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System Support Specialists are regularly sponsored for H-1B visa and TN visas, particularly at large enterprises and managed service providers. Employers typically require a bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems, and the role qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Get Access To All JobsLocation: Lone Tree, CO ; Westlake, TX ; Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-123190
Category Technology
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-06-28
Your opportunity
At Charles Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career while helping clients own their financial futures. As a Manager, System Support within Personal Trust Services (PTS), you will support the technology, systems, processes, and operational capabilities that enable Schwab's personal trust offerings, including Administrative Trustee Services, Schwab Personal Trust Services, Trusteed IRA, Personal Trust Reporting Services, Trust Outsourcing, and Sub-Custody.
This individual contributor role serves as a key partner across business, operations, technology, and vendor teams, helping deliver system enhancements, releases, custom reporting, data conversions, and business initiatives that drive operational excellence and exceptional client experiences.
What You'll Do:
- Support and optimize Personal Trust Services systems and platforms.
- Coordinate system releases, testing, enhancements, and production support activities.
- Lead and support projects using Agile and established project management disciplines.
- Gather, document, and translate business requirements, workflows, use cases, and user experiences.
- Coordinate data conversions, reporting requests, file integrations, and business process improvements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver business solutions.
- Evaluate operational risks and recommend solutions that balance client, regulatory, and business needs.
- Influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to successful completion.
What you have
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant experience supporting business systems, technology implementations, operations, or related functions while collaborating across Broker Dealer domains including Client Central, CAT, CMT, DAI, GDT, AS, IS, CRT, S.com, MyQ, or similar enterprise platforms.
- 3+ years of project management experience utilizing Agile and other project management methodologies.
- 3+ years of experience working with multiple data file formats and translating technical and business data requirements.
- Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, workflows, use cases, and user stories.
- Experience working within cross-functional, matrixed organizations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal trust, trust administration, fiduciary services, or trust operations experience.
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational data structures.
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.
- Experience supporting system conversions, integrations, reporting solutions, or platform enhancements.
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:
- Trust Systems & Platform Expertise
- Project Management & Agile Delivery
- Business Analysis & Requirements Development
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Stakeholder Partnership & Influence
- Problem Solving & Risk Assessment
- Client Focus & Service Excellence
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Change Management & Continuous Improvement
- Communication & Executive Presence
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
Location: Lone Tree, CO ; Westlake, TX ; Austin, TX
Requisition ID 2026-123190
Category Technology
Position type Regular
Pay range USD $105,000.00 - $135,000.00 / Year
Application deadline 2026-06-28
Your opportunity
At Charles Schwab, you are empowered to make an impact on your career while helping clients own their financial futures. As a Manager, System Support within Personal Trust Services (PTS), you will support the technology, systems, processes, and operational capabilities that enable Schwab's personal trust offerings, including Administrative Trustee Services, Schwab Personal Trust Services, Trusteed IRA, Personal Trust Reporting Services, Trust Outsourcing, and Sub-Custody.
This individual contributor role serves as a key partner across business, operations, technology, and vendor teams, helping deliver system enhancements, releases, custom reporting, data conversions, and business initiatives that drive operational excellence and exceptional client experiences.
What You'll Do:
- Support and optimize Personal Trust Services systems and platforms.
- Coordinate system releases, testing, enhancements, and production support activities.
- Lead and support projects using Agile and established project management disciplines.
- Gather, document, and translate business requirements, workflows, use cases, and user experiences.
- Coordinate data conversions, reporting requests, file integrations, and business process improvements.
- Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver business solutions.
- Evaluate operational risks and recommend solutions that balance client, regulatory, and business needs.
- Influence cross-functional teams and drive initiatives to successful completion.
What you have
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant experience supporting business systems, technology implementations, operations, or related functions while collaborating across Broker Dealer domains including Client Central, CAT, CMT, DAI, GDT, AS, IS, CRT, S.com, MyQ, or similar enterprise platforms.
- 3+ years of project management experience utilizing Agile and other project management methodologies.
