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Network Security Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Roles demanding specialized skills in threat detection, firewall architecture, or compliance frameworks are well-suited to this pathway, making green card sponsorship a realistic goal for foreign professionals in this field.
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Job Title: Lead Network Security Specialist Infrastructure
Location: Rochester, NY
Salary Range: $106,000 - $132,500
Schedule: On Site, Office, 5 days
Job Summary
Serves as senior technical advisor responsible for implementing enterprise network security solutions using current and emerging technologies. Leads the engineering, installation, maintenance and administration of technical aspects for the OSG Infrastructure team supporting Critical Infrastructure. Responsible for translating business requirements into secure network solutions or process designs.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide timely responses to all incidents, tasks and requests assigned to meet Service Level Agreements.
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Work with internal clients, suppliers/contractors, project teams and other technical staff to identify, design and support technical solutions.
-
Design, plan and implement changes to the environment for improvements or projects.
-
Provide maintenance of infrastructure technologies following the change management process.
-
Lead the technical implementation plans in support of infrastructure technologies.
-
Leads others to solve problems.
-
Leads contractors to deliver services to projects and or operational duties as needed.
-
Leads functional teams or projects as assigned.
-
Lead the evaluation, selection, and testing of hardware and software products.
-
Maintain regulatory compliance under NERC/CIP guidelines.
-
Maintain high quality security controls surrounding the critical SCADA systems.
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Perform/coordinate special assignments from OSG Infrastructure Management.
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Provide 24x7 on call support.
-
Provide professional and technical mentoring for team members.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience Required:
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AS Technical Related Degree with 12+ years’ technical experience, or BS Technical Related Degree with 8+ years’ technical experience; or MS Technical Related Degree with 5+ years’ technical experience.
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Position requires a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working with infrastructure solutions in an enterprise environment.
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Position requires professional experience with more than one of the following areas: Data Center Operations, Disaster Recover/Business Continuity Planning & Execution, Security & Compliance Management, Infrastructure Operational Policies & Procedures, and/or Technical Project Coordination.
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Position requires Operational experience in an Enterprise Environment configuring and maintaining Cisco Routers/Switches/Firewalls such as Cisco Nexus 9K, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco ASR Routers, Cisco 4K Routers, Cisco ISE, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA.
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Position requires Operational experience in an Enterprise Environment configuring and maintaining Next generation firewalls such as Checkpoint and Palo Alto.
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Skills/ Abilities:
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Expert within network infrastructure, operations & network security.
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Proficient in professional standards and trends within area of expertise.
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Proficient in deploying Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA firewalls along with implementing VPN’s.
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Knowledge of multiple security technologies, to include network security, NAC, Micro segmentation, network security architecture.
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Implementing security technologies such as SAML and PKI Infrastructure.
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Network Access Control systems in a large enterprise.
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Experience with authentication systems such as RADIUS, TACACS+, SSO, LDAP.
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Experience planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures.
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Experience with architecting in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
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SD-WAN and other tunneling/encryption transport technologies.
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Network Security Automation and DevOps.
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Strong Routing and Switching experience (BGP, OSPF, VPC, VXLAN, vain traffic engineering, Multicast, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with packet capture software such as Wireshark, WinDump, tcpdump, etc.
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Experience with installing and configuring Citrix Netscalers in an Enterprise High Availability environment.
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Experience with installing and configuring Cisco ISE in a distributed deployment with multiple personas.
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Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.
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Experience working in a regulated environment.
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NERC/CIP experience a plus.
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Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (Formerly DCNM).
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Experience using Solarwinds Orion platform suite of tools.
Competencies
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Growth & Continuous Improvement
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Initiative & Change
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Focused on Results
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Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
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Communication
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Collaboration
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Leadership (people managers/leaders)
What We Offer:
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Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
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Generous performance‑based bonuses
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12% 401(k) match
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Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
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Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date:
November-27-2026
Position Information
Job Title: Lead Network Security Specialist Infrastructure
Location: Rochester, NY
Salary Range: $106,000 - $132,500
Schedule: On Site, Office, 5 days
Job Summary
Serves as senior technical advisor responsible for implementing enterprise network security solutions using current and emerging technologies. Leads the engineering, installation, maintenance and administration of technical aspects for the OSG Infrastructure team supporting Critical Infrastructure. Responsible for translating business requirements into secure network solutions or process designs.
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide timely responses to all incidents, tasks and requests assigned to meet Service Level Agreements.
-
Work with internal clients, suppliers/contractors, project teams and other technical staff to identify, design and support technical solutions.
-
Design, plan and implement changes to the environment for improvements or projects.
-
Provide maintenance of infrastructure technologies following the change management process.
-
Lead the technical implementation plans in support of infrastructure technologies.
-
Leads others to solve problems.
-
Leads contractors to deliver services to projects and or operational duties as needed.
-
Leads functional teams or projects as assigned.
-
Lead the evaluation, selection, and testing of hardware and software products.
-
Maintain regulatory compliance under NERC/CIP guidelines.
-
Maintain high quality security controls surrounding the critical SCADA systems.
-
Perform/coordinate special assignments from OSG Infrastructure Management.
-
Provide 24x7 on call support.
-
Provide professional and technical mentoring for team members.
Required Qualifications
Education and Experience Required:
-
AS Technical Related Degree with 12+ years’ technical experience, or BS Technical Related Degree with 8+ years’ technical experience; or MS Technical Related Degree with 5+ years’ technical experience.
-
Position requires a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience working with infrastructure solutions in an enterprise environment.
-
Position requires professional experience with more than one of the following areas: Data Center Operations, Disaster Recover/Business Continuity Planning & Execution, Security & Compliance Management, Infrastructure Operational Policies & Procedures, and/or Technical Project Coordination.
