise infrastructure generally do. The employer's job description and internal requirements carry significant weight in adjudication.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Technical Support Specialists?
Software companies, managed service providers, healthcare IT vendors, and cloud infrastructure firms file LCAs for Technical Support Specialists with regularity. Enterprise software companies that deploy complex systems often need degreed specialists on-site or remotely. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this role on Migrate Mate, filtered by industry and location.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change technical support jobs?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules established by AC21, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new I-129 petition on your behalf, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've been in valid status. The new employer files independently; your previous employer's petition doesn't need to be withdrawn first.
What happens to my H-1B status if my technical support role shifts to remote work in a different state?
Your employer must file a new LCA with DOL for each new work location, including permanent remote arrangements, because prevailing wages are tied to the work site's metropolitan area. If the new location has a higher DOL wage level than what's certified on your current LCA, your employer may need to amend your H-1B petition with USCIS before you begin working from that location.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my timeline as a Technical Support Specialist job seeker?
USCIS opens H-1B registrations each March for a lottery that selects from the 65,000 regular cap plus 20,000 advanced-degree exemption slots. If selected, your employer can file the full I-129 petition starting April 1 for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT when October 1 arrives and your petition is pending or approved, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically until adjudication.