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Reliability Engineer roles in manufacturing, energy, and defense align directly with STEM degrees in mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension gives you up to 36 months of work authorization, but your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you can activate it.
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Get Access To All JobsAre you an experienced infrastructure engineer who has a passion for the latest cloud strategies? Do you thrive in fun yet challenging environments with complex distributed systems? If so, join us and be a key contributor in Ivanti's success.
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is a growing team that partners closely with Product Engineering, Security, and Support. We are responsible for the reliability, deployment, and continuous operation of the Ivanti Cloud services. We need your help to take our existing platform to the next level with observability, release automation, chaos engineering and more.
The SRE role is a blend of infrastructure, networking, operating systems, automation, development, and application administration. It is a hands-on technical position in a fast-paced atmosphere. The ideal candidate has prior experience managing cloud-based SaaS applications and strives to solve traditional operations problems through automation and software. More so, the candidate must possess a high standard of excellence, have a strong customer focus, and is capable of technical deep dives into code, app servers, databases, load balancers, operating systems, and/or networks.
What we need:
- BS in Computer Science/Software Engineering.
- Enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn
- Linux deployment and troubleshooting skills
- Windows deployment and troubleshooting skills
- Network deployment and troubleshooting skills
- Experience deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes and Docker containers and networks
- Able to code in one or more: Java, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, advanced Shell Script, other OOP language
- Participate in a 24x7 production on-call rotation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- U.S. Citizenship on U.S. soil (FedRAMP)
- U.S. Swing shift hours (2 PM Pacific start time)
- Able to work remotely from within the U.S.
Bonus Points
- Industry experience
- Familiar with one or more: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, or similar
- Familiar with one or more: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure
- Able to configure and fine tune at least one: Webapps (Azure), Function Apps (Azure), Load balancers (Azure), HAProxy, Apache, Nginx, or similar
- Familiar with continuous integration tools: Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, Git, or similar
- Familiar with log event aggregation, metric collection and application monitoring/exception handling: New Relic APM, InfluxDB, OpenTSD, Graphite, Elastic Search, Splunk, etc.
- Familiar with VNet/Subnetting, Firewalls, Security Groups
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Object-Oriented Design principles
- Experience with SOC 2, FedRAMP, and/or ISO 27001 controls
Why Ivanti?
- Friendly flexible working model: Empower excellence whether you're at home or in the office and support work-life balance.
- Competitive total rewards: Health, wellness, and financial plans tailored for you and your family.
- Global, diverse teams: Collaborate with talented people from over 23 countries.
- Learning & development: Access best-in-class learning tools and programs so you can grow your skills.
- Equity & belonging: Every voice counts. Your story helps shape our solutions for a changing world.
What drives us?
Ivanti's mission is to elevate human potential through technology—managing, protecting, and automating IT for continuous innovation. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and our global teams powers the world-class solutions we deliver for our customers.
Inclusion at Ivanti
Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're dedicated to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Need adjustments during the process? Reach out to talent@ivanti.com—we're happy to help.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us build the future of IT!
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Are you an experienced infrastructure engineer who has a passion for the latest cloud strategies? Do you thrive in fun yet challenging environments with complex distributed systems? If so, join us and be a key contributor in Ivanti's success.
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is a growing team that partners closely with Product Engineering, Security, and Support. We are responsible for the reliability, deployment, and continuous operation of the Ivanti Cloud services. We need your help to take our existing platform to the next level with observability, release automation, chaos engineering and more.
The SRE role is a blend of infrastructure, networking, operating systems, automation, development, and application administration. It is a hands-on technical position in a fast-paced atmosphere. The ideal candidate has prior experience managing cloud-based SaaS applications and strives to solve traditional operations problems through automation and software. More so, the candidate must possess a high standard of excellence, have a strong customer focus, and is capable of technical deep dives into code, app servers, databases, load balancers, operating systems, and/or networks.
What we need:
- BS in Computer Science/Software Engineering.
- Enthusiastic self-starter who is eager to learn
- Linux deployment and troubleshooting skills
- Windows deployment and troubleshooting skills
- Network deployment and troubleshooting skills
- Experience deploying and troubleshooting Kubernetes and Docker containers and networks
- Able to code in one or more: Java, Python, Ruby, PowerShell, advanced Shell Script, other OOP language
- Participate in a 24x7 production on-call rotation
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- U.S. Citizenship on U.S. soil (FedRAMP)
- U.S. Swing shift hours (2 PM Pacific start time)
- Able to work remotely from within the U.S.
