TN Visa Cloud Support Engineer Jobs
Cloud Support Engineer roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, covering cloud infrastructure, troubleshooting, and systems integration work. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without a lottery. Mexican citizens need a consular appointment. A relevant bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering is required.
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INTRODUCTION
Strategic Solutions delivers high-touch, value-rich technology services and is laser focused on helping companies successfully drive their businesses! With unparalleled expertise and credentials in healthcare, as well as legal, finance, and other industries, SSVA is the most experienced, locally-based provider of IT Consulting, Technology Delivery, and Managed Services in the Mid-Atlantic region.
At SSVA, a New Charter Company, we are seeking a Project Engineer in Richmond, VA (in other companies this person could hold the title of Infrastructure Solutions Architect, Professional Services Engineer, Infrastructure Project Engineer, Microsoft Cloud Project Engineer) to design and deliver Microsoft-centric infrastructure and cloud transformation projects for clients.
This is an on-site position based out of our Richmond, VA office, with some hybrid/remote options. There will be limited travel.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this role, you will collaborate with client stakeholders and internal teams to design, implement, and optimize Microsoft-centric infrastructure solutions across Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, networking, identity management, endpoint management, and security platforms. You will provide technical leadership throughout project execution, validate requirements, guide architecture decisions, and ensure solutions align with operational goals and best practices. This role requires hands-on experience with technologies such as Entra ID, Intune, Defender, VPNs, backup and disaster recovery solutions, and cloud infrastructure services while maintaining strong communication and seamless transitions to support teams.
To be successful in this role, you will lead technical discovery sessions, develop implementation plans and runbooks, execute deployments, and maintain accurate technical documentation including as-built configurations and rollback procedures. You will be expected to manage multiple projects simultaneously, proactively identify and mitigate technical risks, and deliver solutions with minimal business disruption. Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and communication skills are essential to ensure successful project handoffs, operational readiness, and long-term client success.
General Job Duties Include:
- Lead Microsoft 365 project development, solution design, and implementation efforts for clients across cloud, infrastructure, identity, security, and endpoint management technologies.
- Conduct technical discovery sessions, confirm project scope against Statements of Work (SOWs), develop implementation runbooks, and identify project risks, dependencies, and change requests.
- Perform hands-on implementation, migration, configuration, troubleshooting, and validation of solutions including Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, Defender, Windows Server, networking, VPN/RDS, MFA, and disaster recovery platforms.
- Drive internal technical initiatives focused on systems alignment, process improvement, infrastructure standardization, security best practices, and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate project documentation including as-built configurations, diagrams, CMDB updates, rollback procedures, project plans, change logs, and stakeholder communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure successful project closeout and support handoff by validating deliverables against acceptance criteria, training administrators and end users, maintaining compliance with HIPAA and security standards, and documenting project activity within ConnectWise.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 3–5+ years delivering Microsoft-centric infrastructure and cloud projects involving Microsoft 365, Azure, Windows Server, identity management, networking, backup/disaster recovery, and endpoint management technologies.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft cloud and infrastructure architecture, including Microsoft 365, Exchange Online, DNS, Azure, Entra ID, Intune, and Microsoft security platforms, with the ability to design scalable long-term solutions.
- Experience with PowerShell, Intune, Autopilot, and modern endpoint management technologies in complex client environments.
- Prior experience working within a Managed Services Provider (MSP) environment, including managing multiple client engagements, priorities, and project-based deliverables while maintaining strong customer communication and documentation standards.
- Ability to professionally present technical recommendations, guide clients through modernization and standardization initiatives, and apply secure-by-default practices with awareness of HIPAA and compliance-focused environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience leading and executing infrastructure and cloud migration projects involving Azure, Entra ID, Microsoft 365, and related Microsoft cloud technologies.
- Working knowledge of macOS devices and Apple endpoint management is a plus.
- Industry certifications such as AZ-104, AZ-140, AZ-700, CCNA, CCNP, or VMware VCP are strongly preferred.
- Experience with Duo MFA, Defender for Business/Endpoint, Entra ID P1/P2, SharePoint/Teams.
COMPENSATION
The compensation is expected to start at $90,000. Our offer will be determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise and may vary from the amount listed above.
SSVA, a New Charter Technologies company, is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. SSVA recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Cloud Support Engineer
Verify your degree matches the role
TN visa eligibility for Computer Systems Analyst requires a degree in computer science, engineering, or a directly related field. A general IT diploma won't qualify. Confirm your credential aligns with the specific cloud engineering duties in the job description before applying.
Get your credentials assessed early
If your degree is from a Mexican or Canadian institution with a non-standard title, obtain a foreign credential evaluation before approaching employers. CBP officers adjudicate TN eligibility at the border, and a credentials report removes ambiguity during that inspection.
Target employers with active cloud infrastructure teams
Companies running AWS, Azure, or GCP environments at scale file TN paperwork routinely. Focus your search on organizations whose engineering job postings reference specific cloud platforms, as their HR and legal teams already understand TN sponsorship requirements for technical roles.
Ask employers about their TN filing process upfront
During the offer stage, confirm whether the employer will provide a TN support letter and who prepares it. Some employers handle TN filings internally; others require outside counsel. Knowing this before you sign avoids delays between offer and your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Searching broadly wastes time on employers unfamiliar with USMCA sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to filter Cloud Support Engineer roles at companies with documented TN visa filing history, so your applications go to employers already set up to sponsor.
Prepare a clear duties letter for CBP review
Canadian citizens skip USCIS entirely and get TN status approved at the port of entry. Your employer's support letter must map your cloud support duties to the Computer Systems Analyst definition. Vague job descriptions are the most common reason CBP requests additional evidence.
Cloud Support Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Support Engineer role qualify for TN visa sponsorship?
Cloud Support Engineer positions qualify under the TN visa's Computer Systems Analyst category when the role involves analyzing, designing, or supporting cloud-based computer systems. The job offer letter must connect your specific duties, such as infrastructure troubleshooting, cloud platform management, or systems integration, to that category. A bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field is also required.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Cloud Support Engineers?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start working as soon as CBP approves your application at the port of entry. H-1B visa requires a lottery selection, a lengthy USCIS petition process, and an October 1 start date at the earliest. For Canadian professionals with a qualifying degree and a cloud engineering job offer, TN is a faster and more predictable path.
What documentation does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a description of your cloud support duties, your qualifications, your intended length of employment, and confirmation that you'll be paid. The letter should explicitly reference the Computer Systems Analyst TN category. Canadian applicants present this letter at the port of entry; Mexican applicants use it at their consular interview.
Where can I find Cloud Support Engineer jobs with TN visa sponsorship?
Generic job boards rarely filter by visa type, which means sifting through postings at employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search, letting you find Cloud Support Engineer roles at employers with TN and USMCA filing history so you're applying where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process.
Can I switch Cloud Support Engineer employers while on TN status?
Yes, but you need a new TN authorization for each employer change. Canadian citizens can obtain the new TN at a port of entry with a support letter from the new employer. Mexican citizens need a new consular appointment. You cannot start work for the new employer until the new TN is approved, so timing the transition carefully with both employers matters.