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Senior Security Operations Engineer roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process. Employers document recruitment efforts, file with DOL, then petition USCIS for permanent residency. Cybersecurity depth, incident response expertise, and security tool proficiency all strengthen your PERM sponsorship case.
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The Senior Security Operations Engineer is a highly experienced hands-on individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving core cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on technical depth, operational excellence, and consistent execution across vulnerability management, endpoint protection, incident investigation, and security process maturity.
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center - Hybrid:
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070
SCHEDULE
Full Time
This role is not a security architecture or platform‑engineering role. It focuses on hands‑on security operations, investigation, and operating established controls rather than designing or building them.
As a Security Operations Engineer, you are a key contributor to the day‑to‑day defense and reliability of our cybersecurity program. This is a hands‑on security operations role focused on monitoring, investigation, vulnerability execution, and consistent operation of established security controls.
You’ll work within defined frameworks and procedures while collaborating closely with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy operational security work, real‑world investigations, and steadily improving how security is executed every day.
What You’ll Do
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and SaaS environments to support timely detection and response.
- Participate in on‑call and escalation rotations to ensure continuous operational security coverage.
- Execute day‑to‑day vulnerability management activities, including scanning, validation, risk analysis, and remediation tracking.
- Help tune detections and operational policies to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and increase efficiency within existing security tooling.
- Support the operational implementation and monitoring of data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and data protection controls.
- Investigate and respond to data protection alerts and events, escalating as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain security operations documentation, including runbooks, procedures, and standards that enable consistent execution.
- Participate in change management processes, reviewing proposed changes to security controls for operational impact and adherence to standards.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response by providing operational feedback on tooling effectiveness, detections, and control performance.
- Support audits, assessments, and regulatory activities by producing operational evidence and providing technical input.
- Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, applying relevant insights to daily security operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role effectively.
Experience
- 3+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations or a closely related technical security role.
- Hands‑on experience supporting vulnerability management programs.
- Experience working with endpoint security platforms (AV, EDR, XDR).
- Foundational knowledge of data classification, DLP, and data protection concepts.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate risk and prioritize response actions.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate operational documentation to support incidents, audits, and internal processes.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Adaptable, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and grow technical security skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Security+, CySA+, Security X, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent certifications.
Role Expectations & Growth
- This is an individual contributor role focused on operational execution and technical development.
- Success in this role comes from reliable execution, sound judgment, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow deeper expertise in investigations, detection tuning, and vulnerability operations.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Environmental
- There are no unusual environmental factors. Work is conducted in a typical office setting with moderate noise.
This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
Job Summary
The Senior Security Operations Engineer is a highly experienced hands-on individual contributor responsible for executing and continuously improving core cybersecurity operations. This role focuses on technical depth, operational excellence, and consistent execution across vulnerability management, endpoint protection, incident investigation, and security process maturity.
Job Description
LOCATION
Mountain America Center - Hybrid:
9800 S Monroe St
Sandy, UT 84070
SCHEDULE
Full Time
This role is not a security architecture or platform‑engineering role. It focuses on hands‑on security operations, investigation, and operating established controls rather than designing or building them.
As a Security Operations Engineer, you are a key contributor to the day‑to‑day defense and reliability of our cybersecurity program. This is a hands‑on security operations role focused on monitoring, investigation, vulnerability execution, and consistent operation of established security controls.
You’ll work within defined frameworks and procedures while collaborating closely with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy operational security work, real‑world investigations, and steadily improving how security is executed every day.
What You’ll Do
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Monitor, triage, and investigate security alerts across endpoint, network, cloud, and SaaS environments to support timely detection and response.
- Participate in on‑call and escalation rotations to ensure continuous operational security coverage.
- Execute day‑to‑day vulnerability management activities, including scanning, validation, risk analysis, and remediation tracking.
- Help tune detections and operational policies to improve signal quality, reduce false positives, and increase efficiency within existing security tooling.
- Support the operational implementation and monitoring of data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), and data protection controls.
- Investigate and respond to data protection alerts and events, escalating as appropriate.
- Develop and maintain security operations documentation, including runbooks, procedures, and standards that enable consistent execution.
- Participate in change management processes, reviewing proposed changes to security controls for operational impact and adherence to standards.
- Collaborate with Cybersecurity Engineering, Architecture, and Incident Response by providing operational feedback on tooling effectiveness, detections, and control performance.
