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Configuration Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL. Positions requiring systems configuration across enterprise software, networking, or hardware fall under specialty occupation criteria. Sponsorship is employer-initiated, so targeting companies with active PERM filing history accelerates your path to permanent residency.
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Get Access To All JobsRole: Secure Configuration Management Compliance Analyst
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a driven and analytical Secure Configuration Management Compliance Analyst. A candidate should have around five years of experience in security configuration management and be comfortable working as an individual contributor, with excellent communication skills, and occasionally representing the department on broader initiatives.
Why this role is important to us
The analyst role ensures that our IT systems and infrastructure maintain compliance with security policies and standards, protecting our organization from vulnerabilities and threats. As part of State Street’s broader technology risk and controls strategy, the SCM Program Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining our security posture by ensuring that configurations are monitored, evaluated, and remain compliant. This work will help mitigate risks and safeguard the organization data, assets, and reputation.
What you will be responsible for
Compliance Oversight and Governance:
- Monitor system configurations to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices
- Detect non-compliance issues and notify relevant stakeholders promptly
Stakeholder Engagement and Remediation:
- Work closely with IT and security teams to address and remediate compliance violations
- Facilitate effective communication among departments to ensure swift resolution of issues
Metrics and Reporting:
- Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate configuration compliance
- Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting potential risks and remediation progress
Process Development and Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance security configuration management processes
- Implement improvements and drive initiatives that strengthen compliance and security measures
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Ability to analyze complex data sets related to configurations, identify patterns, and pinpoint non-compliance issues effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to convey complex compliance issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a security compliance or related role
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as CIS, NIST, or ISO 27001
- Experience with compliance tracking and reporting tools
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $157,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Role: Secure Configuration Management Compliance Analyst
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a driven and analytical Secure Configuration Management Compliance Analyst. A candidate should have around five years of experience in security configuration management and be comfortable working as an individual contributor, with excellent communication skills, and occasionally representing the department on broader initiatives.
Why this role is important to us
The analyst role ensures that our IT systems and infrastructure maintain compliance with security policies and standards, protecting our organization from vulnerabilities and threats. As part of State Street’s broader technology risk and controls strategy, the SCM Program Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in maintaining our security posture by ensuring that configurations are monitored, evaluated, and remain compliant. This work will help mitigate risks and safeguard the organization data, assets, and reputation.
What you will be responsible for
Compliance Oversight and Governance:
- Monitor system configurations to ensure compliance with security policies, standards, and best practices
- Detect non-compliance issues and notify relevant stakeholders promptly
Stakeholder Engagement and Remediation:
- Work closely with IT and security teams to address and remediate compliance violations
- Facilitate effective communication among departments to ensure swift resolution of issues
Metrics and Reporting:
- Develop and maintain metrics to evaluate configuration compliance
- Prepare regular reports for management and stakeholders, highlighting potential risks and remediation progress
Process Development and Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance security configuration management processes
- Implement improvements and drive initiatives that strengthen compliance and security measures
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Ability to analyze complex data sets related to configurations, identify patterns, and pinpoint non-compliance issues effectively.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to convey complex compliance issues clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks
- Capability to work independently and collaboratively
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in a security compliance or related role
- A Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Knowledge of security frameworks and standards such as CIS, NIST, or ISO 27001
- Experience with compliance tracking and reporting tools
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $157,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Configuration Specialist
Document your configuration credentials precisely
PERM requires your degree field to align directly with the Configuration Specialist role. If your degree is in a related discipline like computer science or electrical engineering, prepare a credential evaluation showing that alignment before applying to sponsored positions.
Target employers with PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under SOC codes for computer support or network occupations. Employers who have sponsored similar roles before understand the process and are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Narrow your job search to Configuration Specialist roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship activity. Migrate Mate surfaces employers by PERM filing history, so you spend time pursuing offers where sponsorship is already established practice.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility early
EB-2 applies if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive configuration experience. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Confirm which category fits your background before the employer drafts the job description for PERM.
Negotiate the PERM job description before signing
The DOL-approved job description locks in the minimum requirements for your green card. Ensure it reflects your actual duties and credentials accurately, since requirements inflated beyond what the role truly needs can create problems during adjustment of status.
Understand the PERM recruitment audit risk
DOL audits a percentage of PERM applications and requests proof that the employer genuinely could not find a qualified U.S. worker. Ask your prospective employer whether they have completed PERM cases before and confirm they retain recruitment records for the mandatory retention period.
Green Card Configuration Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Configuration Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Configuration Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 when the role requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field such as information technology, computer science, or systems engineering. EB-2 applies when the employer can demonstrate the position genuinely requires an advanced degree or when you hold a bachelor's degree combined with at least five years of progressive, specialized configuration experience.
How does green card sponsorship through PERM differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, and EB-3 green cards face no annual lottery. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take two to four years for most countries, compared to the H-1B visa's faster initial authorization. For nationals from high-backlog countries like India or China, priority date wait times extend significantly beyond that baseline.
What documentation should I prepare before asking an employer to sponsor my green card?
Pull together your academic transcripts and a foreign credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., your employment history in configuration or systems roles, any vendor certifications relevant to the platforms you work on, and reference letters confirming your years of specialized experience. The PERM job description must align with your actual background, so having these documents organized before the offer stage prevents delays.
How do I find Configuration Specialist jobs where employers are already willing to sponsor a green card?
Search for employers with a demonstrated history of PERM filings in technical occupations rather than cold-applying and hoping sponsorship comes up. Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with active green card sponsorship history, letting you focus your applications on companies that have already committed to the PERM process for roles like yours.
Can my employer start PERM sponsorship while I'm working on an H-1B?
Yes, and starting early is advisable. Employers can file a PERM application while you're in H-1B status, and an approved I-140 petition gives you access to H-1B extensions beyond the standard six-year limit once you reach year five. USCIS allows this under AC21 portability rules, which protect your priority date if you later change employers in a same or similar role.