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Cloud Support Engineer roles in the U.S. fit the J-1 Trainee or Intern program category, depending on whether you've already graduated. A designated sponsor organization issues your DS-2019, while the tech company acts as your host. Finding a host willing to coordinate with a sponsor is the key to securing sponsorship.
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Dexian is seeking a Sr AIX Architects/AIX Platform Engineers for an opportunity with a client located in Plano, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Leads and/or participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex system engineering activities involving cross-functional technical support, systems programming and data center capabilities
- Responsible for components of highly complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities
- Viewed as a technology subject matter expert; able to provide and communicate complex technology solutions across differing audiences including technical, managerial, business executives, and/or vendors
- Will have responsibility for multiple, complex projects
Requirements
- Senior level experience Primarily with Linux
- Experience with IBM AIX OS is a plus
- Ability to Recommend, design, develop, and implement software and hardware solutions
- Provide Operating System technical and break/fix level support
- Shell scripting and automation skills
- Proficient in performing OS administration tasks on RHEL6, RHEL7 running on ESX virtualized servers
- In depth Linux knowledge required, including LVM and SAN multipathing
- Expertise in RedHat Linux Clustering Solutions
- Proficient in performing OS administration tasks on SLES 11+ running on bare metal HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers
- Proficient in troubleshooting any RHEL6, RHEL7 and SLES 11+ software and hardware issues
- Experience in supporting and administration of SLES11+ running HANA DB is a huge plus
- Experience installing, configuring and Supporting Puppet
- Experienced with multipath, VAS/AD, yum, BladeLogic and ProLiant DL series, HP3PAR and HP Smart storage arrays admin CLIs
- Any experience on AIX virtualization, Install upgrade and configure VIO servers and clients, AIX PowerHA clustering is a plus
- Knowledge of SAN based disk solutions and their configurations
- Ability to debug and troubleshoot network, performance and software issues
- Familiarity with tools like BladeLogic, DNT, ESM, vsphere client is a huge plus
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a constantly changing environment
- Ability to work independently but also must be strong in team partnership
- Work a flexible schedule, with 24 hour oncall pager and weekend work expected
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exposure to SAP product suite is a plus
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience
- IBM Power servers
- DB2 Database
- SAP Core financial applications
- Netapp Filer storage
- Cisco based networks
- SAP BWA application appliances
- SAP HANA database technology
- Very large scale transactional processing
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Job Summary:
Dexian is seeking a Sr AIX Architects/AIX Platform Engineers for an opportunity with a client located in Plano, TX.
Responsibilities:
- Leads and/or participates in the design, development, and implementation of complex system engineering activities involving cross-functional technical support, systems programming and data center capabilities
- Responsible for components of highly complex engineering and/or analytical tasks and activities
- Viewed as a technology subject matter expert; able to provide and communicate complex technology solutions across differing audiences including technical, managerial, business executives, and/or vendors
- Will have responsibility for multiple, complex projects
Requirements
- Senior level experience Primarily with Linux
- Experience with IBM AIX OS is a plus
- Ability to Recommend, design, develop, and implement software and hardware solutions
- Provide Operating System technical and break/fix level support
- Shell scripting and automation skills
- Proficient in performing OS administration tasks on RHEL6, RHEL7 running on ESX virtualized servers
- In depth Linux knowledge required, including LVM and SAN multipathing
- Expertise in RedHat Linux Clustering Solutions
- Proficient in performing OS administration tasks on SLES 11+ running on bare metal HP ProLiant DL580 Gen8 servers
- Proficient in troubleshooting any RHEL6, RHEL7 and SLES 11+ software and hardware issues
- Experience in supporting and administration of SLES11+ running HANA DB is a huge plus
- Experience installing, configuring and Supporting Puppet
- Experienced with multipath, VAS/AD, yum, BladeLogic and ProLiant DL series, HP3PAR and HP Smart storage arrays admin CLIs
- Any experience on AIX virtualization, Install upgrade and configure VIO servers and clients, AIX PowerHA clustering is a plus
- Knowledge of SAN based disk solutions and their configurations
- Ability to debug and troubleshoot network, performance and software issues
- Familiarity with tools like BladeLogic, DNT, ESM, vsphere client is a huge plus
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to a constantly changing environment
- Ability to work independently but also must be strong in team partnership
- Work a flexible schedule, with 24 hour oncall pager and weekend work expected
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exposure to SAP product suite is a plus
- 10+ years of systems engineering experience
- IBM Power servers
- DB2 Database
- SAP Core financial applications
- Netapp Filer storage
- Cisco based networks
- SAP BWA application appliances
- SAP HANA database technology
- Very large scale transactional processing
Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Support Engineer
Document your cloud certifications before applying
AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud certifications strengthen your J-1 Trainee application by proving field-specific competency. Designated sponsors evaluate your training plan against your credentials, so gaps between your stated specialty and your documentation slow approvals.
