E-3 Visa Senior Security Consultant Jobs
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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The application window will be open until at least August 06th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: New York, USA; United States.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience working end-to-end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
- 5 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications in cloud platforms.
- Experience in Cloud incident response or forensics.
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop documentation and explain technical details in a concise manner.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
ABOUT THE JOB
As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. You will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.
In this role, you will understand existing and emerging threat actors, and identify rapidly changing tools, tactics, and procedures of attackers. You will understand evolving attacker behavior and motivations, participate and manage large client-facing projects, and train and mentor other security consultants.
Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Recognize and codify attacker Tools, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations.
- Collaborate and provide technical leadership for internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Lead complex client-facing investigations and examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
INTRODUCTION
The application window will be open until at least August 06th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date.
Note: Google's hybrid workplace includes remote roles. By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following:
Remote locations: New York, USA; United States.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5 years of experience working end-to-end incident response investigations, analysis, or containment actions.
- 5 years of investigative experience with network forensics, malware triage analysis, cloud forensics, or disk and memory forensics.
- Ability to work non-standard hours, including working weekends, night shifts, holidays and on shift-based schedules as required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certifications in cloud platforms.
- Experience in Cloud incident response or forensics.
- Ability to communicate investigative findings and strategies to technical staff, executive leadership, legal counsel, and internal and external clients.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop documentation and explain technical details in a concise manner.
- Excellent time and project management skills.
ABOUT THE JOB
As an Incident Response Consultant, you will provide industry-leading incident response, assessment, transformation, managed detection and response, and training services with in-depth tactical support. You will help organizations effectively detect and respond to threats and reduce the overall impact of business risk before, during, and after an incident. You will be able to resolve security incidents quickly, effectively and at scale with complete incident response including investigation, containment, remediation, and crisis management. You will work on engagements including assisting clients in navigating technically complex and high-profile incidents, performing forensic analysis, threat hunting, and malware triage.
In this role, you will understand existing and emerging threat actors, and identify rapidly changing tools, tactics, and procedures of attackers. You will understand evolving attacker behavior and motivations, participate and manage large client-facing projects, and train and mentor other security consultants.
Part of Google Cloud, Mandiant is a recognized leader in dynamic cyber defense, threat intelligence and incident response services. Mandiant's cybersecurity expertise has earned the trust of security professionals and company executives around the world. Our unique combination of renowned frontline experience responding to some of the most complex breaches, nation-state grade threat intelligence, machine intelligence, and the industry's best security validation ensures that Mandiant knows more about today's advanced threats than anyone. Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $138000 - $201000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Recognize and codify attacker Tools, Tactics, and Procedures (TTPs) and Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations.
- Collaborate and provide technical leadership for internal and customer teams to investigate and contain incidents.
- Lead complex client-facing investigations and examine cloud, endpoint, and network-based sources of evidence.
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. See also Google's EEO Policy and EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form.
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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.