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Senior Security Consultant roles in the U.S. qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian security professionals targeting U.S. consulting positions.
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Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Security Designer in the Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) market performs basic technical duties under the supervision of Group Leaders or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Coordinates production with workgroup. Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to junior Consultants. Coordinates with Project Manager on completion of duties.
- Meets with clients to review industry trends and guide discussions to develop client and project specific basis of design.
- Develops system designs for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems under minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
- Performs site visits for surveys, progress inspections, and final punch lists as required by project timelines.
- Prepares project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.
- Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting them to QA/QC reviewer.
- Performs QA/QC reviews for junior team members.
- Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
- Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
- Perform duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows:
- Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
- Creates detailed instructions, delegates tasks, and reviews returned work as necessary to ensure timely execution of project within budget.
- Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Develops understanding of Stantec’s accounting and project management systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess deep understanding of engineering practices within the physical security discipline.
- Extensive knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.
- Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Proficient in applicable software (i.e. REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam).
- Exhibits strong communication skills to confidently interact and communicate scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and inter-discipline co-workers.
- Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.
- Possesses knowledge of ASIS standards and best practices.
- Has background experience and knowledge of Mission Critical Facilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with Security design within Mission Critical Facilities is preferred.
- Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
- ASIS PSP certification is desired.
- Minimum 7-10 years related industry experience preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
PAY RANGE:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $111,200.00 - $166,900.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: 2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS-Chicago IL
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/04/2026 10:04:36
Req ID: 1005323
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
INTRODUCTION
Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Security Designer in the Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) market performs basic technical duties under the supervision of Group Leaders or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Coordinates production with workgroup. Provides guidance, training, and mentorship to junior Consultants. Coordinates with Project Manager on completion of duties.
- Meets with clients to review industry trends and guide discussions to develop client and project specific basis of design.
- Develops system designs for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems under minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
- Performs site visits for surveys, progress inspections, and final punch lists as required by project timelines.
- Prepares project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.
- Follows Stantec’s quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting them to QA/QC reviewer.
- Performs QA/QC reviews for junior team members.
- Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
- Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
- Perform duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows:
- Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
- Creates detailed instructions, delegates tasks, and reviews returned work as necessary to ensure timely execution of project within budget.
- Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Develops understanding of Stantec’s accounting and project management systems.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Possess deep understanding of engineering practices within the physical security discipline.
- Extensive knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.
- Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
- Proficient in applicable software (i.e. REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam).
- Exhibits strong communication skills to confidently interact and communicate scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and inter-discipline co-workers.
- Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.
- Possesses knowledge of ASIS standards and best practices.
- Has background experience and knowledge of Mission Critical Facilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience with Security design within Mission Critical Facilities is preferred.
- Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
- ASIS PSP certification is desired.
- Minimum 7-10 years related industry experience preferred.
This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
PAY RANGE:
- Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - $111,200.00 - $166,900.00 Annually
PAY TRANSPARENCY: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
BENEFITS SUMMARY: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
LOCATION
Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: 2805 Buildings-US Central & South BSS-Chicago IL
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 10/04/2026 10:04:36
Req ID: 1005323
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Security Consultant
Align your credentials to U.S. specialty occupation standards
Your Australian cybersecurity certifications like CISSP, CISM, or ISO 27001 credentials support an E-3 visa specialty occupation claim. Pair them with your degree transcript to show direct relevance to the Senior Security Consultant role your employer will describe in the LCA.
Target employers with active federal security contracts
U.S. defense contractors and federal IT firms regularly hire Senior Security Consultants and are accustomed to E-3 sponsorship requirements. Search DOL LCA disclosure data to identify companies that have filed certified LCAs for security consultant roles in the past two years.
Clarify your consulting structure before the LCA is filed
If your role involves client site placements, your sponsoring employer must still control your work. USCIS scrutinizes third-party consulting arrangements heavily, so confirm your offer letter describes your employer's supervision and the role's core duties, not just the end client's project.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork
The LCA must be DOL-certified before you can attend your consulate appointment. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the entire process from offer to consulate appointment, so your employer doesn't need prior E-3 experience to get the filing right.
Prepare for nonimmigrant intent questions at your interview
Consular officers at Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth regularly probe Senior Security Consultants about long-term plans. Have clear, honest answers about your Australian ties ready, since the E-3 is a dual-intent visa in practice but officers still ask.
Address degree equivalency before your employer files
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree for E-3 purposes, but your employer may need a credential evaluation letter from a NACES-approved evaluator to satisfy USCIS and DOL requirements for the LCA prevailing wage determination.
E-3 Visa Senior Security Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Senior Security Consultant jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Senior Security Consultant roles where employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by visa type, so you end up cold-applying and then discovering late in the process that the employer won't sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces roles by sponsorship willingness so you start the conversation with the right employers.
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 Senior Security Consultant qualify as a specialty occupation for the E-3?
Yes. Senior Security Consultant roles require at least a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, or a closely related field, which satisfies the E-3 specialty occupation definition. The key is that the job description must genuinely require that degree, not just list it as a preference. Roles focused on GRC, penetration testing, or security architecture are particularly strong candidates.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Senior Security Consultant roles?
The E-3 is significantly more practical for this role. There's no annual cap and no lottery, so your employer can file at any point in the year and expect a deterministic outcome. The H-1B visa requires entering a lottery with roughly a 25% selection rate before any petition is filed. For security consultants with an offer in hand, the E-3 gets you to a consulate appointment in weeks rather than waiting for a lottery result.
Can I switch employers or consulting clients while on an E-3?
Changing employers requires a new LCA and a new E-3 visa application before you start work for the new employer, since your E-3 is tied to the original sponsoring company. Changing end clients within the same employer is generally fine, as long as your employer's supervision and the core job duties remain consistent with what was described in your approved LCA.