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Get Access To All JobsWe’re a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work, and innovate to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, We’re in It for Life.
About our site:
Our Fort Wayne facility combines precision machining and assembly capabilities to deliver high-quality medical device components and finished products.
About the role:
As an IT Administrator – IT Operations, you will take charge and provide decisive technical leadership and unwavering support to your assigned site(s). This dynamic role demands expertise across several IT domains, including System Administration, Networking, Technical Support (Break/Fix), Project Management, and Business Analysis. You will drive IT projects forward, spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, and actively collaborate with the Viant site leadership team to maximize the strategic use of technological resources.
You will be instrumental in positioning your site to overcome future IT challenges, leveraging your robust technical expertise to craft and deploy innovative solutions that guarantee reliability and scalability. By aligning IT operations seamlessly with business objectives, your efforts will ensure the uninterrupted manufacturing of medical devices.
Additionally, you will engage with every department within Viant, building meaningful connections and expanding your professional horizons through diverse interactions and projects. As a key member of the Viant IT team, you will embody and champion Viant values, operating with integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your leadership and contributions will be pivotal to the success and advancement of Viant.
Responsibilities:
- Act in alignment with the core values of the company, demonstrating agility, teamwork, leadership, ownership, customer focus, and integrity in all actions.
- Provide support outside regular working hours to ensure ongoing IT Support and address urgent issues when required to support business operations.
- Collaborate closely with site operations and business leaders to develop and uphold effective processes and procedures.
- Engage actively in company-wide and site-specific projects aimed at continuous improvement of processes.
- Provide administrative support and maintenance for Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, and SharePoint, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
- Oversee and maintain the Entra Admin and Active Directory environment, focusing on tasks such as user and group management, as well as implementing and managing security and group policies.
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
- Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and repairing workstations, laptops, peripherals, and site IT resources, including software, UPS systems, printers, and copiers.
- Track individual and site IT performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to optimize efficiency in service support and delivery processes.
- Tasked with managing IT help desk requests to ensure prompt and effective communication, as well as timely resolutions.
- Create and maintain documentation of procedures, knowledge bases, policy documents and configurations well-maintained and up to date and alignment with the Viant IT standards.
- Oversee IT procurement and inventory for hardware, software, peripherals, and related supplies.
- Enhance endpoint security by monitoring vulnerabilities and applying relevant patches and updates effectively.
- Identify and recommend system, hardware and software improvements/upgrades.
- Maintain knowledge of Viant corporate IT policies and Viant privacy policies.
- Report any security incident or suspected security incident to the Viant Security Incident Response Team.
- All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Education:
- Associates Degree in Computer Science or other technical field is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other technical field is preferred
Job Experience:
- 4-6 years of system administrator experience is required
- 4-6 years of diversified experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- 2-3 years in medical environment is preferred
Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required in English, with the proficiency to collaborate and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently.
- Resourcefulness in handling unexpected challenges.
- Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic who has the ability to understand and take the “big picture” into account.
- Strong aptitude for working with technology, ability to learn and absorb new technologies quickly.
- Proven capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing time efficiently.
- Demonstrated understanding of fundamental critical thinking concepts, with a proven ability to apply these principles to effective problem solving.
- Proven documentation skills including policies and procedures.
- Pro-active in identifying potential issues with a proposed process or systems change.
- Hands on experience installing IT hardware, peripherals and software.
- Skilled with Windows operating systems, Entra/Active Directory, Intune, O365 applications such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams etc.
- Intermediate Knowledge in Backup solutions, MSP360, is a plus.
- Basic Knowledge of cloud storage services, Wasabi & AWS preferred.
- Knowledge with VoIP systems, particularly 3CX is a plus.
- Knowledge in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN’s, and wireless networks.
- Knowledge of VMWare virtualized environment.
- Understanding of compliance and security standards.
- Understand and provide support to ensure compliance with external audits from customers, vendors, and the FDA.
- Knowledge in Cisco Meraki and UNIFI switching is a plus.
- Knowledge in Endpoint Central is a plus.
Travel:
Up to 25% of the time or as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Work in an office environment with varying amounts of walking, sitting, standing, twisting, and turning.
- Long periods of time working on a computer, using hands and fingers extensively.
- Able to lift 15 pounds, bending, lifting on occasion.
