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Information Security Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document recruitment efforts before filing an I-140 immigrant petition. Roles demanding specialized expertise in network defense, threat analysis, or compliance frameworks often support EB-2 advanced-degree filings, while EB-3 covers qualified professionals at the skilled-worker level.
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At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Are you passionate about protecting critical assets and enabling innovation? Join our team and be the driving force behind a secure and resilient enterprise. We’re seeking a strategic and hands-on Manager of Information Security to advance our information security posture, deliver resilience, and steer cyber risk management across the organization. You’ll lead cross-functional teams, build relationships, and champion a culture that values security while seamlessly integrating business needs.
Insitu, located in Bingen, WA, has pioneered the design, manufacturing and operation of high-performance Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) with superior payload capabilities. We are on a mission to be the world’s most trusted partner; developing and integrating world-class solutions that support customer success in the most challenging environments.
What you’ll do:
- Develop and implement an enterprise-wide information security and cyber strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate security risks while ensuring compliance with regulatory and industry standards.
- Oversee information security operations, including threat intelligence, vulnerability management, and incident response.
- Maintain and enforce security frameworks, policies, and industry regulations such as “NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Risk Management Framework (RMF), CMMC".
- Guide the selection, deployment, and ongoing management of security technologies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, endpoint protection, SIEM, identity and access management, and encryption solutions.
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into technical and operational architectures; collaborate effectively with legal, IT, engineering, and executive leadership.
- Lead and coordinate vulnerability management initiatives: scanning, penetration testing, risk-based remediation, and patch management oversight.
- Oversee third-party cybersecurity risk management, including vendor assessments, SOC report analysis, cloud security evaluations, ongoing monitoring, and remediation tracking.
- Maintain organizational security resilience: support business continuity and disaster recovery plans, incident response procedures, and tabletop exercises.
- Lead information security and cyber security audits, exams, and regulatory readiness efforts.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop the Information Security and Cyber team; drive accountability, performance, and professional growth.
- Provide regular status reporting and actionable recommendations to leadership; foster a culture committed to continuous maturity and measurable improvement.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, cybersecurity, computer science, information systems, or related discipline.
- 3–5 years of progressive information security, cybersecurity, IT governance, or risk management experience.
- Demonstrated hands-on expertise with common security technologies (e.g., Firewalls, SIEM, Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems, VPNs, NACs, EDR tools, DNS, DLP, IAM).
- Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure (on-premises and cloud), networking, and emerging technologies.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, networking, and cloud environments.
- Experience in highly regulated industries such as defense, aerospace, or government.
- Proficiency in information security operations, vulnerability management, threat intelligence, penetration testing, and third-party cybersecurity risk management programs.
- Ability to review and advise on technical architectures (cloud, network, application, and endpoint) for security risks.
- Experience supporting business continuity, disaster recovery, ransomware preparedness, and cyber resilience initiatives.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills; able to communicate technical concepts to all audiences.
- Knowledge of security governance best practices.
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Experience leading people or teams.
- Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, GIAC, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with security frameworks such as CMMC and RMF.
- Experience with security audits, regulatory reviews, and incident management.
In-Office Requirement Statement: (Hybrid) This position is eligible for hybrid work. It is our strong preference that this position is on-site 3 days per week to allow for maximum collaboration and connection to the team and product. However, depending on the candidate’s location, experience, and qualifications, we may have some flexibility in the frequency of on-site days.
Visit our Careers - Insitu page to learn more about our benefits, 9/80 work schedule and flexible work model.
At Insitu, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
Insitu also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability programs and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire.
Please note that the salary information show below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience, qualifications and work location.
Typical Hiring Range: 133,000.00 - 182,600.00
Insitu is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Your Benefits
No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.
- Generous company match to your 401(k).
- Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
- Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
- Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
These programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other conditions, which may differ for employees of certain subsidiaries or business units, or union-represented employees depending on bargaining agreement terms. If this information conflicts with the program documents, the latter shall control. This material is informational only.
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Align your credentials to PERM wage levels
Before applying, look up your target job titles in the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your experience maps to Level III or IV wage tiers. Employers filing PERM at lower wage levels for senior security roles face audit risk, which can slow your case by a year or more.
Document your security certifications strategically
CISSP, CISM, and CCSP credentials carry weight in PERM job descriptions that list certifications as requirements. Get foreign-credential equivalency letters issued before your employer drafts the prevailing wage request so your qualifications are reflected from the start.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Use Migrate Mate to filter Information Security Engineer roles by green card sponsorship history, so you're focusing on employers who've completed PERM filings for this occupation rather than those encountering the process for the first time with your case.
Understand how SOC codes affect your EB-2 eligibility
DOL assigns Standard Occupational Classification codes to each PERM application. If an employer codes your role under a general IT category rather than the specific Information Security Analysts SOC, your case may not support EB-2 advanced-degree filing, even with a master's degree.
Ask about PERM audit timelines during offer negotiations
PERM audits triggered by DOL add six to eighteen months to the process. Before accepting an offer, ask whether the employer has filed PERM for this role before and whether they use outside counsel, both of which reduce audit exposure for security-specific job descriptions.
Verify the employer's recruitment record meets PERM rules
PERM requires employers to conduct specific recruitment steps, including print advertising and internal postings, before filing. Security roles are frequently audited by DOL, so confirm your employer's HR team has run PERM recruitment correctly rather than relying on general hiring activity.
Green Card Information Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Information Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the position's stated requirements. EB-2 applies when the employer's PERM job description requires a master's degree or equivalent, which many senior security roles legitimately do. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. The employer's attorney drafts the job description, so the degree requirement written into the PERM filing determines which category fits your case.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for security engineers?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and annual lottery exposure. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no cap concerns at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition, making the total timeline significantly longer than an H-1B visa transfer.
Why do Information Security Engineer PERM filings get audited so frequently?
DOL audits security roles at higher rates because job descriptions often list requirements that DOL considers narrowly tailored to a specific candidate rather than the open market. Requirements like employer-specific security clearances, proprietary platform experience, or certification combinations that few candidates hold can trigger scrutiny. Employers with experienced immigration counsel typically draft descriptions that meet PERM's business necessity standard without triggering automatic audit flags.
How can I find employers who actually sponsor green cards for security roles?
The most direct approach is to search by employers with verified PERM filing history for Information Security Engineer positions. Migrate Mate lets you filter roles specifically by green card sponsorship, so you're not wasting applications on companies that support H-1B transfers but have never completed a PERM filing for a security position.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is approved but before I have my green card?
Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in the adjustment of status process for 180 days or more, portability rules allow you to change to a same or similar occupational role without restarting the process. Information Security Engineer positions generally qualify as similar to other cybersecurity and network protection roles under USCIS portability analysis, but the new role must match the occupational category in your approved I-140.