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Security Operations Engineer roles qualify for employment-based green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3, depending on your degree and experience level. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before petitioning USCIS, permanently sponsoring you rather than renewing temporary status. Priority dates and per-country backlogs vary, so starting early matters.
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2026-10-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT112: CVC - CLEVELAND, OH 9800 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH, 44125 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
The Cleveland branch of Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Repair Supervisor to oversee the repair of equipment as well as employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects. This role covers the greater Cleveland area.
On a typical day you will:
- Lead the performance of field operations for all elevator repair and testing
- Meet project deadlines and all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
- Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
- Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
- Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients and others in contact with the job
- Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
What you will need to be successful:
- 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry highly preferred
- 5+ years in the elevator field, a trade certificate, and/or a University Degree in Engineering
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
- Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
- Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
- Strong leadership skills and goal-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
What’s In it For Me / Benefits
You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Apply today to join us and build what’s next!
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
Date Posted:
2026-10-29
Country:
United States of America
Location:
OT112: CVC - CLEVELAND, OH 9800 Rockside Road, Valley View, OH, 44125 USA
Would you like to join a truly international, talent driven company that values Safety, Ethics, Quality, Innovation and Employee Opportunity?
The Cleveland branch of Otis Elevator Company is searching for a highly motivated Repair Supervisor to oversee the repair of equipment as well as employee selection, training and safety for all assigned projects. This role covers the greater Cleveland area.
On a typical day you will:
- Lead the performance of field operations for all elevator repair and testing
- Meet project deadlines and all financial performance targets including profit and working capital
- Conduct field education training ensuring that we create and maintain a safe working environment
- Perform field safety audits, jobsite inspections, and develop site safety/logistics plans
- Coordinate all material deliveries and issuing purchase orders
- Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with co-workers, field employees, clients and others in contact with the job
- Forecast and schedule labor resources ensuring successful project completion, maintaining customer quality assurance, and improving efficiencies
- Accurately analyze situations and assist in developing contingencies for estimates
What you will need to be successful:
- 5+ years of elevator industry experience or experience leading field level associates/technicians in a similar industry highly preferred
- 5+ years in the elevator field, a trade certificate, and/or a University Degree in Engineering
- Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and dynamic environment
- Candidate must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively develop expectations and relationships with internal and external customers
- Needs to be self-motivated and able to manage many simultaneous projects and responsibilities
- Successful candidate should be very comfortable in a technical environment utilizing Microsoft based computer software
- Strong leadership skills and goal-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
What’s In it For Me / Benefits
You will receive a long-term employment contract with the world market leader in a crisis-proof industry.
Benefits:
- 401(k) plan that includes generous company match and a separate automatic retirement contribution
- Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage for colleagues and their eligible dependents, beginning on their first day of employment
- Three weeks paid vacation and paid company holidays
- Paid sick leave - Employee assistance and wellness incentive programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Voluntary benefits, such as legal, pet, home, and auto insurance
- Birth/adoption and parental leave benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Peer recognition and service anniversary awards, as well as spot performance bonus opportunities
The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may change in the future. Pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
Apply today to join us and build what’s next!
If you live in a city, chances are we will give you a lift or play a role in keeping you moving every day.
Otis is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.
You may recognize our products in some of the world’s most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.
When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You’ll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you’ll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge.
We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.
Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis.
Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!
Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at careers@otis.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Operations Engineer
Document your SOC code alignment early
Security Operations Engineer roles typically map to SOC 15-1212 under DOL's classification system. Confirming your job duties match this code before applications go out prevents PERM audit delays caused by occupational misclassification.
Verify your degree meets EB-2 criteria
EB-2 requires a U.S. master's degree or foreign equivalent in a relevant field like computer science or cybersecurity. Get a credential evaluation completed before targeting EB-2-sponsoring employers so you can confirm eligibility in early conversations.
Target employers already running PERM filings
Many security teams sponsor roles but only after internal approval processes that take months. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers with active green card sponsorship history in security and engineering, cutting your search time significantly.
Ask about PERM filing timelines during offers
Negotiate the PERM start date as part of your offer discussions. Employers often default to waiting six to twelve months post-hire before filing; getting a commitment in writing from HR sets a concrete sponsorship timeline.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting job titles
Your offered salary must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your location and job title. Run your role through the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing any offer to confirm compliance and avoid PERM denial on wage grounds.
Account for per-country backlog in your planning
EB-3 has no annual cap on petitions, but nationals from India and China face priority date backlogs stretching years. Check the USCIS visa bulletin regularly and factor your country of birth into how urgently you need to start the sponsorship process.
Green Card Security Operations Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Security Operations Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories are available depending on your credentials. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or if you hold a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in security operations, network defense, or a related specialty. EB-3 covers roles requiring a bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience. Your employer's job description and DOL's PERM requirements determine which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status with a three-year initial period and annual cap lottery exposure. Employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to lawful permanent residency with no renewal cycle. There's no annual cap on PERM filings themselves, though per-country priority date backlogs can delay the final green card for nationals from backlogged countries. The process takes longer overall but results in permanent authorization.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for security roles?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification, certifying that no qualified U.S. worker was available for the role. They must conduct a supervised recruitment process beforehand, including job postings, internal notices, and documented review of applicants. Security Operations Engineer roles often face audit scrutiny because cybersecurity is a high-demand field, so thorough documentation from your employer is critical.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor Security Operations Engineer green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Security Operations Engineer roles filtered by employment-based green card sponsorship history. Many employers sponsor visas but don't advertise PERM sponsorship in job postings, so filtering by actual sponsorship data rather than job description language saves significant time and avoids offers that won't lead to permanent residency.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed?
Changing employers before your I-140 petition is approved restarts the PERM process from the beginning with the new employer. After your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current or nearly current, portability rules under AC21 may let you transfer the underlying petition to a new employer in a same or similar occupational classification, which security engineering roles often qualify for.