Benefits:
New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
- Voluntary Legal Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Home Ownership Program
Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.
Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
We’re a company of agile, customer-oriented individuals with a shared commitment to integrity, servant leadership, and teamwork. Our associates take pride and ownership in their work, and innovate to provide the highest quality, life-enhancing medical technology in the world. Together, We’re in It for Life.
About our site:
Our Fort Wayne facility combines precision machining and assembly capabilities to deliver high-quality medical device components and finished products.
About the role:
As an IT Administrator – IT Operations, you will take charge and provide decisive technical leadership and unwavering support to your assigned site(s). This dynamic role demands expertise across several IT domains, including System Administration, Networking, Technical Support (Break/Fix), Project Management, and Business Analysis. You will drive IT projects forward, spearhead continuous improvement initiatives, and actively collaborate with the Viant site leadership team to maximize the strategic use of technological resources.
You will be instrumental in positioning your site to overcome future IT challenges, leveraging your robust technical expertise to craft and deploy innovative solutions that guarantee reliability and scalability. By aligning IT operations seamlessly with business objectives, your efforts will ensure the uninterrupted manufacturing of medical devices.
Additionally, you will engage with every department within Viant, building meaningful connections and expanding your professional horizons through diverse interactions and projects. As a key member of the Viant IT team, you will embody and champion Viant values, operating with integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Your leadership and contributions will be pivotal to the success and advancement of Viant.
Responsibilities:
- Act in alignment with the core values of the company, demonstrating agility, teamwork, leadership, ownership, customer focus, and integrity in all actions.
- Provide support outside regular working hours to ensure ongoing IT Support and address urgent issues when required to support business operations.
- Collaborate closely with site operations and business leaders to develop and uphold effective processes and procedures.
- Engage actively in company-wide and site-specific projects aimed at continuous improvement of processes.
- Provide administrative support and maintenance for Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, OneDrive, Exchange, and SharePoint, ensuring optimal functionality and user experience.
- Oversee and maintain the Entra Admin and Active Directory environment, focusing on tasks such as user and group management, as well as implementing and managing security and group policies.
- Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.
- Responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and repairing workstations, laptops, peripherals, and site IT resources, including software, UPS systems, printers, and copiers.
- Track individual and site IT performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions to optimize efficiency in service support and delivery processes.
- Tasked with managing IT help desk requests to ensure prompt and effective communication, as well as timely resolutions.
- Create and maintain documentation of procedures, knowledge bases, policy documents and configurations well-maintained and up to date and alignment with the Viant IT standards.
- Oversee IT procurement and inventory for hardware, software, peripherals, and related supplies.
- Enhance endpoint security by monitoring vulnerabilities and applying relevant patches and updates effectively.
- Identify and recommend system, hardware and software improvements/upgrades.
- Maintain knowledge of Viant corporate IT policies and Viant privacy policies.
- Report any security incident or suspected security incident to the Viant Security Incident Response Team.
- All other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Education:
- Associates Degree in Computer Science or other technical field is required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or other technical field is preferred
Job Experience:
- 4-6 years of system administrator experience is required
- 4-6 years of diversified experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
- 2-3 years in medical environment is preferred
Skills/Competencies:
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are required in English, with the proficiency to collaborate and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment as well as independently.
- Resourcefulness in handling unexpected challenges.
- Must have excellent time management skills with the ability to work independently with little supervision.
- Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic who has the ability to understand and take the “big picture” into account.
- Strong aptitude for working with technology, ability to learn and absorb new technologies quickly.
- Proven capability in managing multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritizing time efficiently.
- Demonstrated understanding of fundamental critical thinking concepts, with a proven ability to apply these principles to effective problem solving.
- Proven documentation skills including policies and procedures.
- Pro-active in identifying potential issues with a proposed process or systems change.
- Hands on experience installing IT hardware, peripherals and software.
- Skilled with Windows operating systems, Entra/Active Directory, Intune, O365 applications such as OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams etc.
- Intermediate Knowledge in Backup solutions, MSP360, is a plus.
- Basic Knowledge of cloud storage services, Wasabi & AWS preferred.
- Knowledge with VoIP systems, particularly 3CX is a plus.
- Knowledge in TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, VLAN’s, and wireless networks.
- Knowledge of VMWare virtualized environment.
