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Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
The Medtronic Legal function partners across the enterprise to enable business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk. This role sits within the legal team supporting Global Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity matters, serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise leaders responsible for information security, cyber resilience, product security, privacy, compliance, and risk management. The position provides legal guidance across Medtronic’s global operations, helping drive cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, incident preparedness, third-party risk management, and secure business transformation initiatives.
This position may be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Washington, D.C. and follows an onsite work model. Travel up to 25% may be required, primarily to Medtronic facilities to support business and legal priorities.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor on enterprise cybersecurity, information security, and technology risk matters across a global healthcare technology organization. This role partners closely with Global IT leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address evolving cybersecurity regulations, support strategic initiatives, manage legal risk, and help strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to Global IT Information Security leadership on cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
- Lead the development and enhancement of cybersecurity legal frameworks, policies, standards, governance processes, and internal controls supporting global operations.
- Advise business and functional leaders on cybersecurity considerations related to strategic initiatives, technology transformation efforts, and operational risk management.
- Support cybersecurity incident preparedness and response activities, including regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, enforcement actions, and litigation matters.
- Conduct cybersecurity legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business development activities, including integration and separation planning.
- Counsel stakeholders on third-party cybersecurity risk, supply chain resilience, and contractual risk mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
- Partner with product security, privacy, compliance, communications, and business counsel teams to support secure-by-design initiatives and enterprise cybersecurity programs.
- Monitor global cybersecurity regulatory, enforcement, and litigation developments and provide actionable guidance to business, legal, and compliance stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized US law school and 8+ years of legal experience, including experience advising on cybersecurity, information technology, and privacy matters.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state in the US or in Washington DC.
- Experience providing legal counsel on cybersecurity governance, compliance, regulatory, enforcement, and risk management matters.
- Experience advising cross-functional business and technology stakeholders on complex legal and operational cybersecurity issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating cybersecurity, information security, and third-party risk contractual provisions.
- Knowledge of global cybersecurity regulatory frameworks, investigations, audits, and enforcement trends.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or other business development activities.
- Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity and technology concepts effectively to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience partnering with enterprise risk management, insurance, privacy, compliance, or product security teams within a global organization.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $191,200.00 - $286,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Sep 2026
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
A Day in the Life
The Medtronic Legal function partners across the enterprise to enable business objectives while managing legal and regulatory risk. This role sits within the legal team supporting Global Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity matters, serving as a strategic advisor to enterprise leaders responsible for information security, cyber resilience, product security, privacy, compliance, and risk management. The position provides legal guidance across Medtronic’s global operations, helping drive cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, incident preparedness, third-party risk management, and secure business transformation initiatives.
This position may be based in Minneapolis, Minnesota or Washington, D.C. and follows an onsite work model. Travel up to 25% may be required, primarily to Medtronic facilities to support business and legal priorities.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor on enterprise cybersecurity, information security, and technology risk matters across a global healthcare technology organization. This role partners closely with Global IT leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to address evolving cybersecurity regulations, support strategic initiatives, manage legal risk, and help strengthen organizational cyber resilience.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary legal advisor to Global IT Information Security leadership on cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, enforcement matters, and enterprise risk management initiatives.
- Lead the development and enhancement of cybersecurity legal frameworks, policies, standards, governance processes, and internal controls supporting global operations.
- Advise business and functional leaders on cybersecurity considerations related to strategic initiatives, technology transformation efforts, and operational risk management.
- Support cybersecurity incident preparedness and response activities, including regulatory inquiries, investigations, audits, enforcement actions, and litigation matters.
- Conduct cybersecurity legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other business development activities, including integration and separation planning.
- Counsel stakeholders on third-party cybersecurity risk, supply chain resilience, and contractual risk mitigation strategies aligned with regulatory and business requirements.
- Partner with product security, privacy, compliance, communications, and business counsel teams to support secure-by-design initiatives and enterprise cybersecurity programs.
- Monitor global cybersecurity regulatory, enforcement, and litigation developments and provide actionable guidance to business, legal, and compliance stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized US law school and 8+ years of legal experience, including experience advising on cybersecurity, information technology, and privacy matters.
