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System Administrator roles in the U.S. are accessible through J-1 visa sponsorship under the Trainee or Intern program categories, connecting international IT professionals with U.S. host employers through State Department-designated sponsor organizations. No lottery exists, but your training plan and credentials must align with the sponsor's program requirements.
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Location – hybrid: Palo Alto, CA
As an IT Intern at Intapp, you will become a part of our internal IT operations team committed to helping our employees provide AI-powered solutions to hundreds of the largest professional service firms worldwide.
We are looking for extraordinary students with a passion for IT, a love of helping people, and a desire to experience participating with a great team of IT professionals. You will be embedded within the IT Infrastructure team and explore the functions within the group’s technology stack.
So, if you’re ready to learn how to be a key team member dedicated to delivering both technical and highly innovative results, Intapp is the place for you!
What you’ll do:
As a member of the IT Infrastructure Team, you will manage SaaS tools, administer Windows and Linux Servers, support our employees, work in network administration and help develop and deliver new solutions. You will have exposure to SaaS management, Intapp’s virtualization environments (VMware, Azure, and AWS), Windows and Linux servers, Meraki networking solutions, Okta Identity and Security systems, and the Microsoft 365s administration suite.
What you’ll need:
- Junior or Senior pursuing a 4-year technical degree
- High academic performance in Computer Science courses
- Experience configuring and managing network infrastructure
- Experience with SaaS management is a plus
- Experience with Virtualization technologies (Azure, VMware, AWS) is a plus
- Commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills
- Excited to solve technical problems
Bonus if you:
- Can easily thrive working in an energizing environment
- Bias towards finding solutions vs. shutting down ideas
- Detail-oriented and organized
What you’ll gain:
- Great career-relevant experience working with a highly technical team in a supportive and friendly collaborative environment.
- Exposure to cloud-based technologies.
- Experience working in a publicly-owned software company.
What to Expect:
- Our Summer 2026 Internship Program begins June 1, 2026, and is projected to end August 7, 2026.
- Your professional growth and development will be supported throughout the internship program via project work related to your academic and professional interests, mentorship, and engaging events with other interns and company leadership.
- Our internship is hybrid, and interns will be expected in the office at least 3 days a week to get the full experience of the Intapp culture and networking opportunities.
Intapp provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please note: Intapp will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone. We will never extend a job offer unless you have been contacted directly by an Intapp recruiter and have participated in the interview process which will generally consist of 3 or more virtual or in person meetings. Please note that Intapp only uses company email addresses, which contain “@intapp.com” or “@dealcloud.com” to communicate with candidates via email. Intapp will never ask for financial information of any kind or for any payment during the job application process. We post all legitimate job openings on the Intapp Career Site. If you believe you were a victim of such a scam, you may contact your local authorities. Intapp is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scammers.
IT Infrastructure Intern
Location – hybrid: Palo Alto, CA
As an IT Intern at Intapp, you will become a part of our internal IT operations team committed to helping our employees provide AI-powered solutions to hundreds of the largest professional service firms worldwide.
We are looking for extraordinary students with a passion for IT, a love of helping people, and a desire to experience participating with a great team of IT professionals. You will be embedded within the IT Infrastructure team and explore the functions within the group’s technology stack.
So, if you’re ready to learn how to be a key team member dedicated to delivering both technical and highly innovative results, Intapp is the place for you!
What you’ll do:
As a member of the IT Infrastructure Team, you will manage SaaS tools, administer Windows and Linux Servers, support our employees, work in network administration and help develop and deliver new solutions. You will have exposure to SaaS management, Intapp’s virtualization environments (VMware, Azure, and AWS), Windows and Linux servers, Meraki networking solutions, Okta Identity and Security systems, and the Microsoft 365s administration suite.
What you’ll need:
- Junior or Senior pursuing a 4-year technical degree
- High academic performance in Computer Science courses
- Experience configuring and managing network infrastructure
- Experience with SaaS management is a plus
- Experience with Virtualization technologies (Azure, VMware, AWS) is a plus
- Commitment to teamwork and strong communication skills
- Excited to solve technical problems
Bonus if you:
- Can easily thrive working in an energizing environment
- Bias towards finding solutions vs. shutting down ideas
- Detail-oriented and organized
What you’ll gain:
- Great career-relevant experience working with a highly technical team in a supportive and friendly collaborative environment.
