Green Card Lead Security Engineer Jobs

Lead Security Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Nationals from high-demand countries should factor in priority-date backlogs when planning their green card sponsorship timeline.

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Lead Security Engineer
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Lead Security Engineer
Truist
Richmond, Virginia
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations
$160k - $195k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Network Security Engineer
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Lead Network Security Engineer
M&T Bank
Wilmington, Delaware
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Cybersecurity Operations
Technical Program Management
$128k - $214k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Engineer - Cloud Security
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Lead Engineer - Cloud Security
Target
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
Cloud & DevOps
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Cloud Engineering
Technical Program Management
DevOps
$132k - $238k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead Principal Physical Security Engineer
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Lead Principal Physical Security Engineer
Oracle
Texas
Health & Safety (EHS & OHS)
Specialized Engineering
Security & Protective Services
Engineering (Non-Software)
Security Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lead ServiceNow Security and Data Protection Engineer
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Lead ServiceNow Security and Data Protection Engineer
CVS Health
Rhode Island
Cybersecurity
Compliance & Legal
Technical Product & Program Management
Security Engineering
Compliance & Risk
Technical Program Management
$130k - $261k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Tips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Lead Security Engineer

Map your credentials to EB-2 or EB-3

An advanced degree in computer science, information security, or a related field typically supports EB-2 eligibility. If you hold a bachelor's degree, documenting five years of progressive Lead Security Engineer experience can satisfy the EB-2 advanced-degree equivalent standard.

Find sponsors through Migrate Mate

Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history in security engineering. Prioritizing companies that have completed PERM filings for similar roles shortens your timeline and reduces uncertainty about whether a prospective employer will sponsor.

Request a prevailing wage determination early

Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before the PERM recruitment test begins. For Lead Security Engineer roles, wage levels vary significantly by metro area, so confirming the Level III or IV wage upfront prevents offer renegotiation mid-process.

Verify your occupation code with O*NET

PERM filings for Lead Security Engineer positions use a specific Standard Occupational Classification code that determines the job requirements DOL will scrutinize. Cross-check the job description against the O*NET profile to confirm duties and minimum requirements align before your employer drafts the PERM application.

Secure your priority date before switching employers

If your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a comparable Lead Security Engineer role without restarting the green card process. Confirm the new role falls in the same or similar occupational category before accepting an offer.

Account for per-country backlogs in your offer timeline

Nationals of India and China face priority-date backlogs in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories that can extend the adjustment-of-status stage substantially. Raise the backlog timeline with your employer during offer negotiations so both sides align on realistic permanent-residence expectations.

Green Card Lead Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions

How does EB-2 versus EB-3 sponsorship work for a Lead Security Engineer?

EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree or if you hold a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience in security engineering. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree and skilled workers with at least two years of experience. Both categories require PERM labor certification filed with DOL, an I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS, and then adjustment of status or consular processing. The category your employer files under affects both the PERM minimum requirements and the priority-date queue you enter.

How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?

H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring an employer-filed petition and, for most applicants, lottery selection. Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence with no renewal cycle. PERM requires the employer to conduct a formal DOL-supervised recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, a step that has no equivalent in the H-1B process. Processing also involves sequential stages and, for nationals of high-demand countries, potential priority-date backlogs.

Where can I find Lead Security Engineer jobs with green card sponsorship?

Migrate Mate lists employers with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history, searchable by role and location. Focusing your search on companies that have completed PERM filings for security engineering positions is a faster path than approaching employers without that track record and persuading them to start the process from scratch.

What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a Lead Security Engineer?

PERM requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment campaign using DOL-mandated methods, document that no qualified U.S. workers applied and were rejected for unlawful reasons, and then file the ETA Form 9089 with DOL. For a Lead Security Engineer role, the job requirements stated in the PERM must reflect what the position genuinely requires, since USCIS scrutinizes whether minimum requirements are unduly restrictive.

Can I change employers after my green card sponsorship is underway?

Once your I-485 adjustment-of-status application has been pending for at least 180 days and your I-140 was approved, AC21 portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupational category without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's petition, which matters significantly if you're in a backlogged country.