STEM OPT Network Systems Engineer Jobs
Network Systems Engineer roles sit squarely within STEM OPT eligibility, letting you work for up to 36 months total on your F-1 authorization. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and sign a formal training plan. A degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field qualifies you for the 24-month extension.
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Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence.
Job Description
Location: 100 Abbott Park Road, Lake County, Abbott Park, IL 60064
Duration: 6+ months (could go beyond)
Roles:
- Network Directory and Infrastructure Services Administration.
- Knowledge of domain administration and troubleshooting, Active Directory, MS FIM, Exchange, MS Office365 and supporting technologies, MS Azure, NPS, Federation and SQL Server administration required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical Level III problem isolation and resolution for a Global Active Directory Network.
- Configures and performs advanced diagnostics on infrastructure components and cloud based applications.
- Understands and repairs Domain infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, ADLDS, ADFS and FIM Sync.
- Understands and can configure/install Win Server 2008r2/2012r2 technologies for domain controllers and Radius Authentication servers.
- Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.
- Rotate on-call and must be available to work a varied shift schedule in a 7x24 hour operations center environment.
- Initiate major outage communication technical bridges as requested.
- Apply fix procedures as instructed for repetitive events as instructed and coordinate with impacted constituencies.
Competencies:
- Superior knowledge of Active Directory overall and its administrative components.
- Perform domain administration for 61,000+ workstations including domain controllers, NPS, Win 2003/2008R2/2012 server hardware, dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), domain name servers (DNS) configuration integrated with active directory, desktop configuration and end user support.
- Candidate will have worked in an AD environment that has done acquisition and divestiture work, Candidate will have worked with products such as ADMT, and ADLDS and the roles they play in M&A activities such as management of active directory structure in creation, administration of organizational units (OU), containers and sub containers throughout the domain from geographic to organizational standards, while setting policies and permissions.
- Candidate should have expert knowledge of Federation protocols including OAuth, SAML, WSFed, and a deep understanding of the IDP and SP roles associated with Federation environments.
- Candidate will have worked with Office 365 from an Identity standpoint and have an understanding of Azure Active Directory Sync and Identity Federation for Cloud services.
- Expertise should include attribute mapping and troubleshooting as well as rule sets associated with AADSync.
- Candidate must be able to correctly configure servers and clients for all services.
- Can isolate and repair most DNS and IP service problems.
- Understands and uses the appropriate tools in all instances during problem isolation and repair.
- Possesses an in depth understanding of communications technologies and can isolate and resolve most infrastructure issues.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree Minimum, prefer Computer Science or technology area or telecommunications science business minor
- Three (3) to six (6) months of specialized technical courses in Win and Active Directory technology's typically provided by vendors, technical societies, or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
To know more about this position, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
Company Description
Established in 1991, Collabera has been a leader in IT staffing for over 22 years and is one of the largest diversity IT staffing firms in the industry. As a half a billion dollar IT company, with more than 9,000 professionals across 30+ offices, Collabera offers comprehensive, cost-effective IT staffing & IT Services. We provide services to Fortune 500 and mid-size companies to meet their talent needs with high quality IT resources through Staff Augmentation, Global Talent Management, Value Added Services through CLASS (Competency Leveraged Advanced Staffing & Solutions) Permanent Placement Services and Vendor Management Programs.
Collabera recognizes true potential of human capital and provides people the right opportunities for growth and professional excellence.
Job Description
Location: 100 Abbott Park Road, Lake County, Abbott Park, IL 60064
Duration: 6+ months (could go beyond)
Roles:
- Network Directory and Infrastructure Services Administration.
- Knowledge of domain administration and troubleshooting, Active Directory, MS FIM, Exchange, MS Office365 and supporting technologies, MS Azure, NPS, Federation and SQL Server administration required.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical Level III problem isolation and resolution for a Global Active Directory Network.
- Configures and performs advanced diagnostics on infrastructure components and cloud based applications.
- Understands and repairs Domain infrastructure including DNS, DHCP, ADLDS, ADFS and FIM Sync.
- Understands and can configure/install Win Server 2008r2/2012r2 technologies for domain controllers and Radius Authentication servers.
- Repair and recover from hardware or software failures.
- Rotate on-call and must be available to work a varied shift schedule in a 7x24 hour operations center environment.
- Initiate major outage communication technical bridges as requested.
- Apply fix procedures as instructed for repetitive events as instructed and coordinate with impacted constituencies.
