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IT Engineer roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa under the Trainee or Research Scholar program category, depending on your experience level. Securing sponsorship requires a designated organization to issue your DS-2019, while the hiring company serves as your host employer.
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At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Passion
ROLE SUMMARY
What You Will Do:
As an intern at Ensono, you will have a direct impact working with your team and also take part in programming provided by our Training and Development team. This will include project work, professional development, a business challenge culminating in presenting to our executive leadership team, and networking opportunities.
Our summer internship is the entry point into our 12-month rotational program. The program aims to create a pathway to full time employment and develop well rounded junior associates with great potential.
Each summer we choose two interns to join Ensono full-time and gain experience in different departments over 3-month rotations. Because of this, our ideal intern candidate would graduate by Spring 2026 or December 2026 and be interested in full-time opportunities after the internship ends.
We are looking for potential participants for our 2026 Summer Internship Program and are excited to invite driven and self-motivated candidates to apply! Ensono is dedicated to cultivating talented individuals with unique skillsets who know how to dream big and build bigger!
Ensono’s paid internship is a 12-week program that runs from May 18th to August 7th, 2026 and could lead to a part-time or full-time position within Ensono.
We want all new Interns to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor’s in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Excellent analytical skills with experience reviewing workloads.
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across multiple areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux is preferred.
- Experience with ITIL processes would be helpful.
- Familiarity with automation/AI.
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO DOING:
- Reviewing current engineer workflows to help look for efficiency and improvements.
- Analysis of all ticket data to identify areas for automation to reduce hands on work.
- Work with global team to identify AI opportunities to help drive improvements.
WHY ENSONO?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $20.00/hr based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
INTRODUCTION
At Ensono, our Purpose is to be a relentless ally, disrupting the status quo and unleashing our clients to Do Great Things! We enable our clients to achieve key business outcomes that reshape how our world runs. As an expert technology adviser and managed service provider with cross-platform certifications, Ensono empowers our clients to keep up with continuous change and embrace innovation.
We can Do Great Things because we have great Associates. The Ensono Core Values unify our diverse talents and are woven into how we do business. These five traits are the key to achieving our purpose:
- Honesty
- Reliability
- Collaboration
- Curiosity
- Passion
ROLE SUMMARY
What You Will Do:
As an intern at Ensono, you will have a direct impact working with your team and also take part in programming provided by our Training and Development team. This will include project work, professional development, a business challenge culminating in presenting to our executive leadership team, and networking opportunities.
Our summer internship is the entry point into our 12-month rotational program. The program aims to create a pathway to full time employment and develop well rounded junior associates with great potential.
Each summer we choose two interns to join Ensono full-time and gain experience in different departments over 3-month rotations. Because of this, our ideal intern candidate would graduate by Spring 2026 or December 2026 and be interested in full-time opportunities after the internship ends.
We are looking for potential participants for our 2026 Summer Internship Program and are excited to invite driven and self-motivated candidates to apply! Ensono is dedicated to cultivating talented individuals with unique skillsets who know how to dream big and build bigger!
Ensono’s paid internship is a 12-week program that runs from May 18th to August 7th, 2026 and could lead to a part-time or full-time position within Ensono.
We want all new Interns to succeed in their roles at Ensono. That's why we've outlined the job requirements below. To be considered for this role, it's important that you meet all Required Qualifications. If you do not meet all of the Preferred Qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- Bachelor’s in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Excellent analytical skills with experience reviewing workloads.
- Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively across multiple areas.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Windows and/or Linux is preferred.
- Experience with ITIL processes would be helpful.
- Familiarity with automation/AI.
WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO DOING:
- Reviewing current engineer workflows to help look for efficiency and improvements.
- Analysis of all ticket data to identify areas for automation to reduce hands on work.
- Work with global team to identify AI opportunities to help drive improvements.
WHY ENSONO?
Ensono is a place to make better happen – for our clients and for your career. You can do great things through innovation or collaboration, by learning or volunteering, or to promote diversity and inclusion. You can do great things for your own health or for a healthier planet. Whatever it means to you to do great things we want Ensono to be the place you can do it.
Ensono is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment to our Associates and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this role is $20.00/hr based on a full-time schedule. Please note that placement in the range may vary based on numerous factors including but not limited to skills, experience, internal equity, and business needs.
Pay transparency nondiscrimination statement/posting OFCCP’s pay transparency policy can be found on OFCCP’s website.
If you need accommodation at any point during the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email USTalentAcquisition@ensono.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an IT Engineer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Gather transcripts, professional certifications, and a detailed work history that maps to a specific IT discipline. J-1 visa Trainee applications require documented evidence that your background is in computing, engineering, or a related technical field.
Build a training plan before approaching hosts
Designated sponsors require a formal Training or Internship Placement Plan before issuing a DS-2019. Draft measurable learning objectives tied to your IT role so host employers can review and co-sign it from the first conversation.
Target host employers with established J-1 infrastructure
Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers who have actively hosted J-1 exchange visitors in IT roles, so you spend time on opportunities where the compliance structure already exists rather than educating employers from scratch.
Verify the host employer can meet wage requirements
Even without a formal DOL prevailing wage obligation for every J-1 category, your offer must match what USCIS and your designated sponsor consider commensurate. Cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search for your specific IT role and location before accepting any offer.
Clarify whether your role triggers the two-year home residency requirement
IT Engineers from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List, or funded by their home government, must return home for two years after their J-1 ends. Confirm your country and funding source with your designated sponsor before signing an offer letter.
Start the DS-2019 process at least three months before your intended start date
Designated sponsors typically need six to eight weeks to process and issue the DS-2019 after receiving a completed application. Factor in consulate appointment availability on top of that window to avoid delays pushing back your start date.
IT Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits IT Engineer roles?
It depends on where you are in your career. Current students or recent graduates within 12 months of their degree typically qualify under the Intern category, which supports short-term placements. Professionals with a degree plus at least one year of relevant IT work experience qualify under the Trainee category, which allows up to 18 months and is the more common path for working engineers.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an IT Engineer role?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like AIPT or Cultural Vistas issue the DS-2019 form and carry legal responsibility for your exchange program. Your hiring company is the host employer. They provide the job but are not the visa sponsor. Confusing these two roles is one of the most common mistakes IT professionals make when starting a J-1 search.
How do I find U.S. companies that are set up to host J-1 IT Engineers?
Use Migrate Mate to search for IT Engineer roles at employers with J-1 hosting experience. Not every U.S. tech company has gone through the process of partnering with a designated sponsor, so targeting employers who have done it before significantly shortens your timeline and reduces the risk that a promising offer falls through on the compliance side.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and does it apply to IT Engineers?
Some J-1 exchange visitors must return to their home country for two years before they can change to most other U.S. visa categories, including H-1B visa or permanent residence. IT Engineers are at risk if their home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department, or if their program is funded by a home government or U.S. government agency. Check your country's status before committing to a J-1 placement if a longer-term U.S. career is your goal.
What documents should an IT Engineer prepare before approaching a designated sponsor?
Sponsors evaluating Trainee applications for IT roles typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in a computing or engineering field, evidence of at least one year of post-degree work experience in that field, a signed offer letter from a U.S. host employer, and a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan. The placement plan is the most commonly incomplete document and the one most likely to delay your DS-2019. Prepare it before you submit your sponsor application, not after.