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Deployment Engineer roles in CI/CD pipeline management, infrastructure automation, and cloud operations qualify for STEM OPT when your degree is in computer science, information systems, or a related CIP-coded field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and the 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months total to build experience and transition to long-term sponsorship.
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
As a Network Deployment Technician at AWS, you will get to help build and maintain a Cloud Computing Infrastructure across a number of data center and colocation sites in the Americas.
The role involves some periods working independently of your team and requires the ability to drive change while maintaining excellent communication.
Key job responsibilities
- Installation and configuration of routers, switches and DWDM hardware.
- Troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling, network installations and configuration.
- Coordinating colocation remote hands for new capacity installations.
- Work cross functionally with internal partners to deliver network capacity projects.
- Resolving data center and facility issues.
- Identify, coordinate, and remediate outside plant (OSP) connectivity issues.
- Lead small to mid-size network deployment projects.
- Building relationships with remote teams to ensure swift response times to events.
- Performing site audits to ensure safety and quality meets AWS standards.
- Improving all operational processes within each site and/or cage.
- Providing status updates to stakeholders via internal tools.
- Decommissioning of cable and network hardware in collaboration with partner teams as needed.
- Physical Requirements (all physical requirements may be done with reasonable accommodations). This position has a physical component requiring the ability to lift & rack equipment up to 40lbs; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
- This role may involve up to 50% travel; the vast majority is local travel but may have the potential to include domestic and international travel to support the organization.
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer networking experience
- 2+ years of Linux operating systems experience
- Experience in computer networking
- Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience in a relevant technical discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)
- 3+ years of computer networking and Linux operating system experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Mesa - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly
DESCRIPTION
AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.
You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
As a Network Deployment Technician at AWS, you will get to help build and maintain a Cloud Computing Infrastructure across a number of data center and colocation sites in the Americas.
The role involves some periods working independently of your team and requires the ability to drive change while maintaining excellent communication.
Key job responsibilities
- Installation and configuration of routers, switches and DWDM hardware.
- Troubleshoot fiber optic and copper cabling, network installations and configuration.
- Coordinating colocation remote hands for new capacity installations.
- Work cross functionally with internal partners to deliver network capacity projects.
- Resolving data center and facility issues.
- Identify, coordinate, and remediate outside plant (OSP) connectivity issues.
- Lead small to mid-size network deployment projects.
- Building relationships with remote teams to ensure swift response times to events.
- Performing site audits to ensure safety and quality meets AWS standards.
- Improving all operational processes within each site and/or cage.
- Providing status updates to stakeholders via internal tools.
- Decommissioning of cable and network hardware in collaboration with partner teams as needed.
- Physical Requirements (all physical requirements may be done with reasonable accommodations). This position has a physical component requiring the ability to lift & rack equipment up to 40lbs; it may require working in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines.
- This role may involve up to 50% travel; the vast majority is local travel but may have the potential to include domestic and international travel to support the organization.
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of computer networking experience
- 2+ years of Linux operating systems experience
- Experience in computer networking
- Can lift and rack equipment up to 40 pounds
- Experience with computer hardware troubleshooting and repair
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent work experience in a relevant technical discipline.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Can work in cramped spaces or in elevated locations while adhering to health & safety guidelines
- Experience dealing effectively with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure
- Experience managing work and priorities through a ticketing system
- Experience with cabling infrastructure best practices and methodologies
- Experience working in a data center environment (racking and stacking gear, cable management, hot/cold aisle containment)
- 3+ years of computer networking and Linux operating system experience
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, AZ, Mesa - 30.91 - 54.18 USD hourly
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Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an ICE-recognized STEM field. Computer science, software engineering, and information systems degrees qualify, but business IT or management information systems degrees from some programs may not. Confirm with your DSO before filing your STEM OPT application.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment during interviews
Ask hiring managers whether the company is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Enrollment lapses if a company hasn't hired recently. USCIS requires your employer to be enrolled before your STEM OPT extension start date, so confirm status before accepting an offer.
Tailor your resume to infrastructure and release tooling
Deployment Engineer job postings often screen for specific tools: Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, or ArgoCD. Listing relevant coursework, capstone projects, or internship deployments tied to these tools signals hands-on readiness to hiring managers at E-Verify-enrolled employers.
Search Migrate Mate for E-Verify-enrolled employers
Filter your Deployment Engineer job search on Migrate Mate to surface employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and a history of sponsoring STEM OPT and H-1B visa candidates, so you're not spending time on companies that can't legally hire you under your current authorization.
Align your I-983 training plan to real job duties
Your I-983 must describe how your Deployment Engineer duties connect to your STEM degree's learning objectives. Map specific tasks, such as automating infrastructure provisioning or managing deployment pipelines, to the technical skills your degree program covered. Vague plans draw DSO rejections and USCIS scrutiny.
Time your H-1B registration around your OPT end date
If your STEM OPT expires before October 1 of an H-1B cap year, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization if your employer files a timely H-1B petition. Coordinate with your employer on the March registration window so there's no gap in authorization during the transition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Deployment Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, software engineering, electrical engineering, or information systems, and your Deployment Engineer duties directly apply that technical knowledge. The role typically involves automating software releases, managing CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining infrastructure, all of which align with STEM degree competencies recognized by ICE and USCIS.
What E-Verify requirement applies to my STEM OPT employer?
Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment is not the same as registration, so ask your HR contact to confirm active status. If the company isn't enrolled, they can register through E-Verify before extending you an offer, but the enrollment must be in place at the time your extension starts, not after.
How should I complete the I-983 training plan for a Deployment Engineer position?
Your I-983 training plan must list specific learning objectives tied to your STEM degree and describe how your Deployment Engineer duties fulfill them. Include concrete tasks such as building deployment pipelines, writing infrastructure-as-code, and managing container orchestration. Both you and your employer's supervisor must sign the form, and your DSO must approve it before USCIS processes the extension.
What happens to my work authorization if my STEM OPT expires while an H-1B petition is pending?
Cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization if your employer files a timely H-1B cap-subject petition while your OPT EAD is still valid. Your authorization continues through September 30 of that cap year, or until USCIS makes a decision on the petition, whichever comes first. You can continue working as a Deployment Engineer during this period without interruption.
Where can I find Deployment Engineer jobs at companies that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Deployment Engineer roles filtered for employers with E-Verify enrollment and a track record of sponsoring STEM OPT and H-1B candidates. Searching there saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting each employer manually. You can also cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search to see what prevailing wages certified employers have filed for comparable roles in your target metro.