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Systems Security Engineer roles qualify for green card sponsorship under EB-2 for advanced-degree professionals and EB-3 for skilled candidates with a bachelor's degree. Employers file PERM labor certification with DOL before sponsoring you permanently, and cybersecurity demand means many large tech, defense, and financial firms run active PERM pipelines for this specialty.
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Get Access To All JobsINTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with experience in system software security to join the Data Center Systems Software team. In this role, you will focus on securing NVIDIA’s Data Center Systems. NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering security features required for the success of NVIDIA’s Data Center business.
- Engaging with NVIDIA teams and partners to drive implementation and deployment of security features and systems.
- Designing, implementing, and delivering innovations to secure AI Data Center systems with focus on Root of Trust (RoT) for boot, attestation, recovery, Out-of-Band management, debug, and overall security firmware development.
- Designing and developing optimized security solutions using and following industry standards such as OpenBMC, UEFI, TCG DICE, SPDM, PLDM, Redfish, NIST SP800-193 and CNSA2.0.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of meaningful software and firmware security engineering experience.
- Excellent comprehension of security fundamentals.
- Experience with software development and lifecycle standards, e.g. threat modeling, unit testing, incident response, code audit, CI/CD etc.
- Experience in python, scripting and system programming.
- Background with modern server architectures.
- Effective written and verbal communication regardless of audience or issue complexity.
- Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others to accomplish complex goals.
- Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise servers from definition to customer deployment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- In-depth familiarity with data center server architecture. In-depth understanding of the different deployment models for GPUs (e.g., HPC, AI cluster, single- or multi-GPU servers).
- Experience in Data Center modern networking architectures. Contribution to industry open-source security initiatives or standards. Experience in Data Center firmware and software management architecture.
- In-depth understanding of the Post-Quantum Cryptography transition. Experience in Linux and application security.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 15, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
INTRODUCTION
NVIDIA is searching for a highly motivated, creative engineer with experience in system software security to join the Data Center Systems Software team. In this role, you will focus on securing NVIDIA’s Data Center Systems. NVIDIA is leading the way in groundbreaking developments in Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing and Visualization. The GPU, our invention, serves as the visual cortex of modern computers and is at the heart of our products and services.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What You’ll Be Doing
- Delivering security features required for the success of NVIDIA’s Data Center business.
- Engaging with NVIDIA teams and partners to drive implementation and deployment of security features and systems.
- Designing, implementing, and delivering innovations to secure AI Data Center systems with focus on Root of Trust (RoT) for boot, attestation, recovery, Out-of-Band management, debug, and overall security firmware development.
- Designing and developing optimized security solutions using and following industry standards such as OpenBMC, UEFI, TCG DICE, SPDM, PLDM, Redfish, NIST SP800-193 and CNSA2.0.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- BS or MS degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related degree (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of meaningful software and firmware security engineering experience.
- Excellent comprehension of security fundamentals.
- Experience with software development and lifecycle standards, e.g. threat modeling, unit testing, incident response, code audit, CI/CD etc.
- Experience in python, scripting and system programming.
- Background with modern server architectures.
- Effective written and verbal communication regardless of audience or issue complexity.
- Ability to work collaboratively and remotely with others to accomplish complex goals.
- Solid experience of end-to-end delivery of high-end enterprise servers from definition to customer deployment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ways To Stand Out From The Crowd
- In-depth familiarity with data center server architecture. In-depth understanding of the different deployment models for GPUs (e.g., HPC, AI cluster, single- or multi-GPU servers).
- Experience in Data Center modern networking architectures. Contribution to industry open-source security initiatives or standards. Experience in Data Center firmware and software management architecture.
- In-depth understanding of the Post-Quantum Cryptography transition. Experience in Linux and application security.
Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 152,000 USD - 241,500 USD for Level 3, and 184,000 USD - 287,500 USD for Level 4. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Applications for this job will be accepted at least until April 15, 2026. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
NVIDIA is committed to fostering a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Systems Security Engineer
Document your security clearance credentials early
If you hold an active U.S. security clearance, get written documentation of its level and scope before applying. Clearance-eligible candidates move faster through PERM-sponsoring roles in defense contracting and federal agencies, where employers face stricter labor market tests.
Target employers with active PERM filings
Search the DOL's OFLC Wage Search database to identify companies that have filed PERM applications for Systems Security Engineer positions. Defense contractors, financial institutions, and cloud infrastructure firms file repeatedly, signaling an established sponsorship process rather than a one-off hire.
Align your job description to DOL wage categories
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your level. Review the O*NET occupation profile for Systems Security Engineer and confirm which Level I through IV wage tier your experience matches before negotiating your offer with the sponsoring employer.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a strong specialized credential, push your employer to file under EB-2, which avoids the longer PERM labor test for professional roles. EB-3 works for bachelor's-level hires but adds a separate priority date queue.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Run a targeted search on Migrate Mate to surface Systems Security Engineer roles at employers with documented green card sponsorship history. This cuts research time and surfaces PERM-active companies in cybersecurity, cloud, and government contracting sectors.
Negotiate filing timeline before accepting your offer
Ask your prospective employer when they plan to start the PERM process after your start date. Many employers wait six to twelve months before filing. Confirming the timeline upfront protects you from indefinite delays after you've already changed status or relocated.
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Find Systems Security Engineer JobsSystems Security Engineer Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Systems Security Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role requirements. EB-2 covers positions that require a master's degree or a bachelor's plus five years of progressive experience in information security. EB-3 covers roles filled by candidates with a four-year degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field. Your employer decides which category to file under based on the actual job requirements, not just your personal credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is a temporary work visa with a three-year initial term and an annual lottery cap. PERM is the first stage of permanent residency, with no annual cap at the employer-petition level. The PERM process requires DOL to certify that no qualified U.S. worker is available before your employer can file an I-140 immigrant petition. Total timelines run two to four years depending on your country of birth and priority date backlog, but the outcome is a green card rather than a temporary status.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor green cards for Systems Security Engineers?
Defense contractors, federal consulting firms, cloud platform providers, and large financial institutions file PERM applications for this role category most consistently. These employers have in-house immigration counsel and repeat PERM pipelines. You can verify employer filing history using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search database, which shows certified PERM applications by employer name and job title. Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for Systems Security Engineer roles at employers with active green card sponsorship records.
What happens to my green card case if I change employers mid-process?
If you change employers before your I-140 is approved, the PERM labor certification is tied to the original employer and cannot transfer. After your I-140 is approved and your priority date has been pending for 180 days or more, federal portability rules allow you to transfer the case to a new employer in the same or similar occupational classification. Systems Security Engineer roles often qualify under this rule given their consistent SOC code alignment across defense, finance, and technology employers.
How long does the PERM process typically take for a Systems Security Engineer?
DOL analyst review for PERM applications currently averages several months to over a year depending on whether your case is selected for audit. After certification, your employer files an I-140 with USCIS, which takes several additional months under standard processing. If your country of birth is subject to a priority date backlog, the adjustment of status stage can extend the total timeline significantly. Check the USCIS visa bulletin monthly to track your priority date movement.
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