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Server jobs on OPT are available at restaurants, hotels, and catering companies that routinely hire international students. Most server roles are hourly with tip income, so confirm your employer can provide proper OPT employment verification documentation. STEM OPT extensions don't apply to this field.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Title: Windows System Admin I
Location: West Point, GA
On-site (5 days)
Position Overview
Hyundai AutoEver America is seeking a System Administrator I to support server administration, Manufacturing Execution Systems, endpoint support, backup operations, patch management, and daily infrastructure monitoring within a manufacturing technology environment.
This role is responsible for helping maintain reliable IT operations that support business users and production systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Windows desktop and server environments, basic Linux administration knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer-focused approach to technical support.
The System Administrator I will work closely with internal teams, senior technical staff, and vendors to help minimize downtime, support MES availability, complete routine system maintenance, and document operational procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Server Administration
- Support and maintain Windows and Linux server environments.
- Perform routine server administration and maintenance tasks.
- Monitor server health, performance, and availability.
- Assist with operating system updates, upgrades, and system maintenance activities.
- Maintain server documentation and inventory records.
- Support Active Directory user and group administration.
- Assist with DNS, DHCP, and general infrastructure support as needed.
Manufacturing Execution Systems Support
- Provide first-line infrastructure support for Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Monitor MES-related servers, services, and system availability.
- Assist with troubleshooting MES connectivity, performance, and operational issues.
- Escalate production-impacting issues to senior team members or vendors when necessary.
- Support MES maintenance activities, system testing, and production support efforts.
- Participate in efforts to minimize production downtime and maintain continuous assembly line operations.
Backup and Recovery Operations
- Monitor daily backup jobs and investigate backup failures.
- Perform data restoration requests as directed.
- Verify backup completion, job status, and system health.
- Maintain backup documentation, procedures, and operational records.
Patch Management
- Deploy and monitor desktop and server patching activities.
- Verify successful installation of security updates.
- Assist with vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Document patching activities, maintenance work, and related system changes.
Monitoring and Daily Operations
- Perform daily infrastructure monitoring and operational checks.
- Respond to system alerts, service notifications, and user-reported issues.
- Assist with troubleshooting server, workstation, and application issues.
- Document incidents, resolutions, and operational procedures.
- Escalate issues when they are outside the scope of the role or require additional support.
Endpoint and User Support
- Troubleshoot workstation hardware and software issues.
- Support operating systems, printers, peripherals, scanners, and mobile devices.
- Assist users with technical issues and service requests.
- Support software installations, deployments, and basic configuration tasks.
- Provide timely and professional customer service to internal users.
Automation and Process Improvement
- Assist with automation initiatives using PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting tools.
- Support process improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency.
- Maintain documentation for automated procedures, scripts, and technical solutions.
Project Support
- Assist with infrastructure and technology projects.
- Support equipment deployments and system implementations.
- Participate in testing, validation, and system readiness activities.
- Maintain project documentation as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in the IT field preferred.
- Experience supporting Windows desktop and server environments.
- Basic Linux administration knowledge.
- Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
- Knowledge of backup concepts and patch management processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to support internal users professionally.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to support a 24x5 or 24x6 operational environment as needed.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems, preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with VMware or Hyper-V environments.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
- PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or plant support environment.
- Understanding of IT service management, incident management, and change control processes.
- Experience documenting technical procedures, incidents, and resolutions.
- Familiarity with ASP.NET and WinForms is a plus.
Environment Supported
This position will help support a technology environment that includes:
- Windows and Linux servers.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Endpoint and workstation support.
- Backup and recovery systems.
- Microsoft 365 services.
- Manufacturing and business applications.
- Infrastructure monitoring, patching, and operational support tools.
Key Success Factors
A successful System Administrator I will:
- Help maintain reliable operation of server and endpoint infrastructure.
- Support MES availability and manufacturing operations.
- Complete backup, patching, and monitoring activities accurately and on schedule.
- Provide timely resolution of infrastructure and user issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation and operational records.
- Escalate issues appropriately and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
- Demonstrate continuous technical growth and a process-improvement mindset.
In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, education assistance, and annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment.
Team Culture:
Our team fosters a collaborative, solutions-driven environment where technical expertise and business impact go hand in hand. We value proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and strong communication, empowering engineers to take ownership of network performance, security, and innovation while working closely with cross-functional partners.
