E-3 Visa IT Security Specialist Jobs
IT Security Specialist roles qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information systems, or a related field. Australian professionals can fill these positions without competing in the H-1B lottery, with two-year renewable status and no annual cap to worry about.
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Serve as the IT security expert helping to create a strong information technology security foundation for the President, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President and Provost senior management areas. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, Business and Management Systems this position provides information security and compliance services to all supported departments. The position ensures that all workstations, server systems, applications, networks, databases, and data are properly secured from threats while meeting the mission critical production environments requirements and uptime. Serves as a departmental contact for any issues relating to information security or compliance with regulatory guidance. Shares responsibility for monitoring and maintaining the systems, disaster recovery planning, incident response, and security assessments. Due to the criticality of this position and its support of a 24 X 7 unit, after hours may be required.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Manage compliance with CIS IG2 throughout supported areas
- Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for supported areas to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced cyber threats
- Coordinate and run security training programs for data protection and adherence to university standards and policies
- Run scripts and programs to provide vulnerability checks against department servers and web applications
- Assist in the design and implementation of appropriate access protection and audit control procedures
- Routinely monitor practices to ensure that user access, system access, resources and information are secure
- Communicate threats, findings, and mitigation strategies effectively to supported areas when necessary
- Manage, and participate in, the procurement and departmental security review processes
- Provide guidance, tools, and subject matter expertise for departments performing IT risk assessments
- Lead, develop, and mentor employees involved in compliance and risk-related activities
- Serve as liaison between supported offices and the IT Security Office
- Author and improve documentation to support consistent and reliable procedures
- Work with and advise Deputy Executive Director on IT security policies and standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or related equivalent experience
- Significant information security, audit, and/or compliance work experience, with experience measuring compliance against various regulations, industry standards, and/or policies
- Demonstrated ability to own and manage multiple projects and programs
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, written and oral, across a broad range of campus audiences
- Experience using appropriate security software, such as OWASP ZAP, nikto, and nmap, to perform vulnerability tests
- Ability to self-learn and maintain a strong proficiency in technical tools, counter measures, and techniques
- Experience installing, securely configuring, and administrating Unix/Linux, OSX or Windows Server operating systems
- Ability to install and configure security software or hardware applications such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, network mapping tools, and vulnerability scanners
- Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and determine the implications of relevant requirements and policies
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in business information technology, or a related field. CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CISSP certification
- Experience supervising direct reports or mentoring employees as a team lead
- Experience in evaluating business processes and making recommendations for improvements
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Experience working with Splunk and Defender for endpoints
- Experience working with Snort, Nessus, Rapid 7, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit, OSSEC, OSSIM or equivalent tools
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
8/15/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Job Description
Serve as the IT security expert helping to create a strong information technology security foundation for the President, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, and Executive Vice President and Provost senior management areas. Reporting to the Deputy Executive Director, Business and Management Systems this position provides information security and compliance services to all supported departments. The position ensures that all workstations, server systems, applications, networks, databases, and data are properly secured from threats while meeting the mission critical production environments requirements and uptime. Serves as a departmental contact for any issues relating to information security or compliance with regulatory guidance. Shares responsibility for monitoring and maintaining the systems, disaster recovery planning, incident response, and security assessments. Due to the criticality of this position and its support of a 24 X 7 unit, after hours may be required.
