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Network Engineering Manager roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related field. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify, and your role must involve direct application of your STEM degree through hands-on network infrastructure leadership.
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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 — 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.
Key job responsibilities
We are currently expanding our Network & Cable Decommissioning (NCD) team and are looking to hire a highly motivated, self-driven Network and Cabling Decommissioning Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (NCD-TIPM) with a robust technical understanding of network and Data Centre infrastructure. The NCD-TIPM will be responsible for the end-to-end global cabling decommissioning strategy and cabling tray capacity management processes.
A day in the life
- Work with key stakeholders across multiple organizations to define strategy and requirements to maximize life expectancy of our sites.
- Responsible for scoping and delivering end-to-end solutions that may span multiple teams.
- Collaborate with Network Engineering and software development teams and global process owners to architect and deliver technical solutions.
- Responsible for using technical expertise and delivering network and cable decommissioning solutions to complex problems.
- Work across organizations to create and drive process improvements and introduce efficiencies in the cable decommissioning space.
- Own project roadmaps and lead implementation efforts.
- Build process flows with stakeholders that seek balance between efficiencies and network safety.
- Manage multiple global team goals and program-related metrics.
- Work closely with partner teams to understand project requirements, define deliverables, develop roadmaps, and drive on-time delivery.
- Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risks, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.
- Global travel up to 25%.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred 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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment, or experience in data center engineering or operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or experience presenting to senior leadership
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Experience managing time efficiently, meeting personal goals, and working effectively with internal, partner, and customer teams
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, VA, Herndon
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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 — 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.
Key job responsibilities
We are currently expanding our Network & Cable Decommissioning (NCD) team and are looking to hire a highly motivated, self-driven Network and Cabling Decommissioning Technical Infrastructure Program Manager (NCD-TIPM) with a robust technical understanding of network and Data Centre infrastructure. The NCD-TIPM will be responsible for the end-to-end global cabling decommissioning strategy and cabling tray capacity management processes.
A day in the life
- Work with key stakeholders across multiple organizations to define strategy and requirements to maximize life expectancy of our sites.
- Responsible for scoping and delivering end-to-end solutions that may span multiple teams.
- Collaborate with Network Engineering and software development teams and global process owners to architect and deliver technical solutions.
- Responsible for using technical expertise and delivering network and cable decommissioning solutions to complex problems.
- Work across organizations to create and drive process improvements and introduce efficiencies in the cable decommissioning space.
- Own project roadmaps and lead implementation efforts.
- Build process flows with stakeholders that seek balance between efficiencies and network safety.
- Manage multiple global team goals and program-related metrics.
- Work closely with partner teams to understand project requirements, define deliverables, develop roadmaps, and drive on-time delivery.
- Anticipate bottlenecks, manage risks, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.
- Global travel up to 25%.
About the team
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all preferred 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.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred 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.
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.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship and 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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience in a data center or other critical environment, or experience in data center engineering or operations
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working effectively across cross-functional teams and partnering well with people at all levels within an organization, including coaching of junior staff
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or experience presenting to senior leadership
- Experience completing complex tasks quickly with little to no guidance and react with appropriate urgency to situations that require a quick turnaround, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- Knowledge of data center infrastructure design, operations, or delivery
- Experience working in an Agile environment
- Experience managing time efficiently, meeting personal goals, and working effectively with internal, partner, and customer teams
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, VA, Herndon
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 148,700.00 - 201,200.00 USD annually
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Network Engineering Manager
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code appears on the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. Network Engineering Manager roles typically align with CIP codes under electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. Your DSO confirms the match when endorsing your I-20.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask hiring managers directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign anything. You can cross-check by searching the employer's name in the E-Verify employer search database. Non-enrolled employers cannot legally hire STEM OPT workers.
Build your I-983 training plan around real deliverables
Network Engineering Manager roles must show a direct connection between your STEM degree and your day-to-day responsibilities. List specific projects like WAN redesigns, BGP policy implementations, or team-level network architecture reviews rather than vague management duties.
Target employers with established immigration infrastructure
Companies that regularly file LCAs with DOL for network engineering roles already understand the STEM OPT process. Use OFLC Wage Search to identify employers who have filed for Network and Computer Systems Manager positions in your target metro area.
Start your extension paperwork 90 days early
USCIS requires your STEM OPT extension application to be filed before your initial OPT EAD expires. File Form I-765 with your updated I-20 at least 90 days before expiration so your 180-day cap-gap authorization doesn't become your only buffer.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified STEM OPT employers
Search for Network Engineering Manager roles on Migrate Mate, which filters listings to employers with confirmed E-Verify enrollment and active immigration filing history. This saves you from applying to companies that can't legally support your STEM OPT authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Engineering Manager role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field such as computer science, electrical engineering, or computer engineering, and your job duties directly apply that training. The role must involve substantive technical work, not purely administrative management. Your DSO evaluates the connection between your degree CIP code and your job responsibilities when endorsing your STEM OPT I-20.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Network Engineering Manager position?
Your I-983 must describe specific technical goals tied to your STEM degree, such as designing network redundancy systems, implementing routing protocols, or leading infrastructure security upgrades. Generic management responsibilities won't satisfy USCIS. Both you and your employer sign the form, and your DSO reviews it. You must update it if your role or employer changes during the 24-month extension period.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
E-Verify enrollment is mandatory for any employer hiring STEM OPT workers. You can search the E-Verify employer database by company name to confirm enrollment before accepting an offer. If your employer isn't enrolled, they cannot legally employ you on STEM OPT, and onboarding without enrollment puts your status at risk. Raise this question early in the offer stage, not after signing.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition for you and it's selected, cap-gap protection extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year while USCIS adjudicates your petition. You don't need a separate EAD during this window. USCIS provides cap-gap coverage automatically when your employer files before your current OPT EAD expires.
Where can I find Network Engineering Manager jobs that support STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Network Engineering Manager roles filtered by employers with E-Verify enrollment and documented immigration filing activity. This matters for STEM OPT students because not every company that posts a job is legally set up to hire you. Searching through Migrate Mate reduces the risk of spending weeks in a process with an employer who can't actually support your work authorization.