STEM OPT Network Administrator Jobs
Network Administrator roles qualify for the STEM OPT 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, information technology, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll work under an I-983 training plan tied to your networking responsibilities.
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This is a full-time, on-site position based in Worcester, MA, with travel to other Family Health Center of Worcester sites as needed.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Network Administrator to join our small, collaborative IT team. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, administration, and day-to-day health of our network infrastructure across 10 locations. You will be a key resource in ensuring that our staff can reliably access the systems they depend on, including our hosted Epic EHR platform, so they can stay focused on delivering care to our patients.
This is a hands-on position that requires comfort working across a mixed-vendor environment, strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure
- Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity across all organization sites.
- Monitor network performance and uptime; proactively identify and resolve issues before they affect clinical operations.
- Manage network configurations, IP address schemes (DNS, DHCP), and routing across a multi-site environment.
- Ensure consistent, low-latency connectivity to our hosted Epic EHR and other cloud-based clinical systems.
- Support and maintain infrastructure including managed switches, routers, firewalls, and cabling across locations.
Security & Compliance
- Manage firewalls and enforce security policies in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
- Maintain appropriate network segmentation to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
- Monitor security events and assist with vulnerability remediation and risk assessments.
- Keep network access controls current and aligned with organizational policies.
Wireless & VoIP
- Manage and maintain wireless infrastructure across all sites, ensuring reliable coverage in clinical and administrative areas.
- Support and troubleshoot VoIP and unified communications systems in coordination with vendors and staff.
Vendor, ISP & Team Support
- Manage relationships with ISPs and network vendors; coordinate on service requests, outages, and contract renewals.
- Act as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for network-related issues submitted through the help desk.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date network documentation including topology diagrams, device inventories, and configurations.
- Collaborate with IT teammates on infrastructure projects, technology assessments, and system upgrades.
- Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work to support planned maintenance windows or urgent incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or in an equivalent role.
- Strong working knowledge of core networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and SNMP.
- Experience managing firewalls, managed switches, routers, and wireless access points across multiple sites.
- Comfortable working in mixed-vendor environments and adapting to different platforms and toolsets.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA security requirements as they apply to network infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting ability; able to diagnose and resolve complex issues calmly and efficiently.
- Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to clinical and administrative staff without jargon.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a hosted EHR environment; Epic familiarity is a plus.
- Experience with Meraki and Aruba network stacks is preferred.
- Prior experience working in a healthcare, hospital, or multi-site clinical setting.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts or hybrid network environments.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, network access control (NAC), or zero-trust architecture principles.
- Experience with ITSM or ticketing platforms and strong habits around IT documentation.
Reporting Relationship:
Director of Technology Services
EOE
Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
INTRODUCTION
This is a full-time, on-site position based in Worcester, MA, with travel to other Family Health Center of Worcester sites as needed.
Position Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and dependable Network Administrator to join our small, collaborative IT team. In this role, you will take ownership of the design, administration, and day-to-day health of our network infrastructure across 10 locations. You will be a key resource in ensuring that our staff can reliably access the systems they depend on, including our hosted Epic EHR platform, so they can stay focused on delivering care to our patients.
This is a hands-on position that requires comfort working across a mixed-vendor environment, strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical colleagues, and a genuine commitment to the communities we serve.
Key Responsibilities:
Network Infrastructure
- Administer and maintain LAN, WAN, and VPN connectivity across all organization sites.
- Monitor network performance and uptime; proactively identify and resolve issues before they affect clinical operations.
- Manage network configurations, IP address schemes (DNS, DHCP), and routing across a multi-site environment.
- Ensure consistent, low-latency connectivity to our hosted Epic EHR and other cloud-based clinical systems.
- Support and maintain infrastructure including managed switches, routers, firewalls, and cabling across locations.
Security & Compliance
- Manage firewalls and enforce security policies in accordance with HIPAA and HITECH requirements.
- Maintain appropriate network segmentation to protect electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI).
- Monitor security events and assist with vulnerability remediation and risk assessments.
- Keep network access controls current and aligned with organizational policies.
Wireless & VoIP
- Manage and maintain wireless infrastructure across all sites, ensuring reliable coverage in clinical and administrative areas.
- Support and troubleshoot VoIP and unified communications systems in coordination with vendors and staff.
Vendor, ISP & Team Support
- Manage relationships with ISPs and network vendors; coordinate on service requests, outages, and contract renewals.