- Licensed to practice law and in good standing under the Bar of at least one state in the US or in Washington DC.
- Experience providing legal counsel on cybersecurity governance, compliance, regulatory, enforcement, and risk management matters.
- Experience advising cross-functional business and technology stakeholders on complex legal and operational cybersecurity issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating cybersecurity, information security, and third-party risk contractual provisions.
- Knowledge of global cybersecurity regulatory frameworks, investigations, audits, and enforcement trends.
- Experience supporting cybersecurity aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, or other business development activities.
- Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity and technology concepts effectively to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience partnering with enterprise risk management, insurance, privacy, compliance, or product security teams within a global organization.
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
Recruitment Fraud Alert
We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. Please keep the following in mind:
Apply only through official Medtronic channels. All legitimate Medtronic recruiting communications come from approved Medtronic platforms and official @medtronic.com email addresses.
Medtronic will never ask for payment or sensitive personal information (such as bank account or Social Security details) during early stages of the hiring process. Any such requests are not legitimate.
If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Medtronic, do not respond, click links, or open attachments.
If you have any questions, concerns regarding the authenticity of a communication alleged to have been made by or on behalf of Medtronic, please contact us immediately at AskHR@medtronic.com.
Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD): $191,200.00 - $286,800.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).
Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.
Further details are available at the link below:
Medtronic benefits and compensation plans
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. (“Medtronic”) in any position which will involve performing at least two (2) hours of work on average each week within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, you can find here a list of all material job duties of the specific job position which Medtronic reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment. Medtronic will consider for employment qualified job applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an IT Security Engineer
Map your degree to PERM requirements
PERM job descriptions must specify a minimum education requirement tied to the role. If your degree is in a related field like computer engineering or mathematics, document how your coursework covers information security to preempt DOL audit questions.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search data to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for IT Security Engineer or related cybersecurity titles. Firms with recent filings have already built the internal HR and legal infrastructure to sponsor you.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter IT Security Engineer roles by employers with green card sponsorship history. You'll see which companies have filed for cybersecurity roles specifically, saving weeks of manual OFLC disclosure data research.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before your offer
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, most employers will sponsor under EB-3. Push for EB-2 classification early if you hold a master's degree or can document progressive cybersecurity experience, since EB-2 priority dates are generally closer to current for most countries.
Negotiate PERM job duties before signing
The PERM application must describe your actual job duties. Review the draft labor certification carefully to confirm the listed tasks match your O*NET occupation profile for IT Security Engineers, since mismatches can trigger DOL audits that add six months or more to your timeline.
Prepare for the prevailing wage determination step
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from OFLC before filing PERM. Check the OFLC Wage Search yourself using your exact job title, work location, and Level II or III wage to verify the offered salary qualifies, since an underpaid offer restarts the process.
Green Card IT Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an IT Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most IT Security Engineer positions qualify under EB-3 when the job requires a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field. If the role requires a master's degree or the candidate holds one and can document specialized expertise, EB-2 classification is available. Your employer's immigration attorney will draft the PERM job description to match the correct category.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a three-year initial period, subject to the annual lottery, and does not lead directly to permanent residency. PERM green card sponsorship bypasses the lottery entirely, has no annual cap at the petition stage, and results in lawful permanent residency. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
Where can I find IT Security Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search IT Security Engineer roles filtered by employers with documented green card and PERM sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies that don't sponsor. This significantly narrows your search to employers who have already cleared the legal and HR hurdles required for employment-based permanent residency.
Can my employer sponsor me for a green card while I'm on an H-1B for this role?
Yes. Many IT Security Engineers begin the PERM process while working on H-1B status. Filing the I-140 petition early is strategically important because it locks in your priority date. Under AC21 portability rules, once your I-140 has been approved for 180 days and an immigrant visa number is available, you can also change employers without losing your place in the green card queue.
What documentation do I need to support an IT Security Engineer PERM application?
You'll need transcripts confirming your degree in a qualifying field, an employment verification letter documenting your cybersecurity experience, and any professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH that the job description lists as requirements. Your employer's attorney will use the O*NET occupation profile for IT Security Engineers to align the PERM job duties with DOL expectations and reduce audit risk.