-
Position requires Operational experience in an Enterprise Environment configuring and maintaining Cisco Routers/Switches/Firewalls such as Cisco Nexus 9K, Cisco Catalyst, Cisco ASR Routers, Cisco 4K Routers, Cisco ISE, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA.
-
Position requires Operational experience in an Enterprise Environment configuring and maintaining Next generation firewalls such as Checkpoint and Palo Alto.
-
Skills/ Abilities:
-
Expert within network infrastructure, operations & network security.
-
Proficient in professional standards and trends within area of expertise.
-
Proficient in deploying Checkpoint, Palo Alto, Cisco ASA firewalls along with implementing VPN’s.
-
Knowledge of multiple security technologies, to include network security, NAC, Micro segmentation, network security architecture.
-
Implementing security technologies such as SAML and PKI Infrastructure.
-
Network Access Control systems in a large enterprise.
-
Experience with authentication systems such as RADIUS, TACACS+, SSO, LDAP.
-
Experience planning, researching, and developing security policies, standards, and procedures.
-
Experience with architecting in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, and GCP).
-
SD-WAN and other tunneling/encryption transport technologies.
-
Network Security Automation and DevOps.
-
Strong Routing and Switching experience (BGP, OSPF, VPC, VXLAN, vain traffic engineering, Multicast, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
-
Experience with packet capture software such as Wireshark, WinDump, tcpdump, etc.
-
Experience with installing and configuring Citrix Netscalers in an Enterprise High Availability environment.
-
Experience with installing and configuring Cisco ISE in a distributed deployment with multiple personas.
-
Experience with Zero Trust Architecture.
-
Experience working in a regulated environment.
-
NERC/CIP experience a plus.
-
Experience with Cisco Nexus Dashboard Fabric Controller (Formerly DCNM).
-
Experience using Solarwinds Orion platform suite of tools.
Competencies
-
Growth & Continuous Improvement
-
Initiative & Change
-
Focused on Results
-
Customer Centric (internal and/or external)
-
Communication
-
Collaboration
-
Leadership (people managers/leaders)
What We Offer:
-
Competitive benefits and growth opportunities
-
Generous performance‑based bonuses
-
12% 401(k) match
-
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
-
Tuition reimbursement
-
Professional development and clear career‑advancement pathways
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country.
At Avangrid we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com.
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Power.
Avangrid employees may also be assigned a NERC Reliability Standards compliance role supporting Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) and/or Operations and Planning (O&P) responsibilities. This is applicable to employees that will work in electric transmission, operations, and cyber security business areas in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within Avangrid Network and Corporate business areas. NERC Reliability Standards compliance roles and responsibilities may include additional access protections, training, audit engagement, and required evidence retention, and will be communicated by the employee’s management.
Job Posting End Date:
November-27-2026
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Network Security Specialist
Translate your certifications into PERM language
PERM job requirements must match your actual credentials exactly. Before applying, map your CISSP, CISM, or CEH certifications to the specific duties listed in job postings so your employer can write a compliant PERM description around your qualifications.
Target employers with dedicated immigration infrastructure
Defense contractors, financial institutions, and healthcare networks regularly sponsor Network Security Specialists because of compliance mandates like CMMC and HIPAA. These employers already have legal teams handling PERM filings and are less likely to stall mid-process.
Search for green card sponsoring roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history for security roles. Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have sponsored foreign professionals in network security, cutting out the guesswork of cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with PERM.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your role and location before PERM can proceed. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for Network Security Specialist roles in your target city so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Ask about PERM timing before accepting an offer
PERM labor certification and I-140 approval can take two or more years before you reach adjustment of status. Ask the employer whether they'll file concurrently with an H-1B visa extension or whether you'll need a separate status bridge to stay authorized throughout the process.
Use O*NET to align your job description with EB-2 requirements
The O*NET profile for Network Security Specialists lists the specialized knowledge and skill requirements USCIS expects to see in an EB-2 petition. Verify your job duties and degree requirements match before your employer drafts the PERM application to reduce the risk of a Request for Evidence.
Green Card Network Security Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Network Security Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Network Security Specialist positions qualify for EB-2 because they typically require at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, information security, or a related field, plus specialized skills that meet the specialty occupation standard. Roles with less formal degree requirements may fall under EB-3 as skilled workers. Your employer's attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the actual job duties and minimum requirements in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work authorization. Unlike the H-1B, the EB-2 and EB-3 categories have no annual lottery, so your petition won't be rejected by random selection. The tradeoff is time: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take two to five years for most nationalities, compared to an H-1B approval that can come within months. For professionals from India or China, the EB-3 priority date backlog extends the timeline significantly.
What makes finding a sponsoring employer harder for security roles specifically?
Many Network Security Specialist positions require U.S. security clearances, which foreign nationals cannot hold, limiting the pool of sponsoring employers to those with unclassified or commercial security roles. Additionally, the PERM process requires employers to conduct a good-faith U.S. labor market test first, and roles with highly competitive candidate pools may be harder to certify. Targeting employers in regulated industries like finance, healthcare, or cloud infrastructure, where the demand consistently outpaces domestic supply, improves your chances.
How can I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for network security jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Network Security Specialist roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This approach is more efficient than applying broadly, because you're targeting companies that have already completed the PERM process for similar roles and are familiar with the legal and administrative requirements involved.
What documentation should I prepare before a PERM-sponsored job application?
Gather certified transcripts, your degree credentials with any foreign equivalency evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and documentation of professional certifications like CISSP, Security+, or CISM. You'll also need employment verification letters for any experience your employer plans to list as a minimum requirement in the PERM job description. USCIS and DOL both scrutinize whether your actual background matches the stated job requirements, so inconsistencies between your resume and the PERM filing can trigger a denial or audit.