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Cybersecurity Intern roles can qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, with most positions falling under EB-3 for degreed professionals or EB-2 for advanced-degree candidates. Employers file with DOL and USCIS to permanently sponsor you, bypassing annual visa lottery concerns entirely.
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INTRODUCTION
Zions Bancorporation’s Cybersecurity team is transforming what it means to work for a financial institution. With a commitment to protecting our bank and providing our community, clients, and colleagues the best experience possible for over 150 years. Help us transform our workforce of the future, today.
We are seeking a Cybersecurity Analyst to join Zions Bancorporation’s Enterprise Information Security (EIS) Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) team. The Cybersecurity Analyst will support the day‑to‑day coordination of the Bank’s GLBA 501(b) Safeguard Program by organizing reporting, performing workflows, tracking remediation activities, and facilitating communication among key stakeholders across the enterprise. The GLBA analyst ensures program tasks progress on schedule, documentation remains current, and stakeholders receive the information and support needed to meet GLBA requirements.
The Cybersecurity Analyst will play a key role in identifying and communicating risk through involvement in the annual risk assessment, and the creation of the annual report that is provided to the Board of Directors. They design and enhance processes that operationalize key elements of the information security program. By working with other teams across Zions to ensure that identified risks are mitigated, you will also gain key insights into today’s evolving and complex risk and regulatory landscape. The Cybersecurity Analyst also collaborates with internal cybersecurity teams, business stakeholders, and technology teams to support the development and execution of a comprehensive information security program.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Cybersecurity Analyst will:
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Coordinate the program risk assessment, and creation of a GLBA annual report that is provided to the Board of Directors.
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Coordinate and maintain key GLBA stakeholders to gather information needed for program reporting activities and control execution.
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Support senior cybersecurity leaders by preparing draft materials for program updates, dashboards, and operational reviews.
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Track formal improvement areas and remediation items across all GLBA domains, ensuring owners provide updates and evidence. Maintain structured remediation logs with statuses, due dates, dependencies, and risk impact and escalate overdue or stalled remediation items to senior GRC leadership.
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Collect, organize, and validate control evidence across Program control owners, ensure evidence meets quality standards (accuracy, completeness, timeliness), and maintain audit‑ready evidence repositories and version‑controlled documentation.
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Update the risk register with new risks, mitigation notes, and status changes. Ensure risks are correctly mapped to domains and remediation items and coordinate with control owners to validate progress and document updates.
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Review and prioritize alerts from the compliance platform to drive visibility and awareness into the evolving regulatory landscape to understand new or changing security requirements.
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Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Familiarity and understanding of key laws and regulations that influence information security practices and trigger security requirements within the financial services sector, including the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act.
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Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and other relevant authoritative resources, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF), NIST 800-53, and the Federal Financial Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Booklets, such as the Information Security Booklet.
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Proficiency in information security domains, including policies and standards, cyber risk management, regulatory compliance, Identity Access Management and others. Experience with GRC platforms preferred.
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Ability to lead cross-functional, multi-disciplinary projects and collaborate with high-performing teams and individuals across the organization to accomplish common goals.
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Bachelor’s degree in a related field (cybersecurity, information technology, information systems) or equivalent experience in cybersecurity, information technology, or other directly related technical experience.
LOCATION
This position is fully in office (5 days a week) at the Zions Technology Center - 7860 South Bingham Junction Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047
The Zions Technology Center is a 400,000-square-foot technology campus in Midvale, Utah. Located on the former Sharon Steel Mill superfund site, the sustainably built campus is the company’s primary technology and operations center. This modern and environmentally friendly technology center enables Zions to compete for the best technology talent in the state while providing team members with an exceptional work environment with features such as:
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Electric vehicle charging stations and close proximity to Historic Gardner Village UTA TRAX station.
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At least 75% of the building is powered by on-site renewable solar energy.
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Access to outdoor recreation, parks, trails, shareable bikes and locker rooms.
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Large modern cafe with a healthy and diverse menu.
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Healthy indoor environment with ample natural light and fresh air.
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LEED-certified sustainable building that features include the use of low VOC-emitting construction materials.
BENEFITS
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Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - START DAY ONE!
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Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance.
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Health Savings (HSA), Flexible Spending (FSA) and dependent care accounts.
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Paid Training, Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 Paid Federal Holidays.
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401(k) plan with company match, Profit Sharing, competitive compensation in line with work experience.
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Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
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Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees.
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Employee Ambassador preferred banking products.
Apply now if you have a passion for impactful outcomes, enjoy working collaboratively with co-workers, and want to make a difference for the clients and communities we serve.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Cybersecurity Intern
Document your cybersecurity credentials now
PERM requires proof your education directly matches the role. Gather transcripts, certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CEH, and any coursework in network security or cryptography before your employer files the labor certification with DOL.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Not every company that hires cybersecurity interns will sponsor green cards. Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify which employers have filed PERM applications for cybersecurity roles, then prioritize those companies in your job search.
Clarify sponsorship intent before accepting offers
Ask directly during the offer stage whether the employer will initiate PERM within your internship or convert you to a full-time sponsored role. A verbal commitment means nothing without a written sponsorship agreement.
Understand how the EB-3 timeline affects your status
PERM labor certification alone can take six to twelve months, followed by I-140 adjudication and adjustment of status. Plan your current visa status accordingly so you maintain lawful presence throughout the entire green card process.
Search green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers actively sponsoring EB-2 and EB-3 green cards for cybersecurity roles using Migrate Mate. The platform surfaces companies with verified employment-based sponsorship history, saving you from cold-applying to employers who won't file PERM.
Verify your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Check the O*NET profile for cybersecurity analyst and related titles to confirm the position requires a specific bachelor's degree field. USCIS scrutinizes internship-level roles more closely, so your job duties must align with the degree requirement stated in the PERM application.
Green Card Cybersecurity Intern: Frequently Asked Questions
Can a cybersecurity internship actually lead to a green card?
Yes, but only if the employer sponsors you through the PERM labor certification process, which is tied to a specific permanent position rather than the internship itself. Most employers sponsor green cards for full-time conversions after the internship ends. The PERM filing, I-140 petition, and adjustment of status together establish your path to lawful permanent residency.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for cybersecurity roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, so selection isn't guaranteed. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads directly to permanent residency with no lottery. EB-3 sponsorship has no annual cap concerns for most nationalities, and once your I-140 is approved, your priority date is locked regardless of future employer changes.
Which green card category covers cybersecurity intern positions?
Most cybersecurity intern roles fall under EB-3 for professionals, which requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like computer science, information security, or electrical engineering. If the position requires a master's degree or you hold advanced credentials that support an advanced-degree requirement, the role may qualify under EB-2 instead. Your employer's attorney determines the category based on the job's minimum requirements.
How do I find cybersecurity internships that offer green card sponsorship?
Start your search on Migrate Mate, which filters job listings by employers with active employment-based green card sponsorship history. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, the platform can surface companies that have genuinely sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 petitions for cybersecurity roles, helping you focus your applications where sponsorship is realistic.
What happens to my green card sponsorship if I leave the internship early?
If your employer has not yet filed the PERM application, leaving ends the sponsorship process entirely. If PERM has been filed and your I-140 approved, you may have portability rights under AC21 after 180 days, but those rights apply to a comparable full-time role, not a return to internship status. Consult an immigration attorney before making any job changes mid-process.