Responsibilities of this position include:
- Manage compliance with CIS IG2 throughout supported areas
- Manage Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for supported areas to prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to advanced cyber threats
- Coordinate and run security training programs for data protection and adherence to university standards and policies
- Run scripts and programs to provide vulnerability checks against department servers and web applications
- Assist in the design and implementation of appropriate access protection and audit control procedures
- Routinely monitor practices to ensure that user access, system access, resources and information are secure
- Communicate threats, findings, and mitigation strategies effectively to supported areas when necessary
- Manage, and participate in, the procurement and departmental security review processes
- Provide guidance, tools, and subject matter expertise for departments performing IT risk assessments
- Lead, develop, and mentor employees involved in compliance and risk-related activities
- Serve as liaison between supported offices and the IT Security Office
- Author and improve documentation to support consistent and reliable procedures
- Work with and advise Deputy Executive Director on IT security policies and standards
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or related equivalent experience
- Significant information security, audit, and/or compliance work experience, with experience measuring compliance against various regulations, industry standards, and/or policies
- Demonstrated ability to own and manage multiple projects and programs
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, written and oral, across a broad range of campus audiences
- Experience using appropriate security software, such as OWASP ZAP, nikto, and nmap, to perform vulnerability tests
- Ability to self-learn and maintain a strong proficiency in technical tools, counter measures, and techniques
- Experience installing, securely configuring, and administrating Unix/Linux, OSX or Windows Server operating systems
- Ability to install and configure security software or hardware applications such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, network mapping tools, and vulnerability scanners
- Ability to quickly understand technical concepts and determine the implications of relevant requirements and policies
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in business information technology, or a related field. CISA, CISM, CRISC, or CISSP certification
- Experience supervising direct reports or mentoring employees as a team lead
- Experience in evaluating business processes and making recommendations for improvements
- Experience working in a higher education environment
- Experience working with Splunk and Defender for endpoints
- Experience working with Snort, Nessus, Rapid 7, OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Metasploit, OSSEC, OSSIM or equivalent tools
Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
Salary range of $90,000 - $110,000
Hours per week
40
Review Date
8/15/2026
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Zach LaCroix at zlacroix@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as an IT Security Specialist
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
USCIS assesses whether your role requires a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree. Document how your Australian cybersecurity or IT qualifications map to the role's technical requirements before you start applying.
Target employers with active DOL LCA filing history
Search the DOL's public LCA disclosure data for employers who have certified applications for IT Security Specialist or related SOC 15-1212 titles. Prior LCA filings show the employer already understands the E-3 visa sponsorship process.
Flag your E-3 eligibility before the offer stage
Recruiters at U.S. tech and financial firms often confuse the E-3 with H-1B and assume lottery risk. Address it directly: explain that you're an Australian citizen, no lottery applies, and LCA certification typically completes within seven business days.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for your LCA and paperwork
Once you have an offer, the LCA and DS-160 need to be filed correctly and in the right sequence. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from LCA submission through consulate appointment preparation, reducing employer friction.
Get your CISA or CISSP credential recognized for the U.S. market
U.S. employers in regulated sectors require certifications like CISSP, CISA, or CompTIA Security+. If you hold Australian equivalents, confirm reciprocal recognition and list both credential names on your resume so U.S. hiring managers can verify your qualifications.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions specific to your field
Consular officers for IT Security roles in national infrastructure or defense-adjacent sectors ask detailed questions about the role's scope and your ties to Australia. Have a written summary of your job duties and reporting structure ready before your appointment.
E-3 Visa IT Security Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find IT Security Specialist jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search IT Security Specialist roles filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, so you're not sifting through listings from employers unfamiliar with the process. Roles listed there come from employers who understand Australian candidates and the LCA-based sponsorship pathway, which cuts the back-and-forth on eligibility significantly.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does an IT Security Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as cybersecurity, computer science, or information systems. Roles that accept any degree or substitute purely on experience may face USCIS scrutiny. Job descriptions that tie the requirement to a defined technical discipline are the strongest candidates for approval.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for IT Security Specialist positions?
The E-3 has no lottery, no annual cap, and a seven-business-day LCA certification window, making it far more predictable for both you and your employer than H-1B. H-1B registration results come once per year in March with no guarantee of selection. For Australian IT Security professionals, the E-3 is the faster and more reliable path to a U.S. role.
Can I switch IT Security Specialist employers while on an E-3?
You can change employers, but your new employer must file a fresh LCA with the DOL and you'll need a new E-3 visa stamp before re-entering the U.S. if you travel internationally. You can begin working for the new employer once the LCA is certified and you have a valid visa that reflects the new employer, so plan your transition timeline carefully around any travel.