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Security Consultant roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to document U.S. worker availability before filing your I-140 petition. Candidates with advanced degrees in cybersecurity or information systems are strong EB-2 candidates, while professionals with relevant bachelor's degrees and experience qualify under EB-3.
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The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
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Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Manages large, technical information security projects, programs, and processes aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Conducts advanced threat analysis, vulnerability testing, and incident response to protect technology assets and ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
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Works to achieve operational targets with major impact on the information security department or job area results and contributes to the development of goals for area of responsibility.
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Manages large information security and privacy projects and programs aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
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Conducts and deploys advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
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Monitors system access and integrates forensic tools for attack detection, investigation, and reconstruction.
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Leads incident response efforts to effectively manage and resolve security incidents.
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Guides identity and access management, data protection, and security best practices across the enterprise.
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Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
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Integrates advanced security technologies and tools to strengthen the organization's security posture.
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Reviews and updates security policies, standards, and procedures to address emerging threats and compliance needs.
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Provides technical guidance, training, and direction to information security teams and lower-level technical professionals.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
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Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in information security.
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Advanced knowledge of data security, privacy laws, regulatory compliance, and advanced security technologies.
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Experience in threat analysis, vulnerability testing, incident response, and forensic methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
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Experience in the financial services industry.
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Advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
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Technical expertise with enterprise security architectures, risk management frameworks, and cutting-edge security technologies.
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Proven experience managing large technical projects.
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Experience with systems for automated threat intelligence sharing and using industry standard protocols.
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Strong communication and presentation skills.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
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INTRODUCTION
The position is described below. If you want to apply, click the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this page. After you click Apply Now and complete your application, you'll be invited to create a profile, which will let you see your application status and any communications. If you already have a profile with us, you can log in to check status.
Need Help?
If you have a disability and need assistance with the application, you can request a reasonable accommodation. Send an email to Accessibility (accommodation requests only; other inquiries won't receive a response).
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Language Fluency: English (Required)
Work Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Please review the following job description:
Manages large, technical information security projects, programs, and processes aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. Conducts advanced threat analysis, vulnerability testing, and incident response to protect technology assets and ensure compliance with data security and privacy regulations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
-
Works to achieve operational targets with major impact on the information security department or job area results and contributes to the development of goals for area of responsibility.
-
Manages large information security and privacy projects and programs aligned with organizational strategy and regulatory requirements.
-
Conducts and deploys advanced threat analysis, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to identify and mitigate security risks.
-
Monitors system access and integrates forensic tools for attack detection, investigation, and reconstruction.
-
Leads incident response efforts to effectively manage and resolve security incidents.
-
Guides identity and access management, data protection, and security best practices across the enterprise.
-
Collaborates with internal teams and external stakeholders to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.
-
Integrates advanced security technologies and tools to strengthen the organization's security posture.
-
Reviews and updates security policies, standards, and procedures to address emerging threats and compliance needs.
-
Provides technical guidance, training, and direction to information security teams and lower-level technical professionals.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
-
Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in information security.
-
Advanced knowledge of data security, privacy laws, regulatory compliance, and advanced security technologies.
-
Experience in threat analysis, vulnerability testing, incident response, and forensic methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in a relevant technical discipline.
-
Experience in the financial services industry.
-
Advanced professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or equivalent.
-
Technical expertise with enterprise security architectures, risk management frameworks, and cutting-edge security technologies.
-
Proven experience managing large technical projects.
-
Experience with systems for automated threat intelligence sharing and using industry standard protocols.
-
Strong communication and presentation skills.
General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.
Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.
EEO is the Law E-Verify IER Right to Work
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Consultant
Frame your credentials around PERM requirements
PERM audits scrutinize whether your degree and experience match the job description exactly. Document your cybersecurity certifications, threat analysis projects, and any specialized training in terms that align with the role as the employer will define it in the labor certification.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for security or information security roles. Firms with repeated filings have established internal processes and are less likely to back out mid-sponsorship due to cost or procedural unfamiliarity.
Distinguish EB-2 from EB-3 before your job search
If your role requires an advanced degree or you can demonstrate specialized professional credentials, EB-2 can mean a shorter priority date wait for many nationalities. Clarify with prospective employers whether they'll sponsor at the EB-2 or EB-3 level before the offer stage.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Consultant openings by employers with green card sponsorship history. This surfaces roles where PERM sponsorship is already part of the hiring framework, saving you from pursuing opportunities with employers who won't commit to the process.
Get the PERM job description locked down early
The DOL requires the PERM job description to reflect actual duties, not a generic posting. Work with your employer to ensure the description captures your specific security focus, whether that's penetration testing, risk assessment, or compliance, before they file the labor certification.
Verify the employer meets E-Verify enrollment requirements
Some green card sponsorship pathways and related visa statuses require E-Verify enrollment. Confirm your prospective employer is enrolled in E-Verify before accepting an offer, since unenrolled employers may face complications during the PERM recruitment documentation phase.
Green Card Security Consultant: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Consultant role qualify as a specialty occupation for green card sponsorship?
Security Consultant positions typically qualify under EB-2 or EB-3 because they require specialized knowledge in cybersecurity, risk management, or information systems, usually backed by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. USCIS evaluates whether the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles focused on enterprise security architecture or compliance tend to meet this threshold more cleanly than generalist IT support positions.
How does EB-3 green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Security Consultants?
The H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery, with no direct path to permanent residency built in. EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration pathway with no annual cap on petitions, though visa number availability by country of birth affects wait times. The PERM process is also employer-driven and requires a formal labor market test, making it a longer but more definitive commitment from the sponsoring employer.
How long does the PERM and I-140 process typically take for a Security Consultant?
The PERM labor certification stage currently averages several months to over a year depending on whether DOL selects the application for audit. Once PERM is certified, the employer files an I-140 petition with USCIS, which can take several additional months under standard processing. Premium processing is available for I-140 to expedite that stage. Your wait for an available visa number after I-140 approval depends on your country of birth and the EB-2 or EB-3 category.
What security-specific credentials strengthen an EB-2 green card petition?
Advanced degrees in cybersecurity, information assurance, or computer science support EB-2 eligibility. Professional certifications like CISSP, CISM, or CEH can supplement your credentials when the employer is making the case that the role requires an advanced-degree professional. USCIS does not recognize certifications alone as equivalent to a degree, but they reinforce the specialized nature of the position when documented alongside relevant work history.
How do I find Security Consultant employers who will actually commit to green card sponsorship?
The most reliable indicator is an employer's prior PERM filing history for security roles. Use Migrate Mate to search Security Consultant openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity. Firms in financial services, defense contracting, and enterprise technology tend to have established legal and HR infrastructure for PERM sponsorship and are more likely to follow through from offer to I-140 filing.