Target host employers with prior J-1 history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Support Engineer roles at U.S. companies that have previously hosted J-1 participants. Hosts already familiar with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements move significantly faster than employers encountering J-1 for the first time.
Verify your program category before outreach
If you're a current degree student, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated and have relevant work experience, you qualify as a Trainee. Applying under the wrong category at offer stage forces a restart with a new designated sponsor and delays your start date.
Confirm the host employer will sign a training plan
The J-1 Trainee category requires a formal training plan countersigned by both the host employer and the designated sponsor. Ask hiring managers explicitly whether their legal or HR team has executed training plans before, since this is a binding compliance document, not a formality.
Flag the two-year home residency requirement early
Cloud Support Engineer roles in government-funded projects or certain research environments can trigger the two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e). Check with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, because this affects any future H-1B or green card path.
Use O*NET to build your training plan skillset list
Designated sponsors expect your training plan to map to recognized occupational competencies. Pull the Cloud Support Engineer task and skills breakdown from O*NET to frame your objectives in language that aligns with what USCIS and the State Department recognize during DS-2019 review.
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Find Cloud Support Engineer JobsCloud Support Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Cloud Support Engineer role?
The right category depends on your status. If you're currently enrolled in a degree program and the role is part of your curriculum, the Intern category applies. If you've already graduated and have relevant professional experience in cloud infrastructure or technical support, you qualify under the Trainee category. Both require a designated sponsor to issue your DS-2019 and approve a formal training plan with the host employer.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Cloud Support Engineer position?
The J-1 visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not the tech company hiring you. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue your DS-2019, monitor your compliance, and countersign your training plan. The employer is your host, not your sponsor. This distinction matters because you must secure both a willing host employer and a designated sponsor before your visa can be issued.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Cloud Support Engineer?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Cloud Support Engineer roles at U.S. companies that have demonstrated openness to international candidates and J-1 hosting arrangements. Most generic job boards don't surface J-1 compatibility, so filtering by employer type and sponsorship history saves significant outreach time. Once you identify a willing host, you then coordinate with a designated sponsor to complete the DS-2019 and training plan.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Cloud Support Engineers on J-1?
It depends on your funding source and nationality. The two-year home residency requirement under INA 212(e) is triggered if your J-1 program is financed by a U.S. government agency, your home government, or if your country of nationality appears on the State Department's exchange visitor skills list. Cloud engineering is a high-demand field in many countries on that list, so confirm with your designated sponsor before signing an offer, since this requirement directly affects any future H-1B petition.
What does the training plan requirement mean for a Cloud Support Engineer host employer?
The J-1 Trainee category requires a structured training plan that specifies learning objectives, supervision arrangements, and phase-by-phase skill development tied to cloud support competencies. The host employer's HR or legal team must countersign this plan alongside the designated sponsor. Employers who haven't hosted J-1 participants before often underestimate this step. Confirm during the offer negotiation that the company has capacity to prepare and sign a compliant training plan before you involve a sponsor.
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