-
Collaborative & Cross-Functional:
Work closely with security, systems, and development teams to solve complex challenges and deliver reliable network solutions.
-
Ownership & Accountability:
Engineers are trusted to take initiative, drive resolutions, and balance technical decisions with business priorities.
-
Continuous Improvement Mindset:
Encourages learning new technologies, refining processes, and adopting best practices to enhance performance and scalability.
-
High-Impact, Fast-Paced Environment:
Focus on responsiveness, uptime, and delivering reliable infrastructure in a dynamic, mission-critical setting.
Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
Position Title: Windows System Admin I
Location: West Point, GA
On-site (5 days)
Position Overview
Hyundai AutoEver America is seeking a System Administrator I to support server administration, Manufacturing Execution Systems, endpoint support, backup operations, patch management, and daily infrastructure monitoring within a manufacturing technology environment.
This role is responsible for helping maintain reliable IT operations that support business users and production systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Windows desktop and server environments, basic Linux administration knowledge, strong troubleshooting skills, and a customer-focused approach to technical support.
The System Administrator I will work closely with internal teams, senior technical staff, and vendors to help minimize downtime, support MES availability, complete routine system maintenance, and document operational procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Server Administration
- Support and maintain Windows and Linux server environments.
- Perform routine server administration and maintenance tasks.
- Monitor server health, performance, and availability.
- Assist with operating system updates, upgrades, and system maintenance activities.
- Maintain server documentation and inventory records.
- Support Active Directory user and group administration.
- Assist with DNS, DHCP, and general infrastructure support as needed.
Manufacturing Execution Systems Support
- Provide first-line infrastructure support for Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Monitor MES-related servers, services, and system availability.
- Assist with troubleshooting MES connectivity, performance, and operational issues.
- Escalate production-impacting issues to senior team members or vendors when necessary.
- Support MES maintenance activities, system testing, and production support efforts.
- Participate in efforts to minimize production downtime and maintain continuous assembly line operations.
Backup and Recovery Operations
- Monitor daily backup jobs and investigate backup failures.
- Perform data restoration requests as directed.
- Verify backup completion, job status, and system health.
- Maintain backup documentation, procedures, and operational records.
Patch Management
- Deploy and monitor desktop and server patching activities.
- Verify successful installation of security updates.
- Assist with vulnerability remediation efforts.
- Document patching activities, maintenance work, and related system changes.
Monitoring and Daily Operations
- Perform daily infrastructure monitoring and operational checks.
- Respond to system alerts, service notifications, and user-reported issues.
- Assist with troubleshooting server, workstation, and application issues.
- Document incidents, resolutions, and operational procedures.
- Escalate issues when they are outside the scope of the role or require additional support.
Endpoint and User Support
- Troubleshoot workstation hardware and software issues.
- Support operating systems, printers, peripherals, scanners, and mobile devices.
- Assist users with technical issues and service requests.
- Support software installations, deployments, and basic configuration tasks.
- Provide timely and professional customer service to internal users.
Automation and Process Improvement
- Assist with automation initiatives using PowerShell, Bash, or similar scripting tools.
- Support process improvement efforts to increase operational efficiency.
- Maintain documentation for automated procedures, scripts, and technical solutions.
Project Support
- Assist with infrastructure and technology projects.
- Support equipment deployments and system implementations.
- Participate in testing, validation, and system readiness activities.
- Maintain project documentation as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Associate degree in Information Technology or equivalent experience.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in the IT field preferred.
- Experience supporting Windows desktop and server environments.
- Basic Linux administration knowledge.
- Understanding of Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
- Knowledge of backup concepts and patch management processes.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to support internal users professionally.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to support a 24x5 or 24x6 operational environment as needed.
- Ability to work overtime when required.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems, preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment.
- Experience with VMware or Hyper-V environments.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
- PowerShell, Bash, or other scripting experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or plant support environment.
- Understanding of IT service management, incident management, and change control processes.
- Experience documenting technical procedures, incidents, and resolutions.
- Familiarity with ASP.NET and WinForms is a plus.
Environment Supported
This position will help support a technology environment that includes:
- Windows and Linux servers.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems.
- Endpoint and workstation support.
- Backup and recovery systems.
- Microsoft 365 services.
- Manufacturing and business applications.
- Infrastructure monitoring, patching, and operational support tools.
