STEM OPT Information Systems Analyst Jobs
Information Systems Analyst roles sit squarely within STEM-designated CIP codes, making them eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension on top of your initial 12 months. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your degree in computer science, information systems, or a related STEM field qualifies you to apply.
Find STEM OPT Information Systems Analyst JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 337+ Information Systems Analyst jobs
See all 337+ Information Systems Analyst Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Information Systems Analyst roles.
Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm). On-call on rotation.
Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The IT Systems Administrator will maintain system stability, security, and performance across cloud and on-premises environments. The IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for administering a broad range of technologies and services, focusing on Active Directory (AD), Entra, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Remote Access, Email systems, Cloud Storage Solutions like OneDrive, and the server infrastructure supporting the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system. In addition to day-to-day operations, the IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for planning and executing upgrades, enhancements, and new implementations, as well as troubleshooting, resolving technical issues, and ensuring minimal downtime for mission-critical systems. The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, networking, and applications teams, to ensure system integrity and compliance. The IT Systems Administrator must exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to customer service.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required. Applicable work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
LICENSE
N/A
CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Must obtain at least one of the Epic certifications below within 90 days of hire, and all remaining Epic certifications below within 12 months of hire:
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: BLOB, Business Continuity Access, and Printing
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: Care Everywhere
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: Hyperspace
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: Hyperspace Web and Interconnect
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: MyChart
Current industry-standard certifications preferred, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801), Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102), CompTIA Server+ or Security+, VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), or Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V).
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of IT systems experience is required. Healthcare IT experience preferred. Experience programming or scripting preferred.
REPORTS TO
Technical Manager
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately sedentary: involves sitting most of the time with regular requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hand, and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as a computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Work requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation; valid driver license required. Out-of-state travel for education purposes is required.
Moderate to advanced knowledge and skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Must have advanced knowledge of the electronic health record, health information management systems, and other healthcare applications.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm). On-call on rotation.
Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The IT Systems Administrator will maintain system stability, security, and performance across cloud and on-premises environments. The IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for administering a broad range of technologies and services, focusing on Active Directory (AD), Entra, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), Remote Access, Email systems, Cloud Storage Solutions like OneDrive, and the server infrastructure supporting the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) system. In addition to day-to-day operations, the IT Systems Administrator will be responsible for planning and executing upgrades, enhancements, and new implementations, as well as troubleshooting, resolving technical issues, and ensuring minimal downtime for mission-critical systems. The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security, networking, and applications teams, to ensure system integrity and compliance. The IT Systems Administrator must exhibit excellent problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to customer service.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required. Applicable work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
LICENSE
N/A
CERTIFICATIONS
Required: Must obtain at least one of the Epic certifications below within 90 days of hire, and all remaining Epic certifications below within 12 months of hire:
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: BLOB, Business Continuity Access, and Printing
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: Care Everywhere
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: Hyperspace
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: Hyperspace Web and Interconnect
- Epic Client Systems Administrator: MyChart
Current industry-standard certifications preferred, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate (AZ-800/AZ-801), Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert (MS-102), CompTIA Server+ or Security+, VMware Certified Professional – Data Center Virtualization (VCP-DCV), or Citrix Certified Associate – Virtualization (CCA-V).
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of IT systems experience is required. Healthcare IT experience preferred. Experience programming or scripting preferred.
REPORTS TO
Technical Manager
SUPERVISES
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately sedentary: involves sitting most of the time with regular requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work involves repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hand, and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as a computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual and acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Work requires traveling throughout the SRHS service area with the employee providing his/her own transportation; valid driver license required. Out-of-state travel for education purposes is required.
Moderate to advanced knowledge and skills in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required. Must have advanced knowledge of the electronic health record, health information management systems, and other healthcare applications.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
See all 337+ STEM OPT Information Systems Analyst Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new STEM OPT Information Systems Analyst Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Information Systems Analyst
Verify your CIP code matches STEM
Check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying. Information systems and computer science degrees typically qualify, but business-focused IS degrees from non-STEM programs sometimes don't.
Confirm employers are E-Verify enrolled
Before you apply, ask recruiters whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify. STEM OPT requires it by law, and not every employer knows this upfront. E-Verify enrollment status is searchable through the E-Verify employer search tool.
Benchmark your offer against prevailing wage
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Information Systems Analyst roles in your target city before accepting an offer. Your I-983 training plan must reflect compensation that meets federal standards for your occupation and location.
Build your I-983 around systems deliverables
Your training plan needs specific, measurable learning objectives tied to your STEM degree. For this role, frame goals around systems analysis methodologies, data architecture projects, or ERP implementation work rather than generic IT tasks your DSO will flag.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history
Employers who have sponsored H-1B visa petitions for similar roles are already structured to sponsor your STEM OPT and are more likely to continue sponsorship long-term. Use Migrate Mate to filter Information Systems Analyst positions by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days early
USCIS recommends submitting your I-765 STEM OPT extension application at least 90 days before your current EAD expires. Missing this window can create a gap in your work authorization, even if your employer has already signed your I-983.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my degree qualify me for a STEM OPT extension as an Information Systems Analyst?
Your degree must appear on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List to qualify. Degrees in computer and information systems, management information systems, and computer science typically qualify. Business administration or general management IS degrees may not. Cross-reference your transcript's CIP code with the DHS list and confirm eligibility with your DSO before applying for the extension.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify for me to work as an Information Systems Analyst on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for any employer hiring STEM OPT students, regardless of company size or industry. You cannot begin STEM OPT employment until your employer is enrolled and has signed your I-983 training plan. Ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm enrollment before you accept an offer.
What goes into an I-983 training plan for an Information Systems Analyst role?
Your I-983 must include specific, measurable learning objectives directly tied to your STEM degree. For this role, that means listing goals like conducting systems requirements analysis, designing data workflows, or implementing enterprise software solutions. Vague objectives like 'gaining IT experience' are routinely flagged by DSOs. Your employer's supervisor must co-sign the plan and attest the training is genuine.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm working as an Information Systems Analyst on STEM OPT?
If your employer files a timely H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT EAD expires, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as an Information Systems Analyst without interruption during this period. USCIS confirms cap-gap eligibility through the receipt notice on the I-129 petition.
Where can I find Information Systems Analyst jobs with employers already set up for STEM OPT?
Use Migrate Mate to search Information Systems Analyst positions filtered by employers with verified DOL Labor Condition Application filing history. These employers have already navigated the federal sponsorship process for similar roles, which makes E-Verify enrollment and I-983 coordination significantly smoother than starting the conversation from scratch with an unfamiliar HR team.