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Cloud Security Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Roles involving cloud infrastructure security, zero-trust architecture, and compliance frameworks consistently meet the specialty occupation threshold that supports permanent residency sponsorship.
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Get Access To All JobsWhere Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview:
The Sr. Cloud Security Engineer will report to the AVP of Cloud / Network Security and will be an involved member of the SecArc Engineering team. The individual fulfilling this role must display an in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies related to Cloud, security, networking, and compliance and contribute to the firm’s IT security strategy and roadmap.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the thorough documentation of implementations, via technical documentation and run-books
- Responsible for input and feedback on security architectures
- Apply adept understanding and experience with systems automation platforms and technologies
- Partake in efforts that shape the organization’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments
- Direct and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating Cyber Security controls
- Collaborate with application developers and database administrators to deliver creative solutions to difficult technology challenges and business requirements
- Execute security architectures for cloud, hybrid/cloud systems
- Responsible for automating security controls, data, and processes to provide improved metrics and operational support
- Employ cloud-based APIs when suitable to write network/system level tools for safeguarding cloud environments
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls
- Spot and execute new security technologies and best practices into the company’s Cloud offerings
- Evaluate security posture, create reports, and make recommendations as needed
- Ensure compliance with organizational security rules and standards
- Coordinate response to information security incidents
- Member of on-call rotation
- Performs other job related duties or special projects as assigned
- Create, update, and maintain security architecture standards and best practices
- Conduct authorized cloud security assessments on a schedule basis and report the gaps in a meaningful way with potential solutions
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience conducting security assessments on AWS and Azure/Office 365
- 5+ years hands on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems and cloud provider ecosystems like Amazon AWS
- 5+ years of practical knowledge of AWS and Azure foundation services related to compute, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security, deployment and management, automation technologies
- 5+ years of experience designing and deploying micro services architectures (AWS EKS, Docker, etc.)
- 2+ years experience with AWS Well-Architected framework; experience with framework reviews and adoption
Preferences:
- Extensive experience architecting, designing, and programming applications and ample experience in high level programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Visual Basic
- Familiarity using AWS Cloud Services (EC2, DynamoDB, API Gateway, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53, etc.)
- Demonstrates understanding of IAM principles, including role-based access control, SSO, least-privilege access, and user lifecycle management (provisioning, deprovisioning, and governance)
- Understanding of complex enterprise environments and current technology areas like cloud and mobility
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills: Must have the necessary technical skills to constantly monitor systems to identify threats and vulnerability, execute security architecture, and ensure there are no external threats
- Strong understanding of cloud architectures, design, and workload transition challenges
Pay Range:
$100,631.00 - $167,787.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
Where Ambition Meets Innovation
Build a career that matches all your initiative with an impressive dose of innovation. From cutting-edge resources and a collaborative environment to the freedom to make an impact and more, you’ll find the ingredients you need at LPL Financial to shape your success while helping clients pursue their financial goals.
Job Overview:
The Sr. Cloud Security Engineer will report to the AVP of Cloud / Network Security and will be an involved member of the SecArc Engineering team. The individual fulfilling this role must display an in-depth understanding of new trends and technologies related to Cloud, security, networking, and compliance and contribute to the firm’s IT security strategy and roadmap.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the thorough documentation of implementations, via technical documentation and run-books
- Responsible for input and feedback on security architectures
- Apply adept understanding and experience with systems automation platforms and technologies
- Partake in efforts that shape the organization’s security policies and standards for use in cloud environments
- Direct and influence multi-disciplinary teams in implementing and operating Cyber Security controls
- Collaborate with application developers and database administrators to deliver creative solutions to difficult technology challenges and business requirements
- Execute security architectures for cloud, hybrid/cloud systems
- Responsible for automating security controls, data, and processes to provide improved metrics and operational support
- Employ cloud-based APIs when suitable to write network/system level tools for safeguarding cloud environments
- Stay abreast of emerging security threats, vulnerabilities, and controls
- Spot and execute new security technologies and best practices into the company’s Cloud offerings
- Evaluate security posture, create reports, and make recommendations as needed
- Ensure compliance with organizational security rules and standards
- Coordinate response to information security incidents
- Member of on-call rotation
- Performs other job related duties or special projects as assigned
- Create, update, and maintain security architecture standards and best practices
- Conduct authorized cloud security assessments on a schedule basis and report the gaps in a meaningful way with potential solutions
What are we looking for?
We want strong collaborators who can deliver a world-class client experience. We are looking for people who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are client-focused, team oriented, and are able to execute in a way that encourages creativity and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience conducting security assessments on AWS and Azure/Office 365
- 5+ years hands on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems and cloud provider ecosystems like Amazon AWS
- 5+ years of practical knowledge of AWS and Azure foundation services related to compute, network, storage, content delivery, administration and security, deployment and management, automation technologies
- 5+ years of experience designing and deploying micro services architectures (AWS EKS, Docker, etc.)