- Support audits, assessments, and regulatory activities by producing operational evidence and providing technical input.
- Stay current on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices, applying relevant insights to daily security operations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the role effectively.
Experience
- 3+ years of progressive experience in cybersecurity operations or a closely related technical security role.
- Hands‑on experience supporting vulnerability management programs.
- Experience working with endpoint security platforms (AV, EDR, XDR).
- Foundational knowledge of data classification, DLP, and data protection concepts.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to evaluate risk and prioritize response actions.
- Ability to produce clear, accurate operational documentation to support incidents, audits, and internal processes.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced operational environment.
- Adaptable, curious, and motivated to continuously learn and grow technical security skills.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Security+, CySA+, Security X, GCIH, GCED, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent certifications.
Role Expectations & Growth
- This is an individual contributor role focused on operational execution and technical development.
- Success in this role comes from reliable execution, sound judgment, and continuous improvement, with opportunities to grow deeper expertise in investigations, detection tuning, and vulnerability operations.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES / WORKING CONDITIONS
- Physical Demands
- Ability to sit, talk and hear consistently
- Ability to lift up to 10 pounds frequently and up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Environmental
- There are no unusual environmental factors. Work is conducted in a typical office setting with moderate noise.
This Job is not eligible to be performed in Colorado or Connecticut, either remotely or in-person.
Mountain America Credit Union is an EEO/AA/ADA/Veterans employer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Senior Security Operations Engineer
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job description exactly. Audit your resume against the SOC 11-9199 or 15-1299 classification before applying. Gaps between your actual background and the posted requirements can trigger DOL audit requests.
Target employers with established PERM programs
Defense contractors, financial institutions, and healthcare networks regularly sponsor Senior Security Operations Engineers because they maintain internal PERM infrastructure. Search OFLC public disclosure data to verify which employers have filed PERM applications for security operations roles in the past two years.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsorship-ready employers
Not every job posting that mentions sponsorship reflects active PERM experience. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified green card filing history for security engineering roles, so you spend your applications on companies that can actually complete the process.
Document specialized skills for EB-2 eligibility
If you hold a master's degree or have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive security operations experience, you may qualify for EB-2. Compile performance reviews, incident response records, and certifications like CISSP or GIAC to support an advanced-degree or EB-2-eligible candidate argument during filing.
Clarify prevailing wage requirements early in negotiations
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your geographic area and experience level before certifying PERM. Cross-check your offer against the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the employer is filing at the correct wage level and won't need to refile later.
Negotiate I-140 and priority date filing into your offer
PERM certification alone doesn't lock in your green card timeline. Ask employers to file the I-140 petition with USCIS promptly after PERM approval and, if budget allows, with premium processing. Your priority date is set at I-140 filing, which determines your place in the EB-2 or EB-3 queue.
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Find Senior Security Operations Engineer JobsSenior Security Operations Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Security Operations Engineer role qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3?
Yes. EB-3 covers skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor's degree, which most security operations roles require. EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or if you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive, specialized experience. The employer's job description must match the category they file under, so the requirements posted in the PERM application matter significantly.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with a three-year initial period and an annual cap subject to lottery selection. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries and leads to permanent residency. The process takes longer, typically two to four years including PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status, but the outcome is a green card rather than a renewable work visa.
How long does the PERM process take for security operations roles?
The full EB-2 or EB-3 process typically runs two to four years for applicants from countries without significant backlogs. PERM labor certification alone averages six to eighteen months with DOL depending on whether the application requires analyst review. After PERM approval, USCIS processes the I-140 petition, followed by adjustment of status or consular processing depending on visa availability and your current status.
What documentation strengthens a PERM application for this role?
Your employer must demonstrate that no qualified U.S. worker applied for the position during the recruitment window. On your side, transcripts confirming your degree field, employment verification letters showing progressive security operations responsibility, and technical certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or GIAC specializations help establish that you meet the specific requirements posted in the PERM job description.
Where can I find employers actively sponsoring green cards for security operations jobs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Senior Security Operations Engineer positions at companies with verified PERM filing history. Many job postings mention visa sponsorship without specifying whether the employer has experience completing the full PERM and I-140 process for security roles. Filtering by actual green card filing activity gives you a more accurate picture of which employers can realistically see the sponsorship through to approval.
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