OPT Systems Integration Specialist Jobs
Systems Integration Specialist jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students, particularly those with degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, or systems engineering. Most roles qualify as STEM positions, making you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers typically need someone who can bridge hardware, software, and network components into a unified architecture.
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Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business & Compliance Systems Integration Specialist to join our Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) team. This position can be based from any of our U.S. locations such as Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA or Blue Bell, PA. Hybrid and remote options are available for this position. In this role your primary responsibility will be to oversee Geosyntec’s third-party supply chain and prequalification platforms globally (ISNetWorld, Avetta, Veriforce, etc.). This includes collecting, monitoring, and then reporting on regulatory/legislative, and other non-financial requirements related to health and safety, environmental compliance and sustainability, quality, governance, human resources, supply chain, etc., to these external platforms. It also requires coordinating with the firm’s internal stakeholders to establish the tools, best practices, and internal data management and reporting systems to sustain client compliance.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Manage Geosyntec's presence on and conformance to client-required active Supply Chain Management Platforms (SCMPs), including subcontractor tracking requirements.
- Assemble and calculate data for multiple, simultaneous Geosyntec projects to enter into the client’s supplier portal for high-level, monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting such as hours worked, etc.
- Monitor, ensure, and follow up that required information is input into the various SCMPs in a timely manner, such as certificates of insurance, business licenses, subcontractor information, etc.
- Create and update a SharePoint site to provide client SCMP information such as contract-specific requirements, client supplier platform ratings by company, etc.
- Perform additional related work, as required or assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific, engineering, or similar technical field, as well as at least two (2) years of experience, in health, safety, environmental, and quality reporting or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position that totals six (6) years. (required)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. (required)
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally in individual or group settings. (required)
- Respond timely and effectively to internal inquiries. (required)
- Prepare reports and business correspondence that are organized, clearly presented, and (required)
- Ability to interact professionally and maintain cooperative professional relationships with management and colleagues. (required)
- Ability to manage the work of peer-level colleagues in other functions, supporting the above functions. (required)
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Overview:
Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?
Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business & Compliance Systems Integration Specialist to join our Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) team. This position can be based from any of our U.S. locations such as Tampa, FL, Atlanta, GA or Blue Bell, PA. Hybrid and remote options are available for this position. In this role your primary responsibility will be to oversee Geosyntec’s third-party supply chain and prequalification platforms globally (ISNetWorld, Avetta, Veriforce, etc.). This includes collecting, monitoring, and then reporting on regulatory/legislative, and other non-financial requirements related to health and safety, environmental compliance and sustainability, quality, governance, human resources, supply chain, etc., to these external platforms. It also requires coordinating with the firm’s internal stakeholders to establish the tools, best practices, and internal data management and reporting systems to sustain client compliance.
Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.
We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following activities:
- Manage Geosyntec's presence on and conformance to client-required active Supply Chain Management Platforms (SCMPs), including subcontractor tracking requirements.
- Assemble and calculate data for multiple, simultaneous Geosyntec projects to enter into the client’s supplier portal for high-level, monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting such as hours worked, etc.
- Monitor, ensure, and follow up that required information is input into the various SCMPs in a timely manner, such as certificates of insurance, business licenses, subcontractor information, etc.
- Create and update a SharePoint site to provide client SCMP information such as contract-specific requirements, client supplier platform ratings by company, etc.
- Perform additional related work, as required or assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific, engineering, or similar technical field, as well as at least two (2) years of experience, in health, safety, environmental, and quality reporting or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position that totals six (6) years. (required)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365. (required)
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally in individual or group settings. (required)
- Respond timely and effectively to internal inquiries. (required)
- Prepare reports and business correspondence that are organized, clearly presented, and (required)
- Ability to interact professionally and maintain cooperative professional relationships with management and colleagues. (required)
- Ability to manage the work of peer-level colleagues in other functions, supporting the above functions. (required)
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Systems Integration Specialist
Lead with your systems stack experience
Hiring managers want to see specific platforms you've integrated, not general descriptions. Name the middleware, APIs, or protocols you've worked with. Concrete technical depth signals you can contribute immediately, which makes OPT sponsorship a much easier conversation.
Target STEM-designated roles from day one
Systems Integration Specialist roles almost always fall under STEM OPT categories. Confirm the SOC code with each employer early. A STEM-eligible role gives you up to 29 months of authorized work, which significantly reduces the urgency of H-1B visa timing for you and your employer.
Emphasize cross-functional project ownership
Integration work spans engineering, IT, and operations teams. Highlight projects where you coordinated across departments or vendors. Employers treating you as a systems coordinator rather than a task executor are far more motivated to invest in sponsorship for you.
Prepare a technical portfolio with integration diagrams
A visual architecture diagram from a past project communicates more than any resume bullet. Show data flows, system boundaries, and integration points. This is rare among candidates and immediately differentiates you, making the sponsorship conversation feel less like a risk for the employer.
Research employer H-1B filing history before applying
Check which companies in your target sector have filed H-1B petitions for systems or integration roles in prior years. Companies with consistent filing histories are structurally set up to sponsor, which reduces friction after your OPT period ends and your timeline tightens.
Address OPT timing proactively in interviews
Don't wait for employers to raise the authorization question. Briefly explain your STEM OPT timeline and what it means for their planning. Framing it as solved rather than uncertain removes hesitation and shows the professional maturity employers value in integration-focused roles.
Systems Integration Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Systems Integration Specialist jobs qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Most do. Systems Integration Specialist roles typically fall under STEM-designated SOC codes in computer science, engineering, or information technology. That makes you eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months, giving you up to 29 months total. Confirm the specific SOC code with each employer before accepting an offer, since the job title alone doesn't guarantee STEM designation.
What degree backgrounds do employers expect for this role on OPT?
Most employers hiring for Systems Integration Specialist positions look for degrees in computer science, electrical engineering, computer engineering, or systems engineering. Some roles also accept information technology or industrial engineering backgrounds, depending on whether the integration work is software-heavy, hardware-heavy, or network-focused. Your degree field also needs to relate to the role for STEM OPT extension eligibility, so a direct match strengthens both your candidacy and your authorization timeline.
How do I find Systems Integration Specialist jobs that are open to OPT candidates?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers who are open to sponsoring work authorization. Rather than sifting through general postings where OPT status may disqualify you late in the process, Migrate Mate surfaces roles from companies with a track record of hiring international candidates, which saves time and reduces the risk of a wasted application cycle.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change employers as a Systems Integration Specialist?
You can change employers on OPT, but the new role must be directly related to your degree and, if you're on STEM OPT extension, your new employer must enroll in E-Verify and you must file an updated Form I-983 training plan. There's no grace period between jobs on STEM OPT other than a 60-day unemployment allowance, so it's worth having a new offer confirmed before resigning. Report the employer change to your DSO promptly to keep your SEVIS record current.
Can I work as a contractor or consultant in a Systems Integration Specialist role on OPT?
OPT does not prohibit contract or consulting arrangements, but the work must be paid, directly related to your degree, and you must be gaining practical training in your field. Self-employment is technically allowed under OPT but is complex to document and carries more risk during STEM OPT extension, where your employer must be the one filing and supervising. If you're considering a contract placement through a staffing firm, confirm with your DSO that the arrangement meets USCIS training requirements before accepting.