Key Success Factors
A successful System Administrator I will:
- Help maintain reliable operation of server and endpoint infrastructure.
- Support MES availability and manufacturing operations.
- Complete backup, patching, and monitoring activities accurately and on schedule.
- Provide timely resolution of infrastructure and user issues.
- Maintain accurate documentation and operational records.
- Escalate issues appropriately and communicate clearly with stakeholders.
- Demonstrate continuous technical growth and a process-improvement mindset.
In addition to a competitive salary, this position offers a fantastic benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental coverage, generous PTO, education assistance, and annual merit increase eligibility in a growth-focused work environment.
Team Culture:
Our team fosters a collaborative, solutions-driven environment where technical expertise and business impact go hand in hand. We value proactive problem-solving, continuous learning, and strong communication, empowering engineers to take ownership of network performance, security, and innovation while working closely with cross-functional partners.
-
Collaborative & Cross-Functional:
Work closely with security, systems, and development teams to solve complex challenges and deliver reliable network solutions.
-
Ownership & Accountability:
Engineers are trusted to take initiative, drive resolutions, and balance technical decisions with business priorities.
-
Continuous Improvement Mindset:
Encourages learning new technologies, refining processes, and adopting best practices to enhance performance and scalability.
-
High-Impact, Fast-Paced Environment:
Focus on responsiveness, uptime, and delivering reliable infrastructure in a dynamic, mission-critical setting.
Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Server
Confirm employer OPT compliance upfront
Before accepting any server position, ask whether the employer can provide a formal offer letter listing your job title, hours, and start date. Many small restaurants aren't familiar with OPT paperwork requirements, so clarifying early prevents problems later.
Track your hours carefully
OPT requires you to work at least 20 hours per week to maintain valid status. Restaurant schedules fluctuate, so monitor your weekly hours closely and communicate with your manager if you're consistently being scheduled below that threshold.
Get employment verification in writing
Your DSO needs documentation confirming your employer name, job title, and hours worked. Request a formal letter or signed employment verification form from your restaurant's manager or HR contact before your OPT start date to avoid reporting delays.
Report employer changes to your DSO immediately
Switching restaurants or catering employers requires updating your employment record in SEVP within 10 days. Failing to report a job change, even temporarily, puts your OPT authorization at risk regardless of how quickly you find new work.
Understand how tip income affects your tax obligations
Server income includes both wages and tips, both of which are taxable. As an F-1 student, you're typically a nonresident alien for tax purposes, so consult IRS Publication 519 and consider whether your country has a U.S. tax treaty.
Use Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Not every restaurant or hospitality employer understands OPT authorization requirements. Migrate Mate filters server job listings to surface employers already open to hiring international students, saving you from repeated rejections based on work authorization status.
Server OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a server on OPT?
Yes, you can work as a server on OPT as long as the position is related to your field of study. This is an important distinction: OPT requires your job to be directly tied to the major listed on your I-20. If your degree is in hospitality, food service management, or a related field, a server role qualifies. A server job won't qualify OPT for an unrelated degree like computer science.
Does a server job qualify for STEM OPT extension?
No, server roles do not qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. STEM OPT is limited to graduates of qualifying STEM degree programs working in occupations directly tied to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Hospitality and food service roles are not on the STEM designated degree program list, so standard OPT's 12-month limit applies.
What documentation does my restaurant employer need to hire me on OPT?
Your employer needs your EAD card, which serves as proof of work authorization, along with your passport and any standard I-9 documentation. Many smaller restaurants aren't familiar with OPT specifically, so it helps to explain that your EAD is a federal work authorization card issued by USCIS. You'll also need a formal offer letter from them for your DSO to update your SEVP record.
How do I find server jobs open to OPT students?
Most general job listings don't filter by work authorization type, making it time-consuming to identify which employers are open to OPT candidates. Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and surfaces hospitality and food service roles from employers already familiar with international student hiring. Browsing there is significantly more efficient than applying broadly and filtering rejections manually.
What happens to my OPT if my restaurant cuts my hours below 20 per week?
If your scheduled hours consistently fall below 20 per week, you risk falling out of compliance with OPT's minimum employment requirement. Occasional slow weeks aren't automatically a violation, but a sustained pattern can be. Contact your DSO if your hours drop significantly. You may need to find a second qualifying employer to maintain your required weekly hours and protect your status.