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Network Technician roles in IT infrastructure, network administration, and systems support qualify for STEM OPT's 24-month extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can start, and your role must directly apply your STEM training.
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Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager, Network Engineering, and following established guidelines, the Network Technician 1 supports network configuration, staging, and project execution across routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and server environments, including basic layer 2 and IP configuration tasks.
What We Do
We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.
Who We Are
Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.
Why You Should Join Us
You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and care time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.
Responsibilities:
- Performs network configuration jobs under the guidance of the Network Engineer
- Validates the Work instruction documents are correct and understandable for the Advanced Technology technicians
- Communicate with team leader when units are ready for QA
- Performs all other duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Degree requirements: Associate's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Basic understanding of network and connectivity technologies, including router and switch infrastructures and cabling approaches.
- Systematic advanced reasoning skills with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Resourceful problem solver with ability to resolve a variety of problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Excellent written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer centric support.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to troubleshoot with users on the phone.
- Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Compensation:
- Min: USD $28.36/Hr.
- Max: USD $36.06/Hr.
Network Technician 1
Working under the direct supervision of the Senior Manager, Network Engineering, and following established guidelines, the Network Technician 1 supports network configuration, staging, and project execution across routing, switching, wireless, firewall, and server environments, including basic layer 2 and IP configuration tasks.
What We Do
We calm the confusion of IT by guiding the connection between people and technology. If a customer is looking for a better way to manage their warehouse inventory, equip their workforce, or secure their data, we make it happen. All it takes is finding the right combination of tech hardware, software, cloud solutions, and support services. That’s what we do. We’re the IT Department’s IT Department.
Who We Are
Our team is made stronger by a multitude of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. It’s what makes Connection unique—what drives us to innovate and create technology solutions that stand apart from the crowd. We’d love for you to be a part of that fabric, to share your ideas and experiences with a team that thrives on fresh thinking, creativity, and helping others.
Why You Should Join Us
You’ll find supportive teammates and a rewarding career at Connection—plus great benefits. We take pride in supporting employees with a total rewards package that provides financial, emotional, and physical resources for you and your family. Our compensation, 401k plans, medical insurance, and other benefits are progressive and competitive. We value the importance of our employees’ emotional wellbeing. To support employees, we provide free therapy visits, mental health coaching and tools, and meditation resources. You’ll also enjoy a generous paid time off package that includes not only vacation and care time, but also Wellness and Volunteer Time Off days.
Responsibilities:
- Performs network configuration jobs under the guidance of the Network Engineer
- Validates the Work instruction documents are correct and understandable for the Advanced Technology technicians
- Communicate with team leader when units are ready for QA
- Performs all other duties or special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
Degree requirements: Associate's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Basic understanding of network and connectivity technologies, including router and switch infrastructures and cabling approaches.
- Systematic advanced reasoning skills with ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Resourceful problem solver with ability to resolve a variety of problems in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Excellent written communication skills with a strong emphasis on customer centric support.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with ability to troubleshoot with users on the phone.
- Proven ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Compensation:
- Min: USD $28.36/Hr.
- Max: USD $36.06/Hr.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Network Technician
Confirm your CIP code covers networking
Computer Engineering, Information Technology, and Computer Science CIP codes typically qualify for STEM OPT, but Network Administration degrees vary. Cross-check your specific degree classification against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before applying to roles.
Target employers with active IT infrastructure teams
Network Technician roles at managed service providers, healthcare systems, and university IT departments often sponsor OPT students because they run continuous hiring cycles and already hold E-Verify enrollment. Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history.
Align your I-983 training plan to networking competencies
Your I-983 must map specific job duties, such as configuring routers or managing VLANs, to your STEM degree curriculum. Generic descriptions get flagged by DSOs. Ask your supervisor to co-draft the learning objectives before your DSO approves the plan.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark offer letters
Network Technician prevailing wages differ by metro area and experience tier. Pull the DOL wage level for SOC code 15-1231 in your target city before negotiating, so you can confirm the offer meets DOL standards and flag any discrepancy early.
File your STEM OPT extension 90 days before OPT expires
USCIS allows you to file up to 90 days before your current OPT EAD expires. Filing late forfeits your cap-gap protection if an H-1B petition is pending. Build your employer's E-Verify verification and I-983 sign-off into your timeline well before that window opens.
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Find Network Technician JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Technician role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your employer is enrolled in E-Verify and your degree falls under a DHS-designated STEM CIP code. Network Technician work is classified under SOC code 15-1231 by O*NET, and degrees in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or Computer Networks commonly qualify. Confirm your specific CIP code against the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List before filing.
What does the I-983 training plan need to include for a Network Technician job?
Your I-983 must describe how the specific duties of your Network Technician role, such as configuring switches, monitoring network performance, or managing IP address schemes, directly apply skills from your STEM degree. Vague job descriptions won't satisfy your DSO. Your employer and supervisor must sign the plan, and your DSO must approve it before your extension is filed with USCIS.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before I start?
Ask the HR or hiring manager for the company's E-Verify Company ID number. You can confirm active enrollment through the E-Verify employer search tool on the E-Verify website. Enrollment must be active at the time USCIS adjudicates your STEM OPT extension, not just when you accept the offer. A lapsed enrollment can cause your extension to be denied.
How do I find Network Technician employers who hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate filters Network Technician listings by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and STEM OPT hiring history, so you're not applying blind. Managed service providers, enterprise IT departments, and healthcare networks tend to run ongoing hiring cycles and are more familiar with the I-983 and STEM OPT reporting requirements than smaller employers.
What happens to my work authorization if I'm in cap-gap and get a Network Technician offer?
Cap-gap extends your OPT work authorization automatically from April 1 through September 30 if your employer filed an H-1B petition on your behalf before your OPT expired. Your STEM OPT EAD is not required during cap-gap, but you must remain employed in a role consistent with your OPT authorization. Switching employers mid-cap-gap restarts your I-983 and E-Verify obligations with the new company.
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