OPT Network Operations Engineer Jobs
Network Operations Engineer jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with degrees in computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM-designated positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension beyond your initial 12 months of work authorization.
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When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join Verizon as we continue to expand our industry-leading network to improve the ways people, businesses, and things connect. As a Network Operations Engineer, you will provide technical expertise on a critical role involving network transformation, network outages, service issues, network optimization, and maintenance. You will be responsible for providing support to keep things running smoothly and change the way that our customers live, work, and play. We are a 24x7 highly visible Operations environment that performs troubleshooting, configuration changes, drive issues to resolution, and related functions.
- Performing optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications to identify overall system availability and performance.
- Evaluating network coverage to find gaps, making recommendations to improve coverage, and helping to implement those recommendations.
- Performing triage, fault isolation, and remediation of network events.
- Generating, driving, and updating problem-tracking tickets via multiple systems and continuously improving business practices.
- Escalating issues to the appropriate internal/external engineer teams for resolution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Associate’s degree or two or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A technical degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and technologies like Telephony Switching, Data Communications and Network Routers.
- Computer support experience, including troubleshooting PC hardware and configurations.
- Vendor management experience.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING
In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
INTRODUCTION
When you join Verizon, you want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely — even if they’re daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love — driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together — lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Join Verizon as we continue to expand our industry-leading network to improve the ways people, businesses, and things connect. As a Network Operations Engineer, you will provide technical expertise on a critical role involving network transformation, network outages, service issues, network optimization, and maintenance. You will be responsible for providing support to keep things running smoothly and change the way that our customers live, work, and play. We are a 24x7 highly visible Operations environment that performs troubleshooting, configuration changes, drive issues to resolution, and related functions.
- Performing optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications to identify overall system availability and performance.
- Evaluating network coverage to find gaps, making recommendations to improve coverage, and helping to implement those recommendations.
- Performing triage, fault isolation, and remediation of network events.
- Generating, driving, and updating problem-tracking tickets via multiple systems and continuously improving business practices.
- Escalating issues to the appropriate internal/external engineer teams for resolution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll need to have:
- Associate’s degree or two or more years of work experience.
- Three or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts including weekends and holidays.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- A technical degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of telecommunications equipment and technologies like Telephony Switching, Data Communications and Network Routers.
- Computer support experience, including troubleshooting PC hardware and configurations.
- Vendor management experience.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
WHERE YOU’LL BE WORKING
In this worksite-based role, you'll work onsite at a defined location(s).
SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS
40
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Network Operations Engineer
Lead with your network monitoring experience
Hiring managers in NOC roles care about hands-on tool experience. Highlight specific platforms like SolarWinds, Nagios, or Cisco IOS in your resume. Concrete lab or internship experience with these tools addresses employer uncertainty about OPT candidates faster than a generic skills list.
Target employers with existing OPT infrastructure
Large ISPs, cloud providers, and managed service providers regularly hire OPT students for NOC roles. These companies already have immigration compliance processes in place, which means far less friction when your start date or work authorization timeline comes up in hiring conversations.
Clarify your STEM OPT eligibility upfront
Network Operations Engineer roles at most employers qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Mentioning this in early conversations signals you understand your own authorization and reduces employer concern about a short runway. Most hiring managers appreciate candidates who can explain their status clearly.
Get your certifications before you apply
CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or Juniper JNCIA certifications meaningfully reduce employer hesitation about sponsoring an OPT candidate. Certified candidates signal lower training risk. Even one entry-level certification can shift a borderline hiring decision in your favor during the OPT period.
Be transparent about your OPT end date and extension timeline
Employers making 12 to 24-month hiring decisions need to know your authorization window. Come prepared with your exact OPT end date and, if eligible, your STEM extension timeline. Candidates who present this information proactively are perceived as lower-risk hires than those who avoid the topic.
Emphasize shift flexibility for NOC roles
Network operations centers run 24/7, and many employers struggle to fill overnight or weekend rotations. If your schedule allows it, expressing willingness to work non-standard shifts increases your competitiveness significantly, especially for OPT candidates competing against candidates with fewer authorization constraints.
Network Operations Engineer OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students work as Network Operations Engineers?
Yes. Network Operations Engineer roles typically fall within computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering, all of which are degree fields covered by F-1 OPT authorization. Your employment must be directly related to your major field of study. Most NOC positions at technology companies and managed service providers meet this requirement without issue.
Do Network Operations Engineer jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do. Network Operations Engineer is classified under SOC codes associated with computer and information systems occupations, which are on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. If your degree is in computer science, IT, or electrical engineering, you are likely eligible for the 24-month STEM extension after your initial 12 months of OPT, giving you up to 36 months of total work authorization.
How do I find Network Operations Engineer jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and international students, so the jobs listed there are filtered for visa-friendliness. Searching Migrate Mate for Network Operations Engineer roles lets you focus on employers who are already open to candidates on work authorization, rather than spending time on applications that will stall at the visa question.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for H-1B sponsorship?
If you are on a STEM OPT extension when your employer files an H-1B visa petition for the October 1 start date, your work authorization is automatically extended through September 30 of that year under cap-gap protection. This only applies if your employer files before your STEM OPT expires and you maintain lawful F-1 status throughout the process.
Do employers need to do anything special to hire a Network Operations Engineer on OPT?
For initial OPT, employers do not file any petitions with USCIS. Your authorization comes from your EAD card, which you obtain before starting work. For the STEM OPT extension, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a formal training plan using Form I-983. Most mid-size and larger technology employers are already E-Verify participants, so this rarely creates a barrier.