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INTRODUCTION
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry, Office of Information Technology, is seeking applicants for a full-time IT Systems Analyst – Digital Dentistry Hardware & Imaging Specialist position.
Unit: School of Dentistry
Department: Information Technology
Duties & Responsibilities:
This role goes beyond standard Information Technology (IT) help desk support, providing advanced Tier-2/Tier-3 technical endpoint engineering, hardware integration, and specialized operational support across macOS, Windows 11, and mobile endpoint environments. Operating under limited supervision, the Systems Analyst serves as the primary operational support lead for advanced digital dentistry technology, clinical hardware integration, 3D printing and milling equipment, intraoral scanners, and CBCT imaging systems across VCU School of Dentistry and VCU Dental Care clinics and labs. Additionally, this position serves as a secondary backup for instructional technology and classroom lecture hall operations.
Responsibilities
Core Endpoint Engineering & System Administration (50%)
- Enterprise Management: Maintain, image, configure, deploy, and troubleshoot macOS, Windows 11, and mobile device endpoints using enterprise management tools including Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Quest KACE, and Jamf Pro.
- Automation & Scripting: Utilize custom PowerShell and shell scripts for endpoint automation, configuration, and advanced technical troubleshooting.
- Tier-2/3 Technical Support: Resolve escalated Tier-2/Tier-3 IT service tickets, conduct root-cause analysis, and execute corrective technical actions.
- Liaison & Collaboration: Serve as a technical liaison between clinical users, academic faculty, vendor engineering teams, and central IT Services to resolve complex application and hardware integration issues.
- Instructional Tech Backup: Provide secondary backup support for instructional technologies, AV equipment, and lecture hall operations during live academic events.
- Documentation: Document standard operating procedures, technical workflows, and knowledge base articles in Google Drive and Confluence.
Specialized Digital Dentistry Hardware & Imaging Operations (50%)
- Digital Dentistry Lab & Clinical Hardware: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot specialized clinical and lab hardware, including 3Shape Trios intraoral scanners, Dentsply 3D printers, and CAD/CAM milling units.
- 3D Extraoral Diagnostic Imaging: Manage 3D extraoral imaging equipment and software, supporting Carestream and Romexis Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) diagnostic systems.
- Direct Digital Radiography: Configure, calibrate, and repair direct digital radiography hardware, specifically XDR and Dexis intraoral sensors and cameras.
- Hardware Driver & Interface Integration: Perform preventative maintenance, hardware driver integration, and interface troubleshooting between clinical imaging software/PACS ecosystems and endpoint workstations.
- Vendor Operations: Work directly with specialized dental equipment vendors to escalate and resolve complex software, firmware, and hardware integration challenges.
Working Hours & Conditions
- Schedule: Standard working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with core operational coverage required between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM).
- After-Hours Support: Occasional work outside normal business hours is required for endpoint upgrades, system updates, clinical maintenance windows, and imaging deployments.
- Physical Requirements: Must be able to demonstrate OSHA-compliant lifting techniques for equipment up to 50 lbs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and practical IT support experience.
- Demonstrated proficiency in supporting and troubleshooting macOS, Windows 11, mobile OS platforms, enterprise imaging via Windows Automated Operating System Deployment (OSD), and management suites (Microsoft Intune, MECM, JAMF, Active Directory, BitLocker, FileVault).
- Hands-on experience writing and modifying basic shell or PowerShell scripts for endpoint automation and system troubleshooting.
- Strong analytical decision-making skills with a proven track record of independently performing root-cause analysis and resolving complex technical issues beyond help desk scope.
- Experience working with generative AI tools for advanced technical troubleshooting, scripting, and efficiency.
- Excellent interpersonal and business process skills to effectively bridge clinical staff, academic faculty, and external technical vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior IT support experience in a dental clinic, healthcare, or higher education environment.
- Direct hands-on experience with specialized dental equipment and imaging software, including intraoral scanners (Trios), 3D printers, CAD/CAM milling, CBCT systems (Carestream/Romexis), and intraoral sensors (Dexis/XDR).
- Knowledge of Electronic Health Records (EHR) (e.g., axiUm), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS / MiPACS), and clinical software integrations.
- Familiarity with HIPAA compliance standards regarding endpoint security, protected health information (PHI), and dental workflow technologies.
- Working knowledge of endpoint security, VDI infrastructure (including Citrix), and classroom AV/instructional technology systems.
- Experience using enterprise work-order ticketing systems and asset management best practices.
Salary Range: Commensurate, up to $68,000
Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
University Job Title: IT Systems Analyst
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Brian Canaday
Contact Email: canadayba@vcu.edu
Location: 907 Floyd Avenue, MCV Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284
Job Type: Full-Time (Salaried)
Closing at: Oct 2 2026 - 23:55 EDT
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USCIS requires your degree field to match the position. A computer science or information systems degree supports most IT engineer titles directly. If your degree is in a different field, gather evidence showing how it's directly relevant to the specific role.
Target employers with H-1B filing history
Many IT employers sponsor visas regularly and have established relationships with immigration attorneys. Prioritizing companies with a documented history of H-1B filings significantly increases your chances of a smooth, fast sponsorship process from offer through approval.
Know which visa fits your situation
H-1B is the most common path for IT engineers, but Australians can use the E-3 visa, Canadians and Mexicans qualify for TN visa, and intracompany transferees may access L-1. Identifying the right visa before applying helps you target employers who can actually sponsor it.
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Does an IT engineer role qualify as a specialty occupation for the H-1B?
Most IT engineer roles qualify, but USCIS scrutinizes them closely. The key is demonstrating that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field, not just any degree. Roles involving software development, network architecture, cloud engineering, or cybersecurity typically clear this bar. Generic titles like 'IT support' or 'helpdesk engineer' face much higher denial rates because the degree requirement is harder to establish.
What degree do I need to get sponsored as an IT engineer?
A bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, information technology, computer engineering, or a closely related field is the standard requirement. Some employers accept degrees in adjacent fields like electrical engineering or mathematics if your coursework and experience directly support the role. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence if your degree field isn't an obvious match, so documentation of relevance matters.
How do I find IT engineer jobs that actually sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate specializes in IT engineering roles where employers have confirmed they're open to sponsorship. Browsing general job boards wastes time because most postings don't disclose sponsorship status upfront, and many employers who say 'no sponsorship' simply mean they won't go through the H-1B lottery, not that they won't sponsor at all. Migrate Mate cuts through that ambiguity.
Are IT engineers affected by the H-1B lottery, and what are the approval odds?
Yes, cap-subject IT engineer roles go through the H-1B lottery, which in recent years has seen selection rates around 25 percent. However, cap-exempt employers such as universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain healthcare organizations can bypass the lottery entirely. Once selected, H-1B approval rates for IT roles with strong specialty occupation arguments and matching degrees historically run above 85 percent, though scrutiny has increased.
Can IT engineers transfer their H-1B to a new employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer files a fresh I-129 petition, and you don't re-enter the lottery. This makes switching jobs less risky than many IT workers assume, though timing the transition carefully with your immigration attorney matters.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored IT Engineer jobs?
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.