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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT FILSON AND SHINOLA</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available. Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own. Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT US</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">At Bedrock Manufacturing Co., our corporate teams operate in a shared services model that supports both Shinola and Filson. These teams provide centralized expertise across key business functions, partnering closely with brand leadership to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and strategic growth across the Bedrock platform.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ABOUT THE ROLE</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">The System Administrator is a critical member of the Technical Operations team, responsible for designing, managing, and securing the organization’s infrastructure across cloud, on-premise, and network environments. This role serves as the primary owner of Microsoft 365, Azure, and core infrastructure systems, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security across the business.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in modernizing IT operations while helping build a resilient, well-documented environment with no single points of failure. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally, contribute to strategic improvements, and have meaningful ownership from day one in a growing, multi-brand organization.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Administer and optimize Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune) and manage user lifecycle in Entra ID, including security policies such as MFA and conditional access </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own Azure infrastructure including subscriptions, networking, security posture, cost management, and disaster recovery capabilities </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Serve as primary administrator for Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM/SOAR), including alert monitoring, incident response, and development of detection rules and automation workflows </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and govern Microsoft Power Platform environments, including Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI, ensuring security and compliance standards </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Administer Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and file systems across on-prem and cloud environments </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage Cisco Meraki network infrastructure (firewalls, switches, wireless), including VPNs, segmentation, and multi-site connectivity </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Own infrastructure monitoring and observability using PRTG, including alerting, dashboards, and system health visibility </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and maintain backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity strategies across cloud and on-prem systems, including Synology environments </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Lead patching, vulnerability management, and endpoint security efforts across all infrastructure systems </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing resources to support cross-functional resilience </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partner with Service Desk and IT team members to ensure knowledge transfer and eliminate single points of failure </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Support security audits, compliance initiatives, and continuous improvement of IT policies and controls </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">QUALIFICATIONS</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">3+ years of hands-on experience in system administration or IT infrastructure roles </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong experience administering Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Entra ID)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, including virtual machines, networking, identity, and cost management </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Microsoft Sentinel or other SIEM platforms for security monitoring and incident response </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and DHCP </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience managing enterprise network infrastructure, preferably Cisco Meraki in a multi-site environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with infrastructure monitoring tools (PRTG, SolarWinds, or similar) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with backup and disaster recovery solutions across cloud and on-prem environments </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to create clear runbooks and procedures </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="4" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559740":259}"> </span></p>
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<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Microsoft certifications such as MS-102, AZ-104, or SC-200 </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with Microsoft Power Platform administration and governance </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Hands-on experience with Adaxes or similar Active Directory automation tools </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with Synology NAS environments and backup tools (Hyper Backup, Snapshot Replication) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Scripting experience (PowerShell preferred; Bash or Python a plus) </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in a manufacturing, retail, or multi-site environment </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Familiarity with ITSM tools such as Zendesk, ServiceNow, or Jira Service Management </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
<li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="5" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559683":0,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Controls, or SOC 2</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><em>Note: This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.</em></p>
<p><em>Filson and Shinola are equal opportunity employers. We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.</em></p>
<p><em>With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.</em></p>
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Which companies sponsor visas for system administrators in Michigan?
Large Michigan employers with documented H-1B sponsorship activity for IT roles include General Motors, Ford Motor Company, Stellantis, Consumers Energy, Henry Ford Health, and major consulting firms with Michigan offices such as Deloitte and Infosys. Universities like the University of Michigan and Michigan State University also sponsor system administrators as cap-exempt H-1B employers, which allows year-round filing outside the annual lottery.
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Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically by sponsorship availability, making it straightforward to browse system administrator roles in Michigan without sorting through positions that don't offer visa support. You can filter by location, role type, and visa category. Given Michigan's concentration of automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing employers, Migrate Mate's listings often surface IT infrastructure roles at large enterprise organizations that have active sponsorship programs.
Which cities in Michigan have the most system administrator sponsorship jobs?
Detroit and its suburbs, including Dearborn, Troy, and Southfield, account for the largest share of system administrator openings tied to the automotive and financial services sectors. Ann Arbor is a strong secondary market driven by the University of Michigan, university spin-offs, and tech-adjacent companies. Grand Rapids has a growing healthcare IT presence anchored by Spectrum Health and other regional hospital systems that periodically sponsor for infrastructure roles.
Are there state-specific considerations for system administrator sponsorship in Michigan?
Michigan's economy is heavily shaped by automotive manufacturing, which means many system administrator roles support complex operational technology environments alongside traditional IT infrastructure. The Department of Labor's prevailing wage requirements apply statewide, and wage levels for system administrators vary by metro area, with Detroit-area positions generally commanding higher prevailing wages than rural Michigan locations. Michigan's Big Ten university pipeline also produces a steady flow of candidates on OPT, making campus-adjacent employers more experienced with sponsorship processes.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored system administrator jobs in Michigan?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.