- Exposure to cloud-based technologies.
- Experience working in a publicly-owned software company.
What to Expect:
- Our Summer 2026 Internship Program begins June 1, 2026, and is projected to end August 7, 2026.
- Your professional growth and development will be supported throughout the internship program via project work related to your academic and professional interests, mentorship, and engaging events with other interns and company leadership.
- Our internship is hybrid, and interns will be expected in the office at least 3 days a week to get the full experience of the Intapp culture and networking opportunities.
Intapp provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and will make hiring decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Please note: Intapp will not hire through text message, social media, or email alone. We will never extend a job offer unless you have been contacted directly by an Intapp recruiter and have participated in the interview process which will generally consist of 3 or more virtual or in person meetings. Please note that Intapp only uses company email addresses, which contain “@intapp.com” or “@dealcloud.com” to communicate with candidates via email. Intapp will never ask for financial information of any kind or for any payment during the job application process. We post all legitimate job openings on the Intapp Career Site. If you believe you were a victim of such a scam, you may contact your local authorities. Intapp is not responsible for any claims, losses, damages, or expenses resulting from scammers.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a System Administrator
Match your credentials to DS-2019 requirements
Trainee category sponsors require a degree in a relevant field plus one year of related experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Gather transcripts, employment letters, and a clear record of your systems administration responsibilities before approaching any sponsor.
Build a training plan around real sysadmin tasks
Your designated sponsor must file a detailed Training or Internship Placement Plan outlining specific objectives, supervision, and evaluation phases. Frame your plan around measurable skills like network configuration, server provisioning, and incident response rather than generic IT support duties.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1-aligned host employers
Not every U.S. employer understands the host-employer model, where they hire you but a separate sponsor organization holds the visa. Use Migrate Mate to identify system administrator roles at employers already familiar with J-1 program requirements.
Verify the host employer's E-Verify enrollment early
Many J-1 designated sponsors require host employers to be enrolled in E-Verify before issuing your DS-2019. Confirm enrollment status with your prospective employer during initial conversations, not after an offer is extended, to avoid delays in sponsor approval.
Check whether your country triggers the two-year rule
J-1 Trainees funded by a government or whose skills appear on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may be subject to a two-year home residency requirement before changing to H-1B or permanent resident status. Confirm your country and funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting.
Start the sponsor selection process before accepting any offer
Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas and AIPT each set their own eligibility criteria, program fees, and DS-2019 processing timelines, which typically run two to four weeks. Align your sponsor choice with your expected start date and have a sponsor confirmed before you sign an employment agreement.
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Find System Administrator JobsSystem Administrator J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers System Administrator roles?
System Administrator positions typically fall under the Trainee or Intern categories. Intern applies if you are currently enrolled in a degree program outside the U.S. or graduated within the past 12 months. Trainee applies if you have a relevant degree plus one year of professional sysadmin experience, or at least five years of field experience without a degree. Research Scholar and Specialist categories are not standard fits for this role.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a System Administrator position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas, AIPT, and CIEE issue the DS-2019 form, administer your training plan, and monitor compliance throughout your program. Your host employer is the company where you perform sysadmin duties, but they do not hold sponsor status and cannot issue the DS-2019 independently.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 System Administrator?
Use Migrate Mate to search for System Administrator roles at employers familiar with the J-1 host-employer model. Many smaller IT teams have never worked with a designated sponsor and may not know how to structure the required training plan, so targeting employers with prior international hire experience saves significant time during the offer and sponsor-approval process.
Can a System Administrator on J-1 change employers mid-program?
Changing host employers during an active J-1 program requires your designated sponsor's approval and typically a revised training plan. Your DS-2019 is tied to the original host organization, so the switch is not automatic. If the new employer qualifies and your sponsor approves the change, they will issue an amended DS-2019. Moving to a completely different sponsor organization restarts the process.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect sysadmin J-1 holders?
It can. If your home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List and lists information technology or related fields, or if your J-1 program is government-funded, you may be required to return home for two years before applying for H-1B status or a green card. Confirm your country's skills list status and your program's funding source with your designated sponsor before committing to a placement.
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