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Security Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently ties your authorization to a U.S. employer rather than a temporary visa. Employers document that no qualified U.S. worker is available before filing your I-140 petition, making your job offer the foundation of the entire sponsorship case.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
- Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
- Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
POSITION TITLE
Data Security Analyst
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond VA or Lynchburg VA
YOUR ROLE
Ensuring the protection of sensitive enterprise data is critical to safeguarding our customers, employees, and business operations. As a Data Security Analyst, you will support the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of data security controls across the organization. In this role, you will assist in protecting data across cloud, endpoint, and on-premises environments, while supporting initiatives such as data loss prevention (DLP), data classification, encryption, and data governance. You will partner with teams across IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance to help strengthen the organization’s data security posture.
This position provides an opportunity to develop foundational cybersecurity skills while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise data security tools, processes, and frameworks.
What you will be doing
- Support implementation of enterprise data classification and labeling standards
- Assist with identification and inventory of sensitive data across systems
- Help enforce data handling, retention, and protection policies
- Partner with data owners and business stakeholders to improve data governance practices
- Assist with execution and monitoring of data security controls aligned to regulatory requirements and internal frameworks
- Support audit and assessment activities through documentation and evidence collection
- Support administration and tuning of data security tools
- Assist in improving alert fidelity and reducing false positives
- Contribute to reporting and dashboards for data security metrics
- Support automation and process improvement efforts where applicable
- Stay informed on emerging data security threats and trends (e.g., insider risk, data leakage)
- Participate in team knowledge-sharing and training initiatives
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in data protection processes
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science
- Foundational understanding of:
o Information security principles (CIA triad, least privilege, defense-in-depth)
o Data protection concepts (classification, encryption, DLP)
* Basic knowledge of enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, or networking concepts)
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care—and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day.
We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism.
Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:
- Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
- Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
- Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
- Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other.
POSITION TITLE
Data Security Analyst
POSITION LOCATION
Richmond VA or Lynchburg VA
YOUR ROLE
Ensuring the protection of sensitive enterprise data is critical to safeguarding our customers, employees, and business operations. As a Data Security Analyst, you will support the implementation, monitoring, and enforcement of data security controls across the organization. In this role, you will assist in protecting data across cloud, endpoint, and on-premises environments, while supporting initiatives such as data loss prevention (DLP), data classification, encryption, and data governance. You will partner with teams across IT, Security, Risk, and Compliance to help strengthen the organization’s data security posture.
This position provides an opportunity to develop foundational cybersecurity skills while gaining hands-on experience with enterprise data security tools, processes, and frameworks.
What you will be doing
- Support implementation of enterprise data classification and labeling standards
- Assist with identification and inventory of sensitive data across systems
- Help enforce data handling, retention, and protection policies
- Partner with data owners and business stakeholders to improve data governance practices
- Assist with execution and monitoring of data security controls aligned to regulatory requirements and internal frameworks
- Support audit and assessment activities through documentation and evidence collection
- Support administration and tuning of data security tools
- Assist in improving alert fidelity and reducing false positives
- Contribute to reporting and dashboards for data security metrics
- Support automation and process improvement efforts where applicable
- Stay informed on emerging data security threats and trends (e.g., insider risk, data leakage)
- Participate in team knowledge-sharing and training initiatives
- Contribute to ongoing improvements in data protection processes
What you bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science
- Foundational understanding of:
o Information security principles (CIA triad, least privilege, defense-in-depth)
o Data protection concepts (classification, encryption, DLP)
* Basic knowledge of enterprise IT environments (cloud, endpoint, or networking concepts)
* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
Employee Benefits & Well-Being
Genworth employees make a difference in people’s lives every day. We’re committed to making a difference in our employees’ lives.
- Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
- Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
- Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
- Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
- Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
- Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Analyst
Document your cybersecurity credentials before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job's stated requirements. Gather degree transcripts, certifications like CISSP or CompTIA Security+, and employment letters that map your experience directly to the Security Analyst role description.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to identify companies that have previously filed PERM applications for Security Analyst positions. Past filings signal an established sponsorship workflow, which reduces delays caused by employers learning the process from scratch.
Distinguish EB-2 and EB-3 eligibility before negotiating
If your role requires a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive experience, EB-2 may apply. EB-3 covers standard skilled-worker positions. Clarify which category your offer fits before the employer files, since misclassification forces a restart.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers by role
Search for Security Analyst positions on Migrate Mate to find employers already sponsoring green cards for this job title. Applying directly to those employers skips the negotiation over whether sponsorship is possible and focuses your effort where PERM is already a known process.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before your offer letter
DOL sets four wage levels for Security Analyst roles based on experience and supervision. Your offer must meet or exceed the certified prevailing wage for your location. Look up the current rate using the OFLC Wage Search before accepting any offer to avoid a wage-based PERM denial.
Ask about I-140 concurrent filing during negotiations
Some employers file the I-140 petition simultaneously with PERM approval, shortening your overall timeline. For candidates from countries with long EB-3 backlogs, an earlier priority date matters significantly. Confirm your employer's approach before signing your offer.
Green Card Security Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Analyst role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Security Analyst positions can qualify under either EB-2 or EB-3 depending on how the employer defines the role. EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or the equivalent in specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree or two years of training. Your employer's job description, not your personal credentials alone, determines the category.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Security Analysts?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with a two-year initial period, subject to annual lottery selection and cap limits. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and approval leads to permanent residency rather than renewable status. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification alone typically takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition is even filed.
How long does the full green card process take for a Security Analyst?
The PERM labor certification stage currently averages around six to twelve months at DOL, though supervised recruitment steps can extend this. After PERM approval, the employer files Form I-140 with USCIS, which adds several additional months. If your priority date is current under the Visa Bulletin, you can then file for adjustment of status. Candidates from countries with high demand, such as India or China, face longer waits due to per-country limits at the final step.
Where can I find Security Analyst jobs that already sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Security Analyst positions where employers have an active green card sponsorship history. Filtering by role and sponsorship type upfront means you're not spending time applying to employers who haven't navigated PERM before, which is one of the most common reasons sponsorship offers fall through during the hiring process.
Can my employer use the O*NET job classification to support my PERM application?
O*NET occupation profiles are a standard reference DOL uses to assess whether a Security Analyst role meets specialty occupation and skilled-worker criteria. Your employer's attorney will typically align the PERM job description with the O*NET classification for Information Security Analysts to support the filing. Deviations from the standard classification need additional documentation explaining the specialized requirements of the specific position.