STEM OPT Linux System Administrator Jobs
Linux System Administrator roles qualify for STEM OPT if your degree is in computer science, information technology, or a related CIP-code-eligible field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to hire you, and the 24-month extension gives you up to 36 months total to build experience in systems infrastructure, network administration, and enterprise Linux environments.
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Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.
Job Description
- Deploys the release of new technologies as well as designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware.
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Responsible for troubleshooting server problems as reported by users.
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Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products.
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Supports Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment.
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Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. Typically has 3 - 5 years of IT work experience. Requires a high level of expertise in multiple system environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills Required:
- Linux (preferably CentOS/RHEL)
- VMware
- Cobbler
- Hardware + break/fix
- Experience with data center moves/migrations a plus.
Candidates should have solid communication skills and be able to work in a team environment and independently when needed.
If you are interested, please contact:
Sophia
973-507-7563
Company Description
Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.
Job Description
- Deploys the release of new technologies as well as designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware.
-
Responsible for troubleshooting server problems as reported by users.
-
Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products.
-
Supports Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment.
-
Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. Typically has 3 - 5 years of IT work experience. Requires a high level of expertise in multiple system environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Skills Required:
- Linux (preferably CentOS/RHEL)
- VMware
- Cobbler
- Hardware + break/fix
- Experience with data center moves/migrations a plus.
Candidates should have solid communication skills and be able to work in a team environment and independently when needed.
If you are interested, please contact:
Sophia
973-507-7563
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Linux System Administrator
Verify your CIP code before applying
Cross-reference your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. Computer science, information systems, and network engineering programs typically qualify, but degree titles vary by institution and some borderline fields get denied.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Before signing an offer, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask HR for their E-Verify company ID or look up the employer on the E-Verify employer search tool to avoid accepting a role that disqualifies your extension.
Use O*NET to anchor your I-983 training plan
Pull the Linux System Administrator occupational profile from O*NET and use its listed knowledge areas and tasks to draft the learning objectives section of your I-983. DSOs flag training plans that are too vague, and O*NET gives you defensible, role-specific language.
Target employers with active LCA filings in IT infrastructure
Employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for systems administrator or network engineer roles under DOL have already cleared the prevailing-wage and E-Verify requirements. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified LCA filing history in these occupation categories.
Negotiate your start date around DSO processing time
Your DSO needs time to issue a STEM OPT-endorsed I-20 after you submit the I-765, and USCIS processing adds additional weeks. Build at least 90 days between your offer acceptance and your intended start date so your EAD arrives before your initial OPT expires.
Align your job duties to STEM OPT practical training criteria
The role must directly relate to your STEM degree. For a Linux sysadmin position, document how responsibilities like kernel configuration, scripting automation, or systems security tie to coursework. Misalignment between your job duties and degree field is the most common I-983 rejection trigger.
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Find Linux System Administrator JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Linux System Administrator role qualify for STEM OPT?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field such as computer science, information technology, or computer engineering and the role's core duties directly relate to that field. Linux system administration involves applied computer science through OS configuration, scripting, and infrastructure management, which typically satisfies USCIS's practical training requirement. Confirm your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM designated degree list before applying.
Does my employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify to hire me on STEM OPT?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers, not a preference. Your employer must be enrolled before your STEM OPT extension is approved. If you receive a job offer from an employer who isn't enrolled, they'll need to complete E-Verify registration before USCIS will authorize your extension. Use the E-Verify employer search to confirm enrollment status before your I-983 is signed.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a sysadmin position?
The I-983 requires your employer to describe specific learning objectives that connect the role to your STEM degree. For a Linux System Administrator, that means documenting tasks like shell scripting, system performance monitoring, access control management, and network configuration, then mapping each to coursework or competencies from your degree program. Vague entries like 'general IT support' are routinely flagged by DSOs. Use the O*NET occupation profile for Linux administrators to pull precise, defensible task language.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected during my STEM OPT period?
If you're on STEM OPT and your H-1B petition is selected in the lottery and filed before your EAD expires, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You don't need to file anything additional. Your employer should continue your employment without interruption as long as your H-1B was timely filed and your STEM OPT was still valid at the time of filing, per USCIS guidance.
Where can I find Linux System Administrator jobs where employers are already set up for STEM OPT hiring?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications with DOL, which confirms E-Verify enrollment and prevailing-wage compliance. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you focus on Linux System Administrator openings at companies that have already cleared the foundational STEM OPT employer requirements, rather than discovering eligibility gaps after an offer is made.
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