Technology STEM OPT Jobs in Virginia
Technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Virginia are concentrated in the Northern Virginia corridor, where defense contractors, cloud infrastructure firms, and federal IT companies like Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Amazon Web Services maintain large engineering workforces. The state's proximity to federal agencies drives consistent demand for software engineers, data scientists, and cybersecurity specialists with STEM OPT authorization.
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Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2) to join us in a full-time capacity.
Location Requirement:
The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This position provides in-depth support for the SEGRA Networks, IP, and Ethernet Networks. The Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2) will have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within one of the functional areas of the organization, identified in the Skill Discipline Matrix provided below.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have prior experience with E-Line and ELAN doing tasks such as provisioning, testing, and/or troubleshooting via CLI.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in networking engineering, or alternatively a minimum of 4 years of experience in layer 2 provisioning experience related to E-Line and ELAN.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Provisioning experience with Ciena equipment associated with SAOS 6, 8, 10.
- Must be able to demonstrate provisioning experience for Ring and Linear Services.
- College degree in Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience.
- 6+ years troubleshooting higher level Network Hardware and provisioning.
- 6+ years in network operations environment or related job.
- Extensive understanding of either the Data or Transport disciplines in the Skill Matrix.
- Excellent verbal, written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficiency with various computer applications and Microsoft Office applications to include, but not limited to Word and Excel.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must have the ability to utilize a computer keyboard and monitor for extended periods of time.
- Must be detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Must have effective interpersonal skills to interact successfully with customers, management, and team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Must be able to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, in a fast-paced working environment, especially when dealing with time-sensitive issues and mandated deadlines.
- Must be analytical and have proven problem-solving abilities.
ABOUT SEGRA
Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.
At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Tuition and gym reimbursements
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
- Volunteer days, parental leave
- Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
SALARY RANGE
$74,340 - $87,000
Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.
INTRODUCTION
Segra is searching for a qualified and experienced Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2) to join us in a full-time capacity.
Location Requirement:
The work arrangement for this role is a hybrid position, requiring a minimum of three (3) days in the office, with flexibility to work remotely two (2) days each week.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This position provides in-depth support for the SEGRA Networks, IP, and Ethernet Networks. The Network Provisioning Engineer II (Layer 2) will have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within one of the functional areas of the organization, identified in the Skill Discipline Matrix provided below.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have prior experience with E-Line and ELAN doing tasks such as provisioning, testing, and/or troubleshooting via CLI.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in networking engineering, or alternatively a minimum of 4 years of experience in layer 2 provisioning experience related to E-Line and ELAN.
- Strong knowledge of Cisco equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Provisioning experience with Ciena equipment associated with SAOS 6, 8, 10.
- Must be able to demonstrate provisioning experience for Ring and Linear Services.
- College degree in Engineering or a related field and 3-5 years professional level experience; or 6+ years professional level related Engineering/Technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional level related Engineering/Technical experience.
- 6+ years troubleshooting higher level Network Hardware and provisioning.
- 6+ years in network operations environment or related job.
- Extensive understanding of either the Data or Transport disciplines in the Skill Matrix.
- Excellent verbal, written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Proficiency with various computer applications and Microsoft Office applications to include, but not limited to Word and Excel.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Must have the ability to utilize a computer keyboard and monitor for extended periods of time.
- Must be detail oriented with good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Must have effective interpersonal skills to interact successfully with customers, management, and team members to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Must be able to prioritize and re-prioritize as needed, in a fast-paced working environment, especially when dealing with time-sensitive issues and mandated deadlines.
- Must be analytical and have proven problem-solving abilities.
ABOUT SEGRA
Segra owns and operates a wide and dense fiber-optic infrastructure footprint that provides state-of-the-art connectivity, cybersecurity, voice, cloud and colocation solutions, all backed by industry-leading service and reliability. Serving over 30,000 connected customer locations, Segra has been providing customer-focused solutions for over 125 years.
At Segra, we imagine, we engineer and we build a world of opportunities for our customers through fiber-enabled technologies, driven by our customer-first mentality. We invest in the communities we serve by hiring locally, empowering our teams, and continually upgrading our network infrastructure to deliver smarter, stronger technology solutions.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW
Segra offers a very robust benefits package to our full-time employees, some of which include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
- Tuition and gym reimbursements
- Vacation/PTO, paid holidays, floating holidays
- Volunteer days, parental leave
- Legal, accidental, hospital indemnity, identify theft, pet insurance
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY
Segra is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. Segra does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
SALARY RANGE
$74,340 - $87,000
Beyond competitive health and retirement benefits with immediate 401(k) vesting, Segra also invests in your total well-being through programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social wellness.
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Search Technology Jobs in VirginiaTechnology STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which technology companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in Virginia?
Northern Virginia is home to some of the most active STEM OPT sponsors in the country. Companies such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, SAIC, Amazon Web Services, Capital One, and Accenture Federal Services have filed Labor Condition Applications for technology roles in Virginia. Defense IT contractors and cloud infrastructure firms in the region file consistently across software engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity job families.
Which cities in Virginia have the most technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Tysons, Arlington, Reston, and Herndon in the Northern Virginia corridor account for the largest share of technology STEM OPT sponsorship activity in the state. McLean and Fairfax also host significant employer concentrations. Richmond has a growing fintech and state government IT sector, while Virginia Beach has defense-adjacent technology employers. Northern Virginia's proximity to federal agencies and the AWS data center cluster makes it the dominant hiring zone.
How do I find technology F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate filters technology jobs in Virginia specifically by F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship history, using DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to show which employers have actively sponsored the visa type. You can search by role, location, and employer without manually cross-referencing OFLC disclosure files. Migrate Mate surfaces software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity roles from Virginia employers with verified sponsorship records.
What types of technology roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in Virginia?
Roles that qualify for STEM OPT must fall under a STEM-designated degree field as defined by DHS and must involve practical application of that degree. In Virginia's technology sector, commonly qualifying positions include software engineer, data scientist, machine learning engineer, cloud infrastructure engineer, cybersecurity analyst, and systems engineer. The role must be directly related to your STEM degree program. USCIS and your DSO can confirm whether a specific position meets the practical training requirement.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship in technology roles in Virginia?
Virginia employers in the defense and federal contracting sector may require security clearance eligibility, which can affect F-1 students since clearance sponsorship for non-citizens is subject to agency discretion. Additionally, many Northern Virginia technology employers are E-Verify enrolled, which is a federal requirement for all STEM OPT employers. Confirming E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer is a necessary step, as STEM OPT authorization depends on it per USCIS regulations.