J-1 Visa Platform Engineer Jobs
Platform Engineer roles in the U.S. typically fall under the J-1 Trainee or Intern category, depending on your career stage. Designated sponsor organizations issue your DS-2019 and oversee compliance, while your U.S. employer serves as the host. No lottery, no annual cap, and direct sponsorship pathways exist for qualified engineers.
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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 Platform Engineer
Document your platform engineering credentials precisely
Your DS-2019 training plan must map your degree and prior experience directly to the platform engineering work you'll do in the U.S. Vague descriptions of cloud, infrastructure, or DevOps tasks get flagged by designated sponsors during review.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee before applying
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, J-1 Intern is your category. If you've graduated and have relevant work experience, Trainee applies. Targeting roles listed under the wrong category wastes application cycles with the designated sponsor.
Search Migrate Mate for J-1-aligned platform roles
Use Migrate Mate to filter for U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles. Targeting host organizations already familiar with the DS-2019 process shortens your timeline and reduces back-and-forth with the designated sponsor.
Verify your host employer's E-Verify enrollment status
Many designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing a DS-2019. Confirm this during your offer negotiation, not after signing, since unenrolled employers may need weeks to complete E-Verify registration.
Align your training plan to a specific SOC code
Designated sponsors map your J-1 training program to a Standard Occupational Classification code. For platform engineering, confirm whether your offer letter and duties align with the correct SOC before the sponsor drafts your DS-2019 to avoid revisions.
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Find Platform Engineer JobsPlatform Engineer J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to platform engineers?
It depends on your current status. If you're a student still enrolled in a degree program, the J-1 Intern category covers platform engineering placements. If you've graduated and have relevant professional experience in infrastructure, cloud, or DevOps, the J-1 Trainee category applies. Your designated sponsor organization, not your employer, determines which category fits and issues your DS-2019 accordingly.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa as a platform engineer?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as IIE, Cultural Vistas, or CIEE, not your employer. Your employer is the host organization. The designated sponsor issues your DS-2019, approves your training plan, and monitors compliance throughout the program. Employers who are unfamiliar with this structure sometimes incorrectly describe themselves as your visa sponsor.
How do I find U.S. employers who have hosted J-1 platform engineers before?
Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. employers with a track record of hosting J-1 exchange visitors in technical roles. Host employers already experienced with the DS-2019 process and training plan requirements move faster and make fewer administrative errors during onboarding. Targeting experienced hosts reduces delays between your offer and program start.
Does the J-1 Trainee category cover remote or hybrid platform engineering roles?
Designated sponsors generally require a clearly defined host worksite for J-1 Trainee programs, since the training plan is tied to a specific work environment and supervisor. Fully remote arrangements are rarely approved. Hybrid roles may qualify if the primary worksite is fixed and the sponsor can confirm adequate on-site supervision and structured training activities.
What is the two-year home residency requirement and does it affect platform engineers?
Some J-1 participants must return to their home country for two years after their program before applying for H-1B, L-1, or immigrant visas. Whether this applies depends on your home country's designation on the State Department skills list or whether your program was government-funded. Platform engineers should clarify this with their designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since it directly affects long-term U.S. career planning.
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