Competencies:
- Superior knowledge of Active Directory overall and its administrative components.
- Perform domain administration for 61,000+ workstations including domain controllers, NPS, Win 2003/2008R2/2012 server hardware, dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP), domain name servers (DNS) configuration integrated with active directory, desktop configuration and end user support.
- Candidate will have worked in an AD environment that has done acquisition and divestiture work, Candidate will have worked with products such as ADMT, and ADLDS and the roles they play in M&A activities such as management of active directory structure in creation, administration of organizational units (OU), containers and sub containers throughout the domain from geographic to organizational standards, while setting policies and permissions.
- Candidate should have expert knowledge of Federation protocols including OAuth, SAML, WSFed, and a deep understanding of the IDP and SP roles associated with Federation environments.
- Candidate will have worked with Office 365 from an Identity standpoint and have an understanding of Azure Active Directory Sync and Identity Federation for Cloud services.
- Expertise should include attribute mapping and troubleshooting as well as rule sets associated with AADSync.
- Candidate must be able to correctly configure servers and clients for all services.
- Can isolate and repair most DNS and IP service problems.
- Understands and uses the appropriate tools in all instances during problem isolation and repair.
- Possesses an in depth understanding of communications technologies and can isolate and resolve most infrastructure issues.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree Minimum, prefer Computer Science or technology area or telecommunications science business minor
- Three (3) to six (6) months of specialized technical courses in Win and Active Directory technology's typically provided by vendors, technical societies, or equivalent experience.
Additional Information
To know more about this position, please contact:
Himanshu Prajapat
973-606-3290
himanshu.prajapat(at)collabera.com
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Network Systems Engineer
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code maps to an approved STEM field. Not all computer or systems degrees qualify automatically, and a mismatch will block your extension filing with USCIS before you ever start the role.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the company is currently enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered in the past. Enrollment lapses, and only an active enrollment satisfies the STEM OPT requirement. You can cross-check the employer's status through the E-Verify employer search tool.
Frame your network engineering projects using measurable outcomes
Hiring managers at infrastructure-heavy employers evaluate STEM OPT candidates on concrete lab or production experience. Document throughput improvements, uptime metrics, or protocol migrations you led so your resume speaks to the operational scope network roles require.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for STEM OPT employers
Search for Network Systems Engineer roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers verified to hire on STEM OPT. Filtering by E-Verify enrollment status upfront cuts the back-and-forth with recruiters at companies that can't legally onboard you.
Negotiate your I-983 training plan before your start date
The I-983 must be signed by a supervisor with direct knowledge of your day-to-day work, not just HR. Get the learning objectives and reporting schedule agreed on in writing during onboarding, because DSO submission requires a complete, employer-signed plan before your extension takes effect.
Target employers with active H-1B filing history for cap-gap continuity
If you plan to transition to H-1B visa after STEM OPT, prioritize employers who file H-1B petitions regularly. An approved H-1B petition plus a timely filing creates cap-gap protection that carries your authorization through October 1 without a break in work eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Systems Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree falls under an approved STEM CIP code. Network Systems Engineer positions typically align with computer science, information technology, or electrical engineering programs. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before filing the extension, since USCIS evaluates degree-to-role fit as part of the approval process.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Network Systems Engineer?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning goals tied to your daily engineering work, such as network architecture design, protocol implementation, or systems performance analysis. It must include a supervision structure, a reporting schedule, and measurable outcomes. Both you and a direct supervisor must sign it. Your DSO submits the completed form to SEVIS before your extension start date.
How do I verify that a Network Systems Engineer employer is enrolled in E-Verify?
Ask the recruiter or HR contact to confirm active E-Verify enrollment before you accept an offer. Enrollment must be current, not historical. You can independently check employer status through the E-Verify employer search tool maintained by the agency. Accepting a role at a non-enrolled employer invalidates your STEM OPT authorization from day one.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my H-1B petition is filed while I'm working as a Network Systems Engineer?
If your employer files an H-1B cap-subject petition before your STEM OPT expires and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization automatically through October 1 of that fiscal year. You can continue working as a Network Systems Engineer during that gap without any interruption, as long as you remain with the same employer.
Where can I find Network Systems Engineer jobs that hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lists Network Systems Engineer roles filtered for employers enrolled in E-Verify and experienced with STEM OPT work authorization. Searching there reduces time spent screening out employers who can't legally hire you. You can also review DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to see which employers have historically filed for network engineering roles under work visa categories.