- 2+ years experience with AWS Well-Architected framework; experience with framework reviews and adoption
Preferences:
- Extensive experience architecting, designing, and programming applications and ample experience in high level programming languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Visual Basic
- Familiarity using AWS Cloud Services (EC2, DynamoDB, API Gateway, RDS, Lambda, CloudFront, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Route 53, etc.)
- Demonstrates understanding of IAM principles, including role-based access control, SSO, least-privilege access, and user lifecycle management (provisioning, deprovisioning, and governance)
- Understanding of complex enterprise environments and current technology areas like cloud and mobility
- Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills: Must have the necessary technical skills to constantly monitor systems to identify threats and vulnerability, execute security architecture, and ensure there are no external threats
- Strong understanding of cloud architectures, design, and workload transition challenges
Pay Range:
$100,631.00 - $167,787.00
Actual base salary varies based on factors, including but not limited to, relevant skill, prior experience, education, base salary of internal peers, demonstrated performance, and geographic location. Additionally, LPL Total Rewards package is highly competitive, designed to support your success at work, at home, and at play – such as 401K matching, health benefits, employee stock options, paid time off, volunteer time off, and more. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that LPL has to offer!
Company Overview:
LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: LPLA) is among the fastest growing wealth management firms in the U.S. As a leader in the financial advisor-mediated marketplace, LPL supports over 32,000 financial advisors and the wealth management practices of approximately 1,100 financial institutions, servicing and custodying approximately $2.3 trillion in brokerage and advisory assets on behalf of approximately 8 million Americans. The firm provides a wide range of advisor affiliation models, investment solutions, fintech tools and practice management services, ensuring that advisors and institutions have the flexibility to choose the business model, services, and technology resources they need to run thriving businesses.
At LPL, independence means that advisors and institution leaders have the freedom they deserve to choose the business model, services, and technology resources that allow them to run a thriving business. They have the flexibility to do business their way. And they have the freedom to manage their client relationships, because they know their clients best. Simply put, we take care of our advisors and institutions, so they can take care of their clients.
Join the LPL team and help us make a difference by turning life’s aspirations into financial realities. Please log in or create an account to apply to this position. Principals only. EOE.
Information on Interviews:
LPL will only communicate with a job applicant directly from an @lplfinancial.com email address and will never conduct an interview online or in a chatroom forum. During an interview, LPL will not request any form of payment from the applicant, or information regarding an applicant’s bank or credit card. Should you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact LPL’s Human Resources Solutions Center at (855) 575-6947.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Cloud Security Engineer
Document your cloud certifications strategically
PERM petitions for Cloud Security Engineers often hinge on the degree-job nexus. Certifications like CCSP, CISSP, or AWS Security Specialty don't replace a bachelor's degree, but they strengthen the EB-2 specialty occupation argument when your degree field doesn't directly map to security.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data to identify employers who have filed PERM applications for Cloud Security Engineer or related SOC codes. Past filings signal an established sponsorship workflow, which cuts negotiation time once you receive an offer.
Use Migrate Mate to find green card sponsoring roles
Filter your Cloud Security Engineer job search by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles where PERM sponsorship is confirmed, so you're not guessing at employer willingness mid-process.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 path before accepting an offer
If your role requires an advanced degree or you can demonstrate specialized expertise, push for EB-2 classification. EB-3 has slower priority date movement for India and China nationals, so the category filed can affect your wait by years, not months.
Request the prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must file a Prevailing Wage Determination with DOL before starting PERM. Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer against Level I through Level IV wages for cloud security roles in your metro area before negotiations close.
Protect your status during the I-485 waiting period
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you can file to adjust status. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days, AC21 portability lets you change employers without restarting PERM, provided the new role is in the same or similar occupational classification.
Green Card Cloud Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Cloud Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Cloud Security Engineer positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how your employer structures the job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires a master's degree or the equivalent in education plus experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree as the minimum, which describes most cloud security postings. Your employer's attorneys will determine the classification based on the actual duties and requirements listed in the PERM application.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Cloud Security Engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while PERM is the first stage of permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities. PERM requires your employer to run a supervised recruitment process demonstrating no qualified U.S. worker is available. The full PERM-to-green card timeline typically runs two to four years for most nationals, but it leads to permanent status rather than a visa requiring repeated renewal.
What does the PERM recruitment process look like for a Cloud Security Engineer position?
Your employer must post the Cloud Security Engineer role using DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including print advertisements, job postings, and internal notices, over a 30-day supervised recruitment window. If no qualified U.S. applicant accepts the position, the employer files the ETA 9089 form with DOL. USCIS then adjudicates the I-140 immigrant petition once PERM is certified. The job duties and requirements in those ads become binding, so the role description should match your actual work.
How do I find Cloud Security Engineer jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Search specifically for employers with documented PERM filing history for security roles rather than relying on job postings that mention sponsorship vaguely. Migrate Mate filters Cloud Security Engineer roles by verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have already run the PERM process for similar positions, which significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship conversation falling apart after an offer.
Can I change employers while my green card application is in progress?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 has been approved. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as the one your PERM was filed under. Cloud security roles with overlapping duties and the same SOC code typically qualify, but you'll want USCIS to confirm portability before resigning from your current employer.