Bonus Points
- Industry experience
- Familiar with one or more: MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, or similar
- Familiar with one or more: Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure
- Able to configure and fine tune at least one: Webapps (Azure), Function Apps (Azure), Load balancers (Azure), HAProxy, Apache, Nginx, or similar
- Familiar with continuous integration tools: Chef, Ansible, Jenkins, Terraform, Git, or similar
- Familiar with log event aggregation, metric collection and application monitoring/exception handling: New Relic APM, InfluxDB, OpenTSD, Graphite, Elastic Search, Splunk, etc.
- Familiar with VNet/Subnetting, Firewalls, Security Groups
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices and Object-Oriented Design principles
- Experience with SOC 2, FedRAMP, and/or ISO 27001 controls
Why Ivanti?
- Friendly flexible working model: Empower excellence whether you're at home or in the office and support work-life balance.
- Competitive total rewards: Health, wellness, and financial plans tailored for you and your family.
- Global, diverse teams: Collaborate with talented people from over 23 countries.
- Learning & development: Access best-in-class learning tools and programs so you can grow your skills.
- Equity & belonging: Every voice counts. Your story helps shape our solutions for a changing world.
What drives us?
Ivanti's mission is to elevate human potential through technology—managing, protecting, and automating IT for continuous innovation. Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and our global teams powers the world-class solutions we deliver for our customers.
Inclusion at Ivanti
Ivanti is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We're dedicated to building a diverse team and creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.
Need adjustments during the process? Reach out to talent@ivanti.com—we're happy to help.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us build the future of IT!
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Reliability Engineer
Verify your degree's CIP code eligibility
Cross-check your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code against the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list before applying. Mechanical, industrial, and systems engineering degrees qualify, but adjacent programs like engineering technology vary by institution and CIP code.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Ask HR directly whether the company is enrolled in E-Verify before you sign. An employer who isn't enrolled cannot sponsor your STEM OPT extension, regardless of role fit, so this check belongs before the offer stage, not after.
Target companies with active reliability engineering LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to find employers who've filed Labor Condition Applications for Reliability Engineer roles. This signals both E-Verify enrollment and a documented history of sponsoring similar positions, narrowing your list to companies already familiar with the process.
Build your I-983 training plan around measurable reliability metrics
Your I-983 training plan must connect your degree's learning objectives to specific job duties. For reliability roles, tie your mechanical or systems engineering background to quantifiable outcomes like mean time between failures analysis, root cause investigation, or predictive maintenance program development.
Research prevailing wages using OFLC Wage Search before negotiating
Look up the wage level for Reliability Engineer under the relevant Standard Occupational Classification code using OFLC Wage Search. Knowing the Level I through Level IV range for your metro area lets you assess whether an offer meets the threshold your employer will certify when filing.
Time your extension request to cover the cap-gap window
If your employer plans to file an H-1B petition on your behalf, make sure your STEM OPT extension application is filed with USCIS before your initial OPT expires. The cap-gap provision bridges your authorization through October 1 if the petition is selected in the lottery.
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Find Reliability Engineer JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does my engineering degree qualify me for the STEM OPT extension as a Reliability Engineer?
Most reliability engineering roles accept degrees in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or systems engineering, all of which appear on the DHS STEM OPT designated degree list. The qualifying factor is your degree's CIP code, not your job title. Check the list against the exact CIP code on your transcript, and confirm with your DSO before filing the extension request with USCIS.
Does a Reliability Engineer employer need to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a hard requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student. The employer must be enrolled before your extension is approved and must remain enrolled throughout your authorization period. If an employer is not enrolled, your STEM OPT extension cannot be activated regardless of how well the role matches your degree. Verify enrollment directly with HR during the offer process.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for a Reliability Engineer role?
Your I-983 must document specific learning objectives that connect your STEM degree to your day-to-day responsibilities. For a Reliability Engineer, this typically means linking mechanical or electrical engineering coursework to duties like failure mode analysis, reliability-centered maintenance, or equipment life cycle modeling. Both you and your supervisor sign it, and your DSO must receive it before the extension is approved. USCIS may audit the plan, so specificity matters.
How does cap-gap protection apply if my employer files an H-1B petition while I'm on STEM OPT?
If your initial OPT or STEM OPT extension is active when your employer files an H-1B petition and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If the petition is approved, your H-1B status begins October 1. You must remain employed by the petitioning employer throughout the cap-gap period to stay in valid status.
Where can I find Reliability Engineer jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate filters reliability engineering roles by employers with verified E-Verify enrollment and LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that have never sponsored a STEM OPT student. You can search by job title, location, and industry sector, and review each employer's sponsorship track record before reaching out. This significantly shortens the time between application and a qualified offer.
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