- Understanding of compliance and security standards.
- Understand and provide support to ensure compliance with external audits from customers, vendors, and the FDA.
- Knowledge in Cisco Meraki and UNIFI switching is a plus.
- Knowledge in Endpoint Central is a plus.
Travel:
Up to 25% of the time or as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Work in an office environment with varying amounts of walking, sitting, standing, twisting, and turning.
- Long periods of time working on a computer, using hands and fingers extensively.
- Able to lift 15 pounds, bending, lifting on occasion.
Benefits:
New employees are eligible for the following benefits effective date of hire!
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
- Generous Paid time off and 10 paid Holidays
- 401k Plan with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Voluntary Universal Life and Long-Term Care
- Voluntary Legal Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Home Ownership Program
Viant is a global medical device design and manufacturing services provider that partners and innovates with customers to provide the highest quality, life enhancing medical devices. We do this through our depth and breadth of capabilities, end-to-end integration, technical expertise, and relentless focus on our customers and on operational excellence. With nearly 6,000 associates across 24 locations worldwide, we offer a unique combination of small-company service and attention with big-company resources.
Viant provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Viant complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an IT Administrator
Lead with your STEM OPT eligibility
Many employers don't realize IT Administrator roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Mention your STEM eligibility early in applications. It signals three years of authorization without H-1B visa dependency, which meaningfully reduces hiring risk for the employer.
Pursue relevant certifications before applying
CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, and Microsoft certifications carry real weight for IT Administrator roles. Earning even one before you start applying demonstrates technical competence and signals initiative, both of which matter when employers are deciding whether to invest in an OPT hire.
Target mid-sized companies over large enterprises
Mid-sized companies with 50 to 500 employees often have one or two IT Administrators managing everything. These employers value candidates who can contribute immediately and are more likely to work through OPT paperwork than large firms with rigid HR processes.
Be specific about your compliance experience
IT Administrator roles at regulated companies involve HIPAA, SOC 2, or PCI-DSS compliance work. If your coursework or past experience touched any of these areas, highlight it explicitly. Compliance experience is a differentiator that justifies sponsorship conversations beyond basic technical skills.
Address your OPT timeline upfront with employers
Don't wait for employers to ask about your work authorization status. Briefly explain your OPT start date, end date, and STEM extension eligibility during early conversations. Employers appreciate transparency, and it prevents surprises that can slow down or kill an offer.
Highlight experience with tools employers actually use
Employers hiring IT Administrators want familiarity with Active Directory, Azure AD, Jamf, or ServiceNow. List the specific platforms you've worked with in your resume and cover letter. Generic claims about managing systems carry far less weight than naming the exact tools.
IT Administrator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do IT Administrator jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most IT Administrator roles do qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, provided your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or management information systems. You'll need to confirm your degree's CIP code is on the STEM list published by ICE and that your employer meets the E-Verify requirement. If both conditions are satisfied, you can apply for the extension before your initial OPT expires.
How do I find IT Administrator jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not wasting time on postings that won't consider your authorization status. IT Administrator roles on the platform are sourced from employers familiar with OPT, STEM extensions, and eventual H-1B sponsorship pathways, which significantly narrows the search to realistic opportunities.
Can I work as an IT Administrator if my degree is in management information systems rather than computer science?
Yes. Management information systems degrees are recognized as STEM-designated fields and are a common academic background for IT Administrator candidates. Most employers in this space care more about your technical skills and certifications than your exact major. Your MIS degree fully supports both your OPT work authorization and a future STEM extension application, assuming your employer meets the E-Verify requirement.
What should I do if an employer asks whether I'll need H-1B sponsorship after OPT ends?
Be honest and direct. Explain that your STEM OPT provides up to three years of authorization total, giving the employer a meaningful runway before any H-1B decision is required. Frame the conversation around what you'll contribute during that period rather than treating sponsorship as an immediate ask. Many employers are willing to commit to H-1B sponsorship for strong performers once they've seen you work.
Is IT Administrator considered a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. Basic IT Administrator positions involving general support tasks may not meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard, which requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a specific field as a normal requirement for entry. However, senior or specialized IT Administrator roles, particularly those involving cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, or enterprise systems architecture, are more likely to qualify. Consulting an immigration attorney before your OPT ends is worth the time.