- 3+ years of experience working with multiple data file formats and translating technical and business data requirements.
- Experience gathering and documenting business requirements, workflows, use cases, and user stories.
- Experience working within cross-functional, matrixed organizations.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Personal trust, trust administration, fiduciary services, or trust operations experience.
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational data structures.
- Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint.
- Experience supporting system conversions, integrations, reporting solutions, or platform enhancements.
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS:
- Trust Systems & Platform Expertise
- Project Management & Agile Delivery
- Business Analysis & Requirements Development
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Stakeholder Partnership & Influence
- Problem Solving & Risk Assessment
- Client Focus & Service Excellence
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Change Management & Continuous Improvement
- Communication & Executive Presence
What’s in it for you
At Schwab, you’re empowered to shape your future. We champion your growth through meaningful work, continuous learning, and a culture of trust and collaboration—so you can build the skills to make a lasting impact. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.
We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:
- 401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positions
- Paid parental leave and family building benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
Eligible Schwabbies receive
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans
- Tuition reimbursement to keep developing your career
- Paid parental leave and adoption/family building benefits
- Sabbatical leave available after five years of employment
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a System Support Specialist
Target enterprises over small businesses
Large corporations and managed service providers sponsor System Support Specialists far more consistently than small businesses. They have dedicated HR and legal teams to handle visa filings and are more familiar with H-1B and TN processes.
Align your degree to the job description
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the role. A degree in computer science, information systems, or IT management maps cleanly to System Support Specialist. A general business degree alone is unlikely to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement.
Prioritize roles with ITIL or enterprise system experience
Employers sponsoring this role typically want candidates with enterprise ticketing systems, Active Directory, or ITIL framework experience. Highlighting these in your resume makes you a stronger candidate and reinforces the specialty occupation argument for visa petitions.
Ask about sponsorship before the final interview round
Raise sponsorship early in the process, ideally after a recruiter call confirms interest. Waiting until an offer is extended creates pressure and risk. Most employers who sponsor know their policy and can confirm quickly whether they will proceed.
Canadian and Mexican applicants should consider TN status
System Support Specialists can qualify under the TN visa category as Computer Systems Analysts if the role involves systems analysis. TN status requires no lottery and can often be obtained at the border, making it significantly faster than H-1B for eligible nationals.
Document your specialized skills thoroughly
Strong H-1B petitions for this role include detailed job duty descriptions showing the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Work with your employer's immigration counsel to document complex troubleshooting, system architecture, or infrastructure responsibilities clearly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a System Support Specialist role qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, but the job description must demonstrate the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field like computer science or information systems. Generic IT support roles without that degree requirement can struggle to meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles involving enterprise systems, infrastructure management, or complex technical analysis are stronger candidates for approval.
What degree do I need for a sponsored System Support Specialist position?
Most sponsoring employers require a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information technology, or a closely related field. Some employers accept three years of relevant work experience in lieu of one year of education under the 3-for-1 equivalency rule, which can help if your degree is in an adjacent field.
Where can I find System Support Specialist jobs that offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates and filters roles by sponsorship availability, saving you from applying to positions that won't consider visa holders. Searching there significantly reduces the time spent screening out employers who don't sponsor, especially for IT support and systems roles.
Can a System Support Specialist role qualify for a TN visa?
It depends on how the role is structured. Canadian and Mexican nationals can pursue TN status under the Computer Systems Analyst category if the position involves systems analysis, requirements gathering, or technical design work. Purely helpdesk or break-fix roles are less likely to qualify. The job offer letter must describe duties that align with the TN category.
How long does H-1B sponsorship take for a System Support Specialist position?
Standard H-1B visa processing through USCIS takes 3 to 6 months after the April lottery selection. Premium processing reduces the adjudication window to 15 business days once USCIS accepts the petition. Most employers sponsoring this role file in April for an October 1 start date, so timing your job search for the preceding fall and winter matters significantly.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored System Support Specialist 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.