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Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Employers in finance, defense contracting, and cloud infrastructure regularly sponsor this role. Start your search with sponsorship in mind from day one.
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At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
M - F
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Cybersecurity Administrator oversees and safeguards the organization's digital infrastructure from various cyber threats. The administrator is responsible for the management and operation of cybersecurity systems, including antivirus software/EDR, intrusion detection systems, DLP, SOC/SIEM and other related security technologies. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the protection of sensitive medical and personal data, in compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA in support of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This position entails conducting regular risk assessments, managing responses to cybersecurity incidents, enforcing security policies, and providing staff training on cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of technical expertise, experience in cybersecurity (preferably within healthcare), and strong communication skills.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required. Applicable work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
LICENSE
N/A
CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year IT cybersecurity experience required. Healthcare IT experience preferred.
Experience programming or scripting preferred. Must have knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, VPN, LAN/WAN topologies, and Wireless technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), technologies, and best practices a plus.
REPORTS TO:
Cybersecurity Manager
SUPERVISES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
INTRODUCTION
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
M - F
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Cybersecurity Administrator oversees and safeguards the organization's digital infrastructure from various cyber threats. The administrator is responsible for the management and operation of cybersecurity systems, including antivirus software/EDR, intrusion detection systems, DLP, SOC/SIEM and other related security technologies. A key aspect of the role is ensuring the protection of sensitive medical and personal data, in compliance with healthcare regulations such as HIPAA in support of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This position entails conducting regular risk assessments, managing responses to cybersecurity incidents, enforcing security policies, and providing staff training on cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate should possess a blend of technical expertise, experience in cybersecurity (preferably within healthcare), and strong communication skills.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or related field required. Applicable work experience may be accepted in lieu of formal education.
LICENSE
N/A
CERTIFICATIONS
N/A
Experience
A minimum of one (1) year IT cybersecurity experience required. Healthcare IT experience preferred.
Experience programming or scripting preferred. Must have knowledge of TCP/IP, Routing, VPN, LAN/WAN topologies, and Wireless technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001), technologies, and best practices a plus.
REPORTS TO:
Cybersecurity Manager
SUPERVISES:
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
MENTAL DEMANDS
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
SPECIAL DEMANDS
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent in computer science, information security, or a related field. If your degree is a three-year bachelor's, get a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency before applying, as USCIS scrutinizes this for advanced-degree petitions.
Target employers with cleared PERM histories
Federal contractors and regulated financial institutions file PERM applications frequently for principal-level cybersecurity roles. Search DOL's OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 15-1212 to identify employers who have sponsored this exact title in the past three years.
Verify the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
PERM requires your offered salary to meet DOL prevailing wage at Level III or IV for a principal-level role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to confirm your metro area's wage before you negotiate, so the employer's LCA reflects a defensible figure.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter by Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles with active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This cuts research time significantly and surfaces employers whose PERM filings confirm they're willing to sponsor foreign professionals at this seniority level.
Negotiate PERM filing timing into your offer
Employers sometimes delay PERM initiation by 12 to 18 months after your start date. Ask in writing when the company plans to begin labor certification, and confirm whether the role is covered by a blanket PERM strategy or requires individual filing.
Prepare for the PERM recruitment documentation requirement
Your employer must run a compliant recruitment campaign showing no qualified U.S. worker applied. For a principal cybersecurity role, this typically includes job postings, mandatory DOL-required ads, and sometimes campus recruitment. Gaps in that record are a common audit trigger.
Green Card Principal Cybersecurity Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Principal Cybersecurity Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories can apply. EB-2 is available if the position requires a master's degree or its equivalent in information security, computer science, or a related field. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Employers file under whichever category matches the job's minimum educational requirements, not the candidate's highest degree.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is temporary, subject to an annual lottery, and requires renewal every three years. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual numerical cap at the EB-3 level for most nationalities, and the I-140 approval locks in your priority date permanently. For candidates from India or China, EB-2 and EB-3 backlogs can be lengthy, but the path leads to permanent residency rather than an indefinitely renewable temporary status.
Which industries sponsor Principal Cybersecurity Engineers most often?
Federal contractors, defense primes, financial services firms, and large cloud infrastructure companies are the most consistent sponsors. These sectors face regulatory mandates around data protection and security clearance requirements that make retaining specialized foreign professionals a business necessity, which gives green card sponsorship a clearer internal justification for hiring managers.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for this role?
Migrate Mate aggregates employer-level PERM and I-140 filing data so you can search specifically for Principal Cybersecurity Engineer roles with documented green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than filtering general job boards by visa status, where employer disclosures are inconsistent or absent.
What slows down PERM approval for a senior cybersecurity role?
Audit risk increases when job requirements are highly specific, such as a particular security clearance level, a named certification like CISSP or CISM, or experience with a proprietary platform. DOL may question whether requirements are genuinely tied to the job or designed to exclude U.S. applicants. Your employer's immigration counsel should document business necessity for each requirement before the labor certification is filed.