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Application Security Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available before filing your I-140 petition. Security engineering's specialized degree and skills requirements make PERM approvals straightforward for most sponsoring employers.
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At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
- Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
- Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
POSITION TITLE
Application Security Engineer
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond, Va., Lynchburg, Va.
YOUR ROLE
As an Application Security Engineer you will manage the technologies and processes supporting secure application development in both physical datacenter and cloud environments. You will be responsible for providing application security services and support to internal partners to ensure adherence to the policies and standards of the company. As an ideal candidate you will have 5+ years of experience in a Security Engineering role with proven experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, and experience securing applications in cloud environments.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Manage and support application vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to design secure applications, test applications for security weakness, and partner on remediation of identified issues.
- Work with key stakeholders to identify, respond to, and remediate information security issues.
- Coordinate the orchestration, automation, and management of security technologies and platforms.
- Support day-to-day life cycle management, including identification, threat assessment, threat modeling and risk avoidance.
- Create reasonable and actionable reports showing direct impact to the security posture.
- Define and implement meaningful metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls through Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and security scorecards.
- Serve as a subject-matter-expert for Application Security; act as a key point of contact for critical issues, security risk assessments and triaging CI/CD issues with partners and stakeholders.
- Evaluate business and technical requirements to identify and implement tools, processes, and technologies to improve our security posture in our environments.
- Ensure the continuous improvement of existing compliance processes.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Computer Science or similar degree
- Experience using vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling.
- Formal experience with threat modeling.
- Experience leading projects, initiatives, and resources through direct and indirect leadership.
- Deep knowledge of Assessing and prioritization of Risk with an ability to think like a bad actor and use that context to conduct threat models.
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) Concepts.
- Experience implementing secure Software Development Lifecycle programs.
- Familiarity with technical security controls, guidelines, and frameworks outlined by standards such as SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53.
- Ability to automate tasks and code solutions to repetitive problems.
- Scripting or programming experience (Java, .NET, HTML, Ruby, PHP, Perl, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with penetration testing and web application assessment.
- Experience assessing software compliance with HIPAA, PHI, PII and PCI regulations.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & WELL-BEING
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
INTRODUCTION
At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make it about others. We do what’s best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
- Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
- Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
POSITION TITLE
Application Security Engineer
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond, Va., Lynchburg, Va.
YOUR ROLE
As an Application Security Engineer you will manage the technologies and processes supporting secure application development in both physical datacenter and cloud environments. You will be responsible for providing application security services and support to internal partners to ensure adherence to the policies and standards of the company. As an ideal candidate you will have 5+ years of experience in a Security Engineering role with proven experience in Application Security, DevSecOps, and experience securing applications in cloud environments.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
- Manage and support application vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to design secure applications, test applications for security weakness, and partner on remediation of identified issues.
- Work with key stakeholders to identify, respond to, and remediate information security issues.
- Coordinate the orchestration, automation, and management of security technologies and platforms.
- Support day-to-day life cycle management, including identification, threat assessment, threat modeling and risk avoidance.
- Create reasonable and actionable reports showing direct impact to the security posture.
- Define and implement meaningful metrics to measure the effectiveness of security controls through Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and security scorecards.
- Serve as a subject-matter-expert for Application Security; act as a key point of contact for critical issues, security risk assessments and triaging CI/CD issues with partners and stakeholders.
- Evaluate business and technical requirements to identify and implement tools, processes, and technologies to improve our security posture in our environments.
- Ensure the continuous improvement of existing compliance processes.
WHAT YOU BRING:
- Computer Science or similar degree
- Experience using vulnerability scanning technologies, AST platforms, and cloud security tooling.
- Formal experience with threat modeling.
- Experience leading projects, initiatives, and resources through direct and indirect leadership.
- Deep knowledge of Assessing and prioritization of Risk with an ability to think like a bad actor and use that context to conduct threat models.
- Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) and Policy as Code (PaC) Concepts.
- Experience implementing secure Software Development Lifecycle programs.
- Familiarity with technical security controls, guidelines, and frameworks outlined by standards such as SOC2, ISO 27001, NIST 800-53.
- Ability to automate tasks and code solutions to repetitive problems.
- Scripting or programming experience (Java, .NET, HTML, Ruby, PHP, Perl, C#, Python, JavaScript, PowerShell, Bash)
- Experience with penetration testing and web application assessment.
- Experience assessing software compliance with HIPAA, PHI, PII and PCI regulations.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & WELL-BEING
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Application Security Engineer
Match your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in a related field. Document your appsec specialization, penetration testing certifications, and any advanced coursework before your employer starts the PERM audit.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for employers who have previously filed PERM certifications for security engineering titles. Companies with a filing history have established internal processes, meaning your case moves faster than at first-time sponsors.
Find green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter Application Security Engineer roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have sponsored foreign workers for similar titles, saving weeks of manual research before your first outreach.
Clarify job duties to satisfy PERM specificity
PERM requires your employer to advertise the exact role being sponsored. If your duties span both software development and security, work with HR to draft a job description that reflects the appsec scope accurately, or a misclassified posting risks DOL rejection.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before accepting an offer
Your employer must run a mandatory 30-day DOL recruitment period and then wait 30 days before filing. Confirm this timeline during offer negotiations so your start date, any OPT or H-1B visa expiration, and the PERM filing window align without a gap in authorization.
Request concurrent I-485 filing if your priority date is current
If the Visa Bulletin shows your EB-2 or EB-3 priority date is current at the time your I-140 is approved, ask your employer to file your I-485 adjustment of status concurrently. This can cut months off your wait for a green card.
Green Card Application Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Application Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Application Security Engineer positions qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or equivalent experience in a specialized security discipline. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer chooses the category when filing the PERM labor certification, so the job description's stated minimum requirements are what determines eligibility, not your personal credentials alone.
How is the green card process different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B is a temporary status subject to annual cap lotteries and six-year limits. Green card sponsorship through PERM and an I-140 petition leads to permanent residency with no renewal concerns. There is no cap on EB-2 and EB-3 filings themselves, though per-country backlogs can extend wait times for nationals of India and China. The PERM process also requires your employer to run active recruitment, which H-1B does not.
What documentation do I need to support a PERM filing as an Application Security Engineer?
You'll need degree transcripts, any professional certifications like CISSP, CEH, or OSCP, and a detailed employment history showing progressive responsibility in application security. If your foreign degree is not from a U.S. institution, a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required. USCIS and DOL both review these records during the I-140 and PERM audit stages.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor green cards for security engineering roles?
Search for Application Security Engineer positions filtered by green card sponsorship on Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces employers with a documented history of PERM filings for similar titles, so you can prioritize outreach to companies that have already navigated the process rather than starting conversations with employers who are unfamiliar with it.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B, and will my status be protected?
Yes. Employers can file a PERM labor certification and an I-140 petition while you're in valid H-1B status. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, you gain significant flexibility to change employers or roles without losing your place in the green card queue. USCIS administers the I-140 stage after DOL certifies the PERM.