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Security Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled workers with a bachelor's degree. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring, documenting that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role.
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Site Security Manager - DEERS/RAPIDS
Job Description
Strategic Resources, Inc. (SRI) is an international, ISO 9001/20000/27001 Certified, CMMI Level 3 Rated full-service provider with more than 38 years’ experience in the Federal, military, and commercial marketplaces. SRI is seeking customer-oriented Verifying Official ID Card Operations in support of the United States Army military, retirees, their families, and Department of the Army civilians.
Overview:
Responsible for accountability, control, verification and issuance of military identification cards and Common Access Cards (CAC) for active-duty military, Reserve and National Guard members, military retirees, family members and dependents, and other eligible recipients.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Performs all roles of the Verifying Official, plus installs new hardware components, runs, and reviews audit reports, and manages users, security, cardstock, and consumables.
- Controls and issues identification tags and Geneva Convention Cards to military members, deploying civilian employees and other eligible recipients.
- Screens Soldiers, family members and dependents for purpose of visit.
- Briefs Soldiers and family members on policies and procedures.
- Maintains the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and the Real-Time Automated Identification System (RAPIDS).
- Performs all ID Card and CAC issuance related tasks including research and review of source documents, verification of eligibility, and discussion of entitlements as defined in AFI 36-3026(I) and the RAPIDS Training Guide.
- Issues memorandums of authorization for use of Commissary and Post Exchange to eligible customers, as well as Government ID Cards (DA Form 1602) to eligible Government employees.
- Performs routine maintenance on computers and printers, i.e., changes ribbons, adds toner and developer, cleans printers, etc.
- Revises and prints correspondence in the proper format under applicable regulations and guidelines and prepares weekly and monthly reports of work and work activities.
- Counts and records all turned in cardstock and returns them to the Defense Manpower organization in accordance with security guidelines. Performs RAPIDS security overrides for document and fingerprint support. Mentors, guides, and trains Verifying Officials. Reports daily attendance of staff to chain of command for accountability. Maintains keys for building access as well as keys for all sensitive ID supplies.
Required Qualifications:
- At least one year of experience in a site lead in a customer service environment, preferably in a Human Resources related position.
- The ability to work at an accelerated pace.
- Obtain a favorable criminal background check and security investigation.
- US Citizen.
- Proficient in English, both written and oral.
- Proven customer service skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, plus Adobe Acrobat 6.0 and Internet Explorer 7 or above.
- Proficient in the use of basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, fax machines, scanners.
- Must successfully complete RAPIDS certification within seven business days after being hired.
- Type 25 words per minute.
- Previous CAC or similar Government contract employment experience is a plus.
- Familiarity with the military is desirable.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work schedule: Hour of operation vary by location, but most locations are open from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm local time, Monday through Friday.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. SRI does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Engineer
Frame your credentials around PERM requirements
Your resume and credential documents should reflect the minimum requirements a PERM job description will state. Misalignment between your degree field and the posted role is one of the most common reasons EB-2 cases stall at the labor certification stage.
Target employers with active EB-3 filing history
Security engineering roles routinely qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker positions. Search DOL PERM disclosure data to identify employers who have filed for this occupation before, which signals an established sponsorship workflow rather than a first-time process.
Search verified sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Security Engineer openings by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. Targeting employers who've already navigated PERM for similar roles means you're not educating a hiring team on the process from scratch.
Verify your role clears specialty occupation standards
Check the O*NET profile for Security Engineer to confirm the occupation is classified as requiring a bachelor's degree or higher. USCIS uses this classification when evaluating whether your role qualifies as a specialty occupation for EB-2 purposes.
Ask employers about their PERM timeline early
PERM labor certification alone takes six to eighteen months before the I-140 petition is even filed. Asking a prospective employer which law firm or vendor handles their PERM filings tells you whether they have an operational process or are starting from zero.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
DOL assigns one of four wage levels when certifying a PERM application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for Security Engineer in your work location so you can negotiate an offer that will pass DOL review without triggering a wage deficiency.
Green Card Security Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Security Engineer positions typically qualify under EB-2 when the employer requires a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five or more years of specialized experience. EB-3 covers roles where a bachelor's degree is the stated minimum. Your sponsoring employer defines the job requirements in the PERM application, and the category follows from those requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Security Engineer?
H-1B visa is a temporary status requiring renewal every three years with no guarantee of extension, and it's subject to an annual lottery for most applicants. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The process takes longer upfront, but the outcome is permanent authorization to work and live in the United States.
How long does the green card sponsorship process take for Security Engineers?
From the start of PERM recruitment to receiving a green card, most Security Engineer candidates should plan for two to four years if born outside high-backlog countries like India or China. PERM certification takes six to eighteen months, I-140 adjudication adds several months, and adjustment of status processing adds more time on top. Priority date backlogs can extend this significantly for some nationalities.
Where can I find Security Engineer jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Security Engineer openings by employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you're only applying to companies that have actually filed PERM applications for similar roles. This avoids wasting time on job descriptions that mention sponsorship as a vague possibility without any track record behind it.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on H-1B status?
Yes, and doing so is standard practice. PERM can be filed while you're working in the U.S. on H-1B. Filing early matters because your priority date is set when USCIS receives the I-140 petition, not when PERM is approved. The sooner that date is established, the sooner your place in line is locked for adjustment of status.