- Act as a Tier 2/3 escalation point for network-related issues submitted through the help desk.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date network documentation including topology diagrams, device inventories, and configurations.
- Collaborate with IT teammates on infrastructure projects, technology assessments, and system upgrades.
- Be available for occasional after-hours or weekend work to support planned maintenance windows or urgent incidents.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience as a Network Administrator or in an equivalent role.
- Strong working knowledge of core networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, VPN, DNS, DHCP, routing protocols, and SNMP.
- Experience managing firewalls, managed switches, routers, and wireless access points across multiple sites.
- Comfortable working in mixed-vendor environments and adapting to different platforms and toolsets.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA security requirements as they apply to network infrastructure.
- Strong troubleshooting ability; able to diagnose and resolve complex issues calmly and efficiently.
- Clear communicator who can explain technical concepts to clinical and administrative staff without jargon.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Network Administration, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience supporting a hosted EHR environment; Epic familiarity is a plus.
- Experience with Meraki and Aruba network stacks is preferred.
- Prior experience working in a healthcare, hospital, or multi-site clinical setting.
- Industry certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CCNA, or equivalent are preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts or hybrid network environments.
- Exposure to SD-WAN, network access control (NAC), or zero-trust architecture principles.
- Experience with ITSM or ticketing platforms and strong habits around IT documentation.
Reporting Relationship:
Director of Technology Services
EOE
Monday-Friday; 8:30am - 5:00pm
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Network Administrator
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information technology, and computer engineering codes all qualify, but network-adjacent business degrees sometimes don't. Confirm with your DSO before targeting STEM OPT roles.
Filter job postings by E-Verify status
Search the E-Verify employer search tool to confirm enrollment before you apply. Network Administrator postings at staffing firms or small IT shops often lack E-Verify enrollment, which disqualifies them from sponsoring your STEM OPT extension entirely.
Build your I-983 training plan around NOC responsibilities
Your I-983 must tie each learning objective directly to your day-to-day Network Administrator duties, such as configuring routers, managing VLANs, or monitoring network security. Generic plans get rejected. Draft role-specific objectives using your job description before your first day.
Target employers with active IT infrastructure teams
Use Migrate Mate to find Network Administrator openings at employers whose E-Verify enrollment is already confirmed. Filtering by employer type early cuts wasted applications and surfaces companies experienced with STEM OPT training plan requirements for technical IT roles.
Apply at least 90 days before your OPT expires
USCIS recommends submitting your STEM OPT extension application up to 90 days before your initial OPT end date. Filing within that window extends your work authorization automatically while the application is pending, preventing any gap in your ability to work.
Use OFLC Wage Search to validate your offer
Before accepting a Network Administrator offer, look up the prevailing wage for your job title and location using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer's I-983 must show compensation commensurate with similarly situated U.S. workers, and USCIS will scrutinize wages below that threshold.
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Find Network Administrator JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Administrator role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your underlying degree carries an eligible CIP code from the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program list. Computer science, information technology, computer engineering, and related STEM fields all qualify. The role itself must also provide practical training directly related to your degree field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before filing the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to STEM OPT employers?
Any employer who wants to sponsor your STEM OPT extension must be enrolled in E-Verify at the specific worksite where you'll be employed. Enrollment at a parent company's headquarters doesn't automatically cover a subsidiary or satellite office. You can confirm enrollment using the E-Verify employer search tool before you accept an offer. Working for a non-enrolled employer voids your extension eligibility.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Network Administrator position?
Your I-983 must list specific learning objectives tied to your Network Administrator duties, the skills you'll develop, how your employer will supervise your training, and how the work connects to your STEM degree. Both you and your employer must sign it. USCIS requires that each goal be measurable and role-specific, not a copy of your job description. Your DSO submits it in SEVIS once complete.
How does cap-gap protection work if I'm transitioning from STEM OPT to H-1B?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf before your STEM OPT end date and USCIS selects it in the lottery, cap-gap protection automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Network Administrator without interruption. USCIS issues an updated I-20 reflecting the cap-gap period, which serves as your employment authorization evidence.
Where can I find Network Administrator jobs at E-Verify enrolled employers?
Migrate Mate lists Network Administrator openings filtered for employers who meet STEM OPT requirements, including E-Verify enrollment. You can browse roles by location, employer size, and network specialization. Using a platform designed for F-1 students saves time you'd otherwise spend vetting each employer's E-Verify status and STEM OPT experience individually.
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