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Security Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, cybersecurity, or a related field. Employers file a PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring your permanent residency, making direct employer sponsorship the central step in your path.
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At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Position Summary:
Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and in the right context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to the resources across increasingly heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements.
What you can expect in Identity & Access Management:
In today’s highly connected world, managing and securing the identity of users is essential to the safety and success of our workforce. The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team works within Global Information Services (GIS) and in close participation with all other LOB teams as well as second and third line of defense partners. This role is highly visible and requires frequent interaction with senior management and key stakeholders.
Are you passionate about the latest IT technologies and thrive in a fast-paced international environment? In a typical day, you may work with other team members on the book of work, operational concerns, or risk items. You will help overcome obstacles and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders across the bank to ensure timely and effective delivery. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with passionate competent people, experts in their field. We thrive on being challenged and everything we do is anchored in managing risk for the bank.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain RACF security profiles for users, groups, datasets and general resources.
- Implement, review, and update RACF rules to align with security policies and compliance requirements.
- Analyze and troubleshoot security incidents and access issues, including 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis.
- Provide support during mainframe upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery tests.
- Develop and maintain process and procedural documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process automation or improvement and design/develop/deploy solutions.
- Work closely with internal/external audit and compliance teams to ensure adherence to IAM standards.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in mainframe security administration/engineering in a RACF environment
- 3+ years of relevant IAM experience
- Working knowledge of the z/OS mainframe environment
- Experience with:
- Add-on security managers (zSecure/Vanguard)
- TSO/ISPF
- JCL, CARLa, and/or REXX
- USS Security
- Utilizing AI for process improvement/automation
- Excel
- ServiceNow
Desired Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and partners in a fast-paced/high-volume environment.
This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of seven days from the date it was posted.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Position Summary:
Global Information Security (GIS) is responsible for protecting bank information systems, confidential and proprietary data, and customer information. GIS develops the bank’s Information Security strategy and policy, manages the Information Security program, identifies and addresses vulnerabilities and operates a global security operations center that monitors, detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents. Within GIS, Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a security discipline that enables the right individuals to access the right resources at the right times and in the right context. IAM addresses the mission-critical need to ensure appropriate access to the resources across increasingly heterogeneous technology environments, and to meet increasingly rigorous compliance requirements.
What you can expect in Identity & Access Management:
In today’s highly connected world, managing and securing the identity of users is essential to the safety and success of our workforce. The Identity & Access Management (IAM) team works within Global Information Services (GIS) and in close participation with all other LOB teams as well as second and third line of defense partners. This role is highly visible and requires frequent interaction with senior management and key stakeholders.
Are you passionate about the latest IT technologies and thrive in a fast-paced international environment? In a typical day, you may work with other team members on the book of work, operational concerns, or risk items. You will help overcome obstacles and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders across the bank to ensure timely and effective delivery. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with passionate competent people, experts in their field. We thrive on being challenged and everything we do is anchored in managing risk for the bank.
Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain RACF security profiles for users, groups, datasets and general resources.
- Implement, review, and update RACF rules to align with security policies and compliance requirements.
- Analyze and troubleshoot security incidents and access issues, including 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis.
- Provide support during mainframe upgrades, migrations, and disaster recovery tests.
- Develop and maintain process and procedural documentation.
- Identify opportunities for process automation or improvement and design/develop/deploy solutions.
- Work closely with internal/external audit and compliance teams to ensure adherence to IAM standards.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in mainframe security administration/engineering in a RACF environment
- 3+ years of relevant IAM experience
- Working knowledge of the z/OS mainframe environment
- Experience with:
- Add-on security managers (zSecure/Vanguard)
- TSO/ISPF
- JCL, CARLa, and/or REXX
- USS Security
- Utilizing AI for process improvement/automation
- Excel
- ServiceNow
Desired Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with other team members and partners in a fast-paced/high-volume environment.
This job will be open and accepting applications for a minimum of seven days from the date it was posted.
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)
Hours Per Week:
40
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Security Specialist
Document your specialized security credentials early
Compile certifications like CISSP, CPP, or Security+ alongside your degree transcripts before applying. PERM requires your employer to verify you meet the minimum job requirements, so organized credential documentation speeds up the labor certification filing.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications under security-related SOC codes. Employers who have completed the process before are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship midway when unexpected DOL audit requests arrive.
Find green-card-sponsoring roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Security Specialist jobs by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Searching by role and sponsorship intent cuts the time spent on employers unlikely to navigate the PERM process for a security hire.
Clarify whether the role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
EB-2 requires the position to genuinely demand an advanced degree or its equivalent. Many Security Specialist postings list a bachelor's as sufficient, placing them under EB-3. Confirming this with your prospective employer before the offer stage prevents category mismatches at the I-140 filing step.
Negotiate PERM sponsorship terms before accepting an offer
Ask explicitly whether the employer will cover PERM labor certification and I-140 filing costs and who pays if you leave within two years. USCIS permits employers to seek repayment of some costs, so getting written clarity protects you before the process begins.
Understand how background investigation clearances affect your PERM timeline
Security Specialist roles in federal contracting or critical infrastructure often require clearance adjudications that run parallel to PERM. DOL's recruitment audit window and clearance timelines can overlap, so align both tracks with your employer's HR team to avoid delays at the labor certification stage.
Green Card Security Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Security Specialist roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Security Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 because the role commonly requires a bachelor's degree rather than an advanced degree. However, if the position genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, information assurance, or a related field, your employer can pursue EB-2 instead. The actual job duties and minimum requirements stated in the PERM application determine the category, not the job title alone.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Security Specialist?
Green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent and not subject to the H-1B visa annual lottery. The PERM labor certification process takes longer upfront, often 12 to 24 months before USCIS even adjudicates the I-140, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal. There's no cap on EB-3 petition filings, which removes the lottery uncertainty that makes H-1B sponsorship unpredictable for many foreign professionals.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Security Specialist role?
Your employer files an ETA Form 9089 with DOL after completing a regulated recruitment campaign to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. DOL reviews the application, which can take six months or longer if selected for an audit. Once certified, your employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. You can only begin adjustment of status or consular processing after your priority date becomes current on the Visa Bulletin.
How can I find Security Specialist jobs where employers are willing to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Security Specialist roles filtered by employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. Many employers are open to green card sponsorship but don't advertise it explicitly in job postings, so filtering by verified sponsorship activity gives you a far more targeted list than generic job searches.
Can a security clearance requirement complicate my green card sponsorship as a foreign national?
Yes, roles requiring a U.S. government security clearance can create a significant conflict for foreign nationals because clearance adjudication typically requires U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency. If the position requires a clearance before you hold a green card, the employer may need to sponsor you into a non-clearance-required role first, then transition you after you receive permanent residency. Confirm the clearance requirements